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By Staff | on November 13, 2020

Dog owners take their furry friends health very seriously. Like their human companions, dogs can experience health problems that seemingly come out of nowhere. But unlike the men and women who take care of them, dogs cannot call the doctor when something is bothering them. That responsibility rests on the shoulders of their owners.

A dogs eyes can be a window into the animals overall health. According to the pet care professionals at Memphis Veterinary Specialists & Emergency, serious conditions such as liver disease, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases can all present indicators in a dogs eyes. The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation says that dogs can experience physical and/ or behavioral problems when theyre experiencing eye trouble.

A host of factors can contribute to vision problems in dogs. Age is one such factor, but diseases such as diabetes and hereditary conditions, including progressive retinal atrophy, also can lead to visual impairment. Before dog owners can work with veterinarians to determine the cause of their furry friends vision loss, they must first learn to recognize signs of impairment. The AKC notes that some of these signs may be obvious while others are more subtle.

Bumping into walls or furniture: Thisis a clear indicator that a dog is experiencing vision problems. Dog ownerswho notice this is happening evenwhen theres nothing to obstruct theirdogs path should book a vet appointment immediately. Trouble locating food or toys: Mostdogs love to eat and drink and playwith their toys. So, a sudden inabilityto find food or water bowls or a favoritetoy could indicate the dog is havingvision problems. Reluctance to jump on or off acouch: This symptom can be less noticeable than bumping into furniture orhaving trouble finding food. Dogs that

once loved to jump on or off a couchbut now stick to the floor may be doingso due to impaired vision and the fearof not being able to see where theyrejumping. Clinginess: The AKC notes that somedogs cling to their owners as theyexperience vision loss. Aggressiveness: Dogs may begin toshow aggression as they experiencevision loss. Thats because the lossof their eyesight can make them feelvulnerable, leading some to act offensively as a defense mechanism. Physical indicators/behaviors: Dogowners should be on the lookout forred, puffy or swollen eyes. In addition, Memphis Veterinary Specialists &Emergency notes that some dogs maypaw at their face in response to visionloss.

Vision loss in dogs can be caused by many things. The first step to helping dogs overcome diminished vision is recognizing its symptoms.

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