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the poor mut has cataracts.

[Deleted User] · 2009-03-23 20:20:43

hi all i have a yorkshire terrier ( one of the bigger ones, not a mini ) who is about 8 years old. he developed a cataract in one eye over the course of about 2 years, this eye is now completely white. bad news is i just noticed it has started is his good eye so its only a matter of time before he's blind. is there…

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hi all i have a yorkshire terrier ( one of the bigger ones, not a mini ) who is about 8 years old. he developed a cataract in one eye over the course of about 2 years, this eye is now completely white. bad news is i just noticed it has started is his good eye so its only a matter of time before he's blind. is there anything i can do medically or surgically? is this the end for poor bobby

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#2 24-03-2009 6:23pm

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They can be removed by a veterinary ophthalmologist but the sight isn't always going to come back. Has your dog been tested for diabetes because it can be a side effect of it. Give your vet a call for a consult and referral if necessary.

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