MyCutie Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 One of the dogs that we are looking at on an adoption side has been blind in her left eye since birth. She had a great track career though. Are there any special considerations or concerns we should have with a partially blind dog? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindles Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Treat her like any other normal dog and you'll hardly notice she's blind. If she's been blind since birth, she's probably well adjusted to life with partial sight. Just be careful when approaching her if she's lying down with her blind side facing out. Call her name and make it very obvious (with sounds) that you're coming to her. Kudos to you for thinking about adopting her! It's really special to have a blind dog and also very easy to live with one. Quote | Rachel | Dewty, Trigger, and Charlotte | Missing Dazzle, Echo, and Julio | Learn what your greyhound's life was like before becoming part of yours!"The only thing better than the cutest kitty in the world is any dog." -Daniel Tosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 100% agree with Brindles. Her blindness in one eye will not affect her quality of life nor the love she will show you. A double kudos for thinking about adopting her! Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beautybabe Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 I'm blind in one eye myself. Just don't let her pour your coffee. No depth perception. Seriously, a creature blind in one eye from birth has made lots of adjustments. There shouldn't be any problems. You'll want to check her other eye regularly, though, for injury or disease. Best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicocat Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Just the fact that she had a great track career should assure you that she does just fine having sight with one eye. I wouldn't be concerned if I were thinking of adopting her. Quote Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyCutie Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 From the time I posted and went back to bed, Cookie's gone "adoption pending" so it looks like she's already found a home. Glad for the advice about pouring coffee though! Thanks everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 (edited) Not relevant to your situation anymore, since this pup is pending...but for anyone else who might be reading this thread, I wouldn't hesitate to adopt a partially sighted dog. Our girl Scout hasn't been blind since birth, but she lost sight in one eye due to an injury at some point and raced for over a year blind in her left eye. Here at home, she loves to do agility and has even jumped up and caught birds in the air. No problems whatsoever. The only thing I'd mention is with any visually challenged dog, I'd plan on yearly (roughly) check ups with a board certified opthamologist. Edited November 17, 2008 by KennelMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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