{"id":4943,"date":"2022-04-18T03:15:34","date_gmt":"2022-04-18T03:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-did-my-dogs-eye-turn-blue\/"},"modified":"2022-04-19T09:03:27","modified_gmt":"2022-04-19T09:03:27","slug":"why-did-my-dogs-eye-turn-blue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-did-my-dogs-eye-turn-blue\/","title":{"rendered":"Why did my dog\u2019s eye turn blue?"},"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\/why-did-my-dogs-eye-turn-blue\/#Why_did_my_dogs_eye_turn_blue\" title=\"Why did my dog\u2019s eye turn blue?\">Why did my dog\u2019s eye turn blue?<\/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\/why-did-my-dogs-eye-turn-blue\/#What_would_cause_a_dogs_eye_to_turn_blue\" title=\"What would cause a dog\u2019s eye to turn blue?\">What would cause a dog\u2019s eye to turn blue?<\/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\/why-did-my-dogs-eye-turn-blue\/#Does_a_blue_eye_mean_a_dog_is_blind\" title=\"Does a blue eye mean a dog is blind?\">Does a blue eye mean a dog is blind?<\/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\/why-did-my-dogs-eye-turn-blue\/#How_can_you_tell_if_your_dog_is_going_blind\" title=\"How can you tell if your dog is going blind?\">How can you tell if your dog is going blind?<\/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\/why-did-my-dogs-eye-turn-blue\/#How_long_does_a_dog_eye_injury_take_to_heal\" title=\"How long does a dog eye injury take to heal?\">How long does a dog eye injury take to heal?<\/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\/why-did-my-dogs-eye-turn-blue\/#How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_eye_infection_at_home\" title=\"How can I treat my dog\u2019s eye infection at home?\">How can I treat my dog\u2019s eye infection at home?<\/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\/why-did-my-dogs-eye-turn-blue\/#Do_dogs_with_blue_eyes_have_sight_problems\" title=\"Do dogs with blue eyes have sight problems?\">Do dogs with blue eyes have sight problems?<\/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\/why-did-my-dogs-eye-turn-blue\/#Do_dogs_with_blue_eyes_have_problems\" title=\"Do dogs with blue eyes have problems?\">Do dogs with blue eyes have problems?<\/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\/why-did-my-dogs-eye-turn-blue\/#Do_blue_eyed_dogs_have_problems\" title=\"Do blue eyed dogs have problems?\">Do blue eyed dogs have problems?<\/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\/why-did-my-dogs-eye-turn-blue\/#What_breed_of_dog_goes_blind\" title=\"What breed of dog goes blind?\">What breed of dog goes 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\/why-did-my-dogs-eye-turn-blue\/#Is_it_cruel_to_keep_a_blind_dog_alive\" title=\"Is it cruel to keep a blind dog alive?\">Is it cruel to keep a blind dog alive?<\/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\/why-did-my-dogs-eye-turn-blue\/#Can_a_dogs_eyesight_be_restored\" title=\"Can a dog\u2019s eyesight be restored?\">Can a dog\u2019s eyesight be restored?<\/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\/why-did-my-dogs-eye-turn-blue\/#Can_a_dog_eye_injury_heal_on_its_own\" title=\"Can a dog eye injury heal on its own?\">Can a dog eye injury heal on its own?<\/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\/why-did-my-dogs-eye-turn-blue\/#When_should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for_eye_injury\" title=\"When should I take my dog to the vet for eye injury?\">When should I take my dog to the vet for eye injury?<\/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\/why-did-my-dogs-eye-turn-blue\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dogs_eye_injury_is_serious\" title=\"How do I know if my dogs eye injury is serious?\">How do I know if my dogs eye injury is serious?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_my_dogs_eye_turn_blue\"><\/span>Why did my dog\u2019s eye turn blue?<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);\">There are three reasons that could cause a dog\u2019s eyes to turn blue; lenticular sclerosis, cataracts, and glaucoma.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-would-cause-a-dog-s-eye-to-turn-blue\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_would_cause_a_dogs_eye_to_turn_blue\"><\/span>What would cause a dog\u2019s eye to turn blue?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lenticular sclerosis or nuclear sclerosis is the medical term for a bluish transparent haze that develops in the lens of the eye in middle-aged to senior dogs. This is considered a normal change in the lens associated with aging, and is observed as a cloudiness or bluish discoloration on the pupil.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-a-blue-eye-mean-a-dog-is-blind\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_blue_eye_mean_a_dog_is_blind\"><\/span>Does a blue eye mean a dog is blind?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In some dog breeds, blue eyes can be an indicator of possible vision defects. However, they do not necessarily mean a blue-eyed dog will eventually go blind. While Siberian Huskies and other breeds normally have blue eyes, in other breeds this eye color occurs when two merle-colored dogs produce offspring.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-you-tell-if-your-dog-is-going-blind\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_your_dog_is_going_blind\"><\/span>How can you tell if your dog is going blind?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs that your dog is losing his eyesight can be quite obvious. He might bump into walls or furniture or have trouble locating his food or toys. He might stop making eye contact with you. The signs can also be subtler, such as being reluctant to jump on or off the couch, a new level of anxiety, or becoming clingy.<\/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\/kT69xJ30EMc\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-a-dog-eye-injury-take-to-heal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_dog_eye_injury_take_to_heal\"><\/span>How long does a dog eye injury take to heal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Corneal abrasions generally heal within three to five days. Medication is used to prevent bacterial infections (ophthalmic antibiotic drops or ointment) and to relieve spasm and pain (ophthalmic atropine drops or ointment).