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Chihuahua with Cataracts?
I have a 12 year old long haired Chihuahua. During his physical a week or so ago, I asked the vet to examine his eyes because they looked foggy. He confirmed my suspicion that he had cataracts. They don't seem to affect his vision at this point. My vet says the meds that are currently on the market seem ineffective and that the surgery may be too risky for him. He has an appointment with a doggie optometrist, but I wanted to hear from someone who has been in a similar situation. What did you do? Was it effective?
Cookie- Thanks for the info! He did mention that it looked like cataracts, but he is the one that referred me to the specialist. My parents had a dog years ago that did have cataracts, and they put her on meds for it (they were drops that smelled fruity). There was no way to tell what effect they had because her eye sight got worse, but what we didn't know was that she had a tumor near her optic nerve. There was no way to know if it was the cataracts or the tumor causing the problem to get worse. My parents vet basically said don't move the furniture around, and she'll be fine. I just don't want to spend $40 a month on medicine that Dexter will hate, and it still not do him any good, you know?
Heike- I know what you mean. My vet has always been very upfront with me, and he usually tells me if something is a waste of money (which is what he said about the meds). He also didn't push for the surgery either (which could have made him a few grand). I was really just looking for advice from someone who has had the same situation.
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- MarianneLv 78 years agoFavorite Answer
I'm glad you are seeing a specialist as older dogs develop a condition called Nuclear Sclerosis that looks like cataracts but will never affect their vision.
You can't correctly diagnose cataracts without a special piece of equipment called an Electrorelinograph that most regular vets don't have in their practices.
Your vet was guessing.
- HeikeLv 68 years ago
Dogs rely a lot on their noses anyway to get around. Your dog also is elderly and has a limited number of years left. Some vets rub their hands and see dollar signs when they really know that a condition is best left alone. If your dog gets along fine then leave well alone. A great many of us have deteriorating eyesight with old age and dogs are no exception.
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