{"id":4794,"date":"2022-09-15T03:15:22","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T03:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-well-do-blind-dogs-do\/"},"modified":"2022-09-16T09:57:01","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T09:57:01","slug":"how-well-do-blind-dogs-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-well-do-blind-dogs-do\/","title":{"rendered":"How well do blind dogs do?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-well-do-blind-dogs-do\/#How_well_do_blind_dogs_do\" title=\"How well do blind dogs do?\">How well do blind dogs do?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-well-do-blind-dogs-do\/#Is_it_cruel_to_keep_a_blind_dog\" title=\"Is it cruel to keep a blind dog?\">Is it cruel to keep a blind dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-well-do-blind-dogs-do\/#What_do_you_do_with_a_blind_dog\" title=\"What do you do with a blind dog?\">What do you do with a blind dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-well-do-blind-dogs-do\/#Can_a_blind_dog_see_again\" title=\"Can a blind dog see again?\">Can a blind dog see again?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-well-do-blind-dogs-do\/#Can_blind_dogs_be_left_alone\" title=\"Can blind dogs be left alone?\">Can blind dogs be left alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-well-do-blind-dogs-do\/#Are_Blind_dogs_happy\" title=\"Are Blind dogs happy?\">Are Blind dogs happy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-well-do-blind-dogs-do\/#How_do_you_comfort_a_blind_dog\" title=\"How do you comfort a blind dog?\">How do you comfort a blind dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-well-do-blind-dogs-do\/#What_should_I_buy_for_a_blind_dog\" title=\"What should I buy for a blind dog?\">What should I buy for a blind dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-well-do-blind-dogs-do\/#Why_did_my_dog_go_blind_so_fast\" title=\"Why did my dog go blind so fast?\">Why did my dog go blind so fast?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-well-do-blind-dogs-do\/#Do_dogs_get_used_to_being_blind\" title=\"Do dogs get used to being blind?\">Do dogs get used to being blind?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-well-do-blind-dogs-do\/#What_are_the_signs_of_a_dog_going_blind\" title=\"What are the signs of a dog going blind?\">What are the signs of a dog going blind?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-well-do-blind-dogs-do\/#How_can_I_reverse_my_dogs_blindness\" title=\"How can I reverse my dogs blindness?\">How can I reverse my dogs blindness?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-well-do-blind-dogs-do\/#What_dog_has_the_worst_eyesight\" title=\"What dog has the worst eyesight?\">What dog has the worst eyesight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-well-do-blind-dogs-do\/#Can_you_take_a_blind_dog_for_a_walk\" title=\"Can you take a blind dog for a walk?\">Can you take a blind dog for a walk?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-well-do-blind-dogs-do\/#How_do_you_walk_a_blind_dog\" title=\"How do you walk a blind dog?\">How do you walk a blind dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-well-do-blind-dogs-do\/#How_do_you_travel_with_a_blind_dog\" title=\"How do you travel with a blind dog?\">How do you travel with a blind dog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_well_do_blind_dogs_do\"><\/span>How well do blind dogs do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Veterinarian ophthalmologists are often asked whether a blind dog or cat can lead a happy life. The answer is an unequivocal \u201cYES!\u201d A blind dog or cat will behave remarkably normally in their own home. Animals that lose vision gradually appear to adjust better than those that lose vision rapidly.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-halos-good-for-blind-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Are Halos good for blind dogs?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-cruel-to-keep-a-blind-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_keep_a_blind_dog\"><\/span>Is it cruel to keep a blind dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog has lost its sight, you might be wondering if it\u2019s cruel to keep it alive like that. Is your dog suffering too much? The simple answer is no. Veterinarians tell us that dogs adapt very well to losing their vision.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sOS4sSodWqI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-you-do-with-a-blind-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_with_a_blind_dog\"><\/span>What do you do with a blind dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are 18 tips for helping your blind buddy navigate life at home and outdoors.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Give your dog a safe zone.<\/li>\n<li>Talk to your dog frequently.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a consistent routine.<\/li>\n<li>Let others know your dog is blind.<\/li>\n<li>Create location cues.<\/li>\n<li>Dog-proof your home.<\/li>\n<li>Always keep food and water in the same place.<\/li>\n<li>Use scents during activities.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 1 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-blind-dog-see-again\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_blind_dog_see_again\"><\/span>Can a blind dog see again?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blind Dogs Can See After New Treatment For A Sudden Onset Blinding Disease. Summary: If two dogs are any indication, veterinary researchers may have found a cure for a previously incurable disease that causes dogs to go blind suddenly.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q7Z7aaaqrBk\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-blind-dogs-be-left-alone\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_blind_dogs_be_left_alone\"><\/span>Can blind dogs be left alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Bottom Line On Your Blind Dog<\/p>\n<p>Your blind dog can safely spend time by himself. He will quickly adapt to his loss of eyesight and find new ways to map out his world. As with any big change, it will take time and patience for both of you to properly adjust.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"are-blind-dogs-happy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Blind_dogs_happy\"><\/span>Are Blind dogs happy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Veterinarian ophthalmologists are often asked whether a blind dog or cat can lead a happy life. The answer is an unequivocal \u201cYES!\u201d While there are certainly some things that they may be unable to do safely, most of the activities that are important to our pets are still possible.