<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-treat-my-dog-s-eye-infection-at\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_eye_infection_at_home\"><\/span>How can I treat my dog\u2019s eye infection at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Home remedies such as non-medicated sterile saline rinses can flush the eye but are only a short-term solution if your dog already has an infection. Saline rinses are a good idea if you\u2019re seeing just a little clear discharge and a little redness.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-with-blue-eyes-have-sight-problems\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_with_blue_eyes_have_sight_problems\"><\/span>Do dogs with blue eyes have sight problems?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blue eyes does not indicate that your dog will eventually go blind, deaf, or have any other genetic defects. Variation in pigmentation in the iris can occur for varying reasons, and doesn\u2019t necessarily point to health concerns.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-with-blue-eyes-have-problems\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_with_blue_eyes_have_problems\"><\/span>Do dogs with blue eyes have problems?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Genetically, blue eyes are typically no indication of health issues; however, dogs with genetically blue eyes have been linked to having hearing impairments, according to Washington State University.<\/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\/cvUmGQR1KzA\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-blue-eyed-dogs-have-problems\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_blue_eyed_dogs_have_problems\"><\/span>Do blue eyed dogs have problems?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blue eyes or partially blue eyes can occur in any color dog. Eye defects caused by the merle gene are due to having two copies of the merle gene. Cataracts and distichiasis are the most common eye diseases in Aussies.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-breed-of-dog-goes-blind\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_of_dog_goes_blind\"><\/span>What breed of dog goes blind?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dachshunds, miniature schnauzers, and mutts are at higher-than-average risk for the disease as well, according to research reported on by PetMD. Cataracts, meanwhile, are more common in miniature poodles, cocker spaniels, miniature schnauzers, golden retrievers, Boston terriers, and Siberian huskies.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-cruel-to-keep-a-blind-dog-alive\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_keep_a_blind_dog_alive\"><\/span>Is it cruel to keep a blind dog alive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is not necessarily cruel to keep a blind dog alive. Most vets say dogs cope well if they go blind or are born blind. Owners in the main also say that dogs adapt well to losing their eyesight and continue to live a full, happy lives once they are used to being blind.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-dog-s-eyesight-be-restored\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dogs_eyesight_be_restored\"><\/span>Can a dog\u2019s eyesight be restored?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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. In the past six weeks, two dogs have been successfully treated for sudden acquired retinal degeneration syndrome by a veterinary ophthalmologist.<\/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\/yG_w898ob8g\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-dog-eye-injury-heal-on-its-own\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_eye_injury_heal_on_its_own\"><\/span>Can a dog eye injury heal on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The vast majority of corneal injuries are fairly minor and respond really well to simple treatment. This usually involves a short course of antibiotic eye drops and some painkillers for a week or so.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"when-should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-for\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for_eye_injury\"><\/span>When should I take my dog to the vet for eye injury?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, if your dog\u2019s eye has a noticeable wound on or around it, perhaps accompanied by blood, it\u2019s best you get it checked out. Other symptoms of eye injuries include squinting, twitching or spasming of the eyelid, pawing at the eye area, blinking rapidly, or excessive tearing.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-eye-injury-is-serious\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dogs_eye_injury_is_serious\"><\/span>How do I know if my dogs eye injury is serious?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you see any of the following signs, rush your pet to the closest emergency veterinarian.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Extreme pain and\/or refusal to allow the area to be examined.<\/li>\n<li>Discharge, blood, or other fluids oozing from the eye.<\/li>\n<li>Changes in color in any part of the eye.<\/li>\n<li>Displacement of the eye within the socket.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why did my dog\u2019s eye turn blue?What would cause a dog\u2019s eye to turn blue?Does a blue eye mean a dog is blind?How can you tell if your dog is going blind?How long does a dog eye injury take to heal?How can I treat my dog\u2019s eye infection at home?Do dogs with&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"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":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4943"}],"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=4943"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4943\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":67018,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4943\/revisions\/67018"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4943"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4943"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4943"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}