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When we first met Duffy he was blind from his diabetic cataracts and cowered in the corner of the exam room quiet and frightened. My dog is diabetic and has been for 1 year he is also now blind.
I would see another vet if your current vet is not willing to talk to you or show you bloodwork.
Does a diabetic dog go blind. Unfortunately a common complication of diabetes in dogs is cataracts cloudy lenses. In fact 75 of dogs develop cataracts and blindness in both eyes within 9 months of being diagnosed with diabetes. The cataracts develop very quicklysometimes overnight.
Why has my dog with diabetes gone blind. Dogs with diabetes are at increased risk of developing cataracts. Where the lens in the eye becomes cloudy and stops light entering the eye.
This is because the high sugar levels in a diabetic dogs blood can affect the structure of the lens and cause it to become opaque. This can happen rapidly or more slowly over a period of weeks and months. Diabetic dogs can live healthy lives.
Unfortunately a common complication of diabetes in dogs is cataracts cloudy lenses. In fact 75 of dogs develop cataracts and blindness in both eyes within 9 months of being diagnosed with diabetes. The cataracts develop very quicklysometimes overnight.
Studies find that three out of four dogs develop blindness from cataracts within a year of being diagnosed with diabetes. Learn how diabetes becomes so problematic for dogs. What Happens with Diabetes in Dogs.
Diabetes in dogs occurs when the body fails to produce adequate stores of insulin. Typically the body converts foods eaten by a dog into glucose. The pancreas produces the insulin necessary to.
Blindness is a frequent occurrence in diabetic dogs less frequent in diabetic cats. Hyperglycemia in dogs causes both cataracts and retinopathy either of which alone can cause blindness in a few days or weeks. Blood glucose levels as low as 250mgdL 140 mmolL can cause blindness in dogs.
Dog diabetes and blindness can be avoided if you take good care of your dog. Making sure that it gets high quality foods and has regular exercises are some of the things you can do. Always take precautions if you want your dog to stay healthy and maintain its eyesight.
You could always take it to a vet for a checkup if you notice that it shows symptoms of diabetes. With proper management of the. Diabetic dogs are more prone to other health issues and also have a 70 chance of going blind due to cataracts.
There are two types of canine diabetes. Insulin-deficient diabetes and insulin-resistant diabetes also known as known as type 1 and type 2. We would have done it but he had PRA Progressive Retinal Atrophy so he was going blind slowly over a year or two before the cataracts made it happen overnight 2 months after he was dx with diabetes.
If I hit the Mega Millions Jackpot about 200 Million tonight I will devote my time and all that money to blind dogs. They have so much love to give. Ive visited the blind dogs website and there are adoptions there.
Some dogs like people are born blind. There is no need to euthanize a dog because he will go blind get him on treatment and see how he does. If he responds to insulin treatment and feels good then go with it but if he doesnt respond and doesnt feel good then it would be best to put him down.
But most diabetic dogs start to feel a lot better once they are on regular insulin. While these issues occur sooner and more often in dogs with uncontrolled diabetes they can also eventually strike a dog with even well-controlled diabetes. In our case Walter our Pomeranian eventually succumbed to the first complication on this list kidney failure.
Diseases of the retina occur with poor diabetic control in pets and in humans and they are probably under diagnosed in diabetic pets. Historically 34 of all diabetic dogs get cataracts within a year of diabetes diagnosis and you cant see the retina through an opaque lens. Duffy is an 11 year old Irish terrier who was rescued by the May family when he was young.
When we first met Duffy he was blind from his diabetic cataracts and cowered in the corner of the exam room quiet and frightened. The YouTube video demonstrates his remarkable transformation once his. In fact diabetic dogs can go to sleep fully sighted and wake up blind.
It may not always happen that fast but it can. The one complication of diabetes in dogs that cannot be prevented is. Glaucoma Very painful increased pressure of the fluids in the eye that damages the optic nerve and retina.
Cataracts Painless cloudiness of the eye lens that produces partial or complete blindness. Diabetes One in 10 dogs is diabetic and 75 of them end up blind. Usually dogs dont go blind that quickly from cataracts from Diabetes.
I wouldnt put her down yet. I would see another vet if your current vet is not willing to talk to you or show you bloodwork. I dont think the insulin would cause blindness.
What other questions do you have. Ask Your Own Dog Veterinary Question. Customer reply replied 1 year ago.
What do you think about taking her off the. Without treatment dogs might develop diabetes-related conditions including blindness and likely will die from the disease. Canine Diabetes Mellitus Canine diabetes mellitus occurs when a dogs pancreas no longer produces sufficient insulin a hormone necessary for glucose regulation or his body no longer uses it effectively.
Most diabetic dogs will develop cataracts and go blind. This web page is arranged as an FAQ to assist the owners of diabetic dogs in knowing what to expect and in. My dog is diabetic and has been for 1 year he is also now blind.
Are you sure the diabetis is under control. May be his bloodsugar level is way to low. Have you had urine test done lately.
I found our dog got on better when he has 2 injections per day rather than 1. He gets 20 units in morning - 20 at tea time allways after food. Here are some common causes of blindness in dogs.
Infections or Inflammation viral bacterial fungal Cataracts can be caused by diabetes mellitus toxins genetics or other diseases.