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Anonymous
Sup /an/?

I just found out my dog has cataracts and is almost totally blind.
He still seems happy enough, he runs around and plays just like he used to, but he walks into doors and stuff sometimes.
Any suggestions on ways to make it easier for him to get around?

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>> Anonymous
Get him a seeing-eye dog..or a cane.
>> Anonymous
>>164269

Don't move furniture around, so he can memorize where the furniture is. Other than that, there's nothing much you can do.
>> Anonymous
>>164271

and maybe if you do move stuff around or get something new, do the poor thing the courtesy of padding sharp corners etc.
>> AGirlOnTheNet !VuRBSuhcsw
All you can do is make sure not to move your furniture suddenly, and don't leave things out that he can run into. Also, try to leave big open spaces for him to walk around in so he doesn't have to worry about running into stuff. If you have stairs, consider putting in a plyboard ramp or something if he has trouble getting up or down them. Otherwise, just treat him as you normally treat him ^_^
>> Anonymous
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>>164285

OP here. Thanks for the suggestions. I was kinda wondering about whether a ramp would work. There's only a few stairs but he still takes them pretty slowly. I guess I would need grip tape or some such so he wouldn't slip, and I don't know how to train him to use it.

Also, does anyone have any similar experiences to share?
>> Anonymous
>>164306
well my moms friend, back when i was like 15 or some shit... had 1 blind dog, 1 obese dog, and one was missing a leg from a car... the blind dog was mean while the obese dog would sit up next to me on the ground and the 3 legged dog hopped around... so just put him to sleep imo :-) <3
>> Guodzilla
>>164269
I'm not really sure there's anything you can do, or really need to do...A dog's number one sense organ is the nose, not the eyes. Just don't move the furniture suddenly, and make sure that there are no obstacles. Also, don't make any really sudden moves. Other than that, I dunno. A blind dog is no worse off than a person who can't smell, taste or touch...A dog who can't SMELL, though, is really in trouble.
>> Anonymous
I'm sure there's some surgeon who can fix it just like a human operation. If you don't spend the $5K for that, you're a horrible person and you're going to Hell.
>> Anonymous
hai guize
>> Anonymous
My neighbor had a dog that was about the same size as that one their and it was more or less completely blind. The dog kept going around for another four to six years almost completely blind and the only difference was that she was a little more skiddish.

The dog should be good, but I'd just be more weary about introducing small children or bulky objects into the household.
>> AnonyVet
Cataract Surgery is often noted as being one of the oldest known advanced surgeries performed. A Veterinary ophthalmologist can perform this surgery to your pet for a modest sum, barring any kind of contraindication.
>> Anonymous
>>164676

Perhaps so, but a dog old enough to have cataracts is generally old enough to be a decent risk for putting under anaesthesia - this is something I personally would avoid unless necessary.

Another tip for OP: Talk to your dog, a lot. It's how he knows he's safe and how he knows where you are - it's both comforting and useful for him. Also, if there's nobody home, consider leaving the radio on somewhere for the same reasons.
>> AnonymouS
>>164464
You're a moron!
>> Anonymous
>>164702

Morons? On MY /an/?