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-comfort-a-blind-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_comfort_a_blind_dog\"><\/span>How do you comfort a blind dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How to Help a Blind Dog Adapt<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Here are six tips from experts on how to make a few changes to enhance your vision-challenged dog\u2019s life and help him lead a normal life:<\/li>\n<li>Blind Dog-Proof Your House.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t Rearrange Your Furniture.<\/li>\n<li>Change the Way You Communicate.<\/li>\n<li>Tune In To Their Other Senses.<\/li>\n<li>Re-Train Your Dog.<\/li>\n<li>Play Games.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 2 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-should-i-buy-for-a-blind-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_buy_for_a_blind_dog\"><\/span>What should I buy for a blind dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Blind Dog Rescue Alliance recommends that you wear bells so your dog will have a clue, other than scent, of where you are. Bells work well with other animals in the house, as well. #4\u2014Give him a halo. A new product, called the Halo Vest, places a bumper between the dog and any obstacles.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gG88u8Tsx_I\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j8y146JiR2c\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-did-my-dog-go-blind-so-fast\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_my_dog_go_blind_so_fast\"><\/span>Why did my dog go blind so fast?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration (SARD), Immune-Mediated Retinal Detachment Syndrome and Diabetes Mellitus Induced Mature Cataract are common causes of blindness in dogs.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-get-used-to-being-blind\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_get_used_to_being_blind\"><\/span>Do dogs get used to being blind?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sarah Vaughn\u2019s dog, Floyd, went blind suddenly four years ago. \u201cThe first thing I tell them is that the vast majority of dogs will adapt and learn to get around,\u201d she says. \u201cThey are still going to be happy, wonderful pets, although they may go through a period of confusion and difficulty.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-signs-of-a-dog-going-blind\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_signs_of_a_dog_going_blind\"><\/span>What are the signs of a dog going blind?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs a Dog Is Going Blind<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cloudy eyes.<\/li>\n<li>White spots on the eyes.<\/li>\n<li>Bumping into things.<\/li>\n<li>Hesitation when navigating obstacles such as stairs or when in new places.<\/li>\n<li>Anxiety when in new environments.<\/li>\n<li>Avoidance of stairs.<\/li>\n<li>No longer jumping on\/off furniture.<\/li>\n<li>Redness and swelling on or around the eyes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 3 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-reverse-my-dogs-blindness\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_reverse_my_dogs_blindness\"><\/span>How can I reverse my dogs blindness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatment of Blindness in Dogs<\/p>\n<p>With some cases of blindness, such as SARDS and PRA, there is no treatment. If there is an underlying disease, such as diabetes, Cushing\u2019s Syndrome, or hypertension, that will need to be treated first. Otherwise, the only treatment may be to train your pet to live with blindness.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s4Z2Kgt8Cmo\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-dog-has-the-worst-eyesight\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_has_the_worst_eyesight\"><\/span>What dog has the worst eyesight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>7 Dog Breeds That Are Predisposed To Eye Problems. Is Yours Listed?<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>English Springer Spaniel. These happy water dogs are prone to developing eye diseases like glaucoma and cataracts.<\/li>\n<li>Siberian Huskies.<\/li>\n<li>Poodles.<\/li>\n<li>Collie breeds.<\/li>\n<li>Boston Terriers (and other short-nosed breeds)<\/li>\n<li>Great Danes.<\/li>\n<li>German Shepherds.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-take-a-blind-dog-for-a-walk\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_take_a_blind_dog_for_a_walk\"><\/span>Can you take a blind dog for a walk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Absolutely, a blind dog can do just fine once they have adapted to life without sight. Their owner plays a key role because it\u2019s important to keep to the same walks (so the dog knows the route) and guide them with verbal cues when needed.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/t1.ea.ltmcdn.com\/en\/posts\/2\/3\/0\/guide_dog_1032_3_600.webp\" alt=\"Caring for Blind Dogs\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-walk-a-blind-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_walk_a_blind_dog\"><\/span>How do you walk a blind dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rub a dog treat or put a small drop of essential oil on a dog toy before throwing it to help your pooch find it and choose an open, safe area for him to play in. Leashing the dog and walking him around will help him familiarize and navigate through the house.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-travel-with-a-blind-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_travel_with_a_blind_dog\"><\/span>How do you travel with a blind dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bringing a bed that smells like home may help your dog have a space he can easily identify as his own. If you don\u2019t have your dog\u2019s own bed with you, try placing a shirt you wore on the area where your want him to sleep. The shirt acts like a marker, especially for blind dogs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How well do blind dogs do?Is it cruel to keep a blind dog?What do you do with a blind dog?Can a blind dog see again?Can blind dogs be left alone?Are Blind dogs happy?How do you comfort a blind dog?What should I buy for a blind dog?Why did my dog go blind so&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194838,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-well-do-blind-dogs-do.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4794"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4794"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4794\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194837,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4794\/revisions\/194837"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194838"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4794"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4794"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4794"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}