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sinkingfeeling

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6. As a person who cared for a blind dog for several years, I will

Reply to cilla4progress (Original post)

Thu Apr 20, 2023, 05:40 PM

Apr 2023

tell you that you will be more distressed than your dog. My girl quickly learned her way through the house and yard, went up and down 17 stairs, and could still take walks. Teach a few basic commands like 'step' and 'stop'. Don't relocate furniture and lead the way in new situations.

I am sorry your puppy has lost his sight, but he will adjust with lots of love.

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My dog who I thought had Cushing's, instead has SARDS - similar symptoms [View all] cilla4progress Apr 2023 OP

Oh no!! I've never heard of SARDS. MontanaMama Apr 2023 #1

I am so very sorry to hear this. Sending vibes for best possible outcome. niyad Apr 2023 #2

Thank you, DU fam! cilla4progress Apr 2023 #3

Never heard of this! So sorry for doggy, but he'll cope. Dogs don't understand the concept of Karadeniz Apr 2023 #4

It's tearing my guts out rn. cilla4progress Apr 2023 #5

As a person who cared for a blind dog for several years, I will sinkingfeeling Apr 2023 #6

Thank you cilla4progress Apr 2023 #7

Sorry to hear this, but Mr.Bill Apr 2023 #8

Thanks. cilla4progress Apr 2023 #9

I'm so sorry, