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Cataracts In Dogs: how they are cured And to what is due?

2,491 views · Published 18 August 2017 · 2:48 · Indexed 12 October 2026

Channel: Veterinary Network · 2017 · Howto & Style

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How do you know if your dog has cataracts? If you notice that the lens of the eye looks opaque and whitish and appears clumsy when moving around the house or working in the park with other dogs, it is time to have an ophthalmologic review.

Cataracts are usually hereditary and are more likely to be experienced by older dogs. If the cannula does not undergo surgery, they can lead to total loss of vision. An early diagnosis and the application of appropriate treatment are therefore important.

The only solution to cure cataracts is surgery, because drug-based treatments are not effective. The success rate of cataract surgeries that are not serious is 95%. In any case, it is the veterinarian who must determine the treatment that the dog needs, since each case is different.

Surgeries that require anesthesia always involve some risk to the patient's health, but the percentage of complications in the case of cataract surgery, such as the possibility of not recovering the vision, is 5%.

Origin of cataracts in dogs.

This ophthalmological condition usually occurs in older dogs (senile cataract), from approximately eight years of age. This is because the center of the lens loses elasticity with age and is more compact or rigid. The loss of vision caused by cataracts is because they prevent light from reaching the retina. If the cataract is very large, it can cause total blindness in the dog.

Although the loss of vision is not total, the quality of life of the animal decreases significantly. It loses confidence in its movements, so the dog acquires a more sedentary lifestyle, which is a risk factor for diseases such as obesity.

Canine eye health, detect symptoms on time.

Healthy eyes are important for the dog to develop his day to day without difficulties. Therefore, specific attention and care must be given. Faced with symptoms such as excessive tearing, oozing, or photophobia (intolerance to light), we must go to the vet to perform an ophthalmologic review.

Any disease can affect vision as well as external causes such as a blow to the eye), so it is advisable to detect the symptoms on time.

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Cataracts In Dogs: how they are cured And to what is due?

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