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4500180 tn?1360087130

dog gone blind

We just found out that last night our neighbours little Yorkshire terrier went blind, the vet said she may have had a big seizure in the night and wants her to go for mri scan, our neighbours are besides them selfs as she is only 2 an a bit, just wondered if anyone out there could give any help and advice. Thanks
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4500180 tn?1360087130
Hi blu hope your well, just update on little poopy, she had all scans an test done they found everything in the brain and body ok, however they did find that she had an infection at the back of her eye making her lose her sight, the good news is that she is on steroids and other medication an the miracle is that she should return her sight.... can you belive this.... she is so tiny and very strong willed so fingers crossed blu... the angels are with her!!!! Will be intouch later and I hope to tell you she got her sight back..... thankyou for your advice.... god bless xxx
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4500180 tn?1360087130
Thanks margot49 I was grateful for your post and passes the information on, they are checkin with the breeder if anything was amiss with the breed!!!! Luckily they are insured an insurance companies in England are pretty good. Thanks again xxx
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4500180 tn?1360087130
Hey blucrystal thankyou for the information you posted,  little poppy back an forth at the vet for more test, they gave her antibiotics and a steroid injection she also going for scan to see if any damage to brain, lucky for them that they are insured and in England the insurance companies are pretty good!!!! It breaks my heart to see this as we lost our boy gilly in February this year our hearts are broken for ever!!!! An to see little poppy going through this is heartbreaking!  But lets hope there is no underline problems and that she can live a near to normal life god bless her! Her parents adore her and she is well and truly loved!!!! I passed on your information which they greatly appreciated so thankyou again! Will keep you posted!!!! Kind regards xxx
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1040373 tn?1273687488
She might look into "halo for paws" - I've heard some good things about these contraptions.
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974371 tn?1424653129
Blu gave you some great advice.
I assume blood work was done and nothing showed up?  The only way to possibly determine the cause would be to do more testing, that would be the owner!s decision and if they can assume the expense.  They may want to consult a canine Opthamologist.
If it were me, I would be contacting the breeder to see if there are any problems in the lines bred, if they knew or would be honest.
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1696489 tn?1370821974
I worked for a vet 8 years.  I took care of blind dogs, too.  They are sweet, in my opinion, and just need to be led so they don't bump into things.  They love being petted and (for small dogs) held/carried.  These dogs tend to walk with nose to ground, using their sense of smell to make up for being blind.  They need their food and water kept in the same place, always.  And don't move furniture around for her to bump into. She will develop a mental map of her home and eventually get around without bumping into things.  Keep her away from stairs!  Always softly call her name before petting her if she is sleeping, so she is not startled by the sudden contact.  You can even lay some of your unwashed clothing around the house in places she can go, so she associates your scent with safe places.  Squirt diluted vinegar in no-no places (dogs don't like the smell of vinegar).  Dilute it alot.  Dog noses are very sensitive.  She will smell it if you cannot.  Teach her new commands: 'stop' 'stay' 'follow me' ... commands that will be useful in her blind world.  She may 'talk' more, wanting to know where her parents are if she feels lost, and just talk back to her to let her know you are there.  She will need to be crated with food water and a bed (with your scent) when not being supervised.  She will still enjoy treats, and may even play tug-of war with a rope, or chase something that makes noise.  Blind dogs can live a very happy and full life, just like people can.  Blessings - Blu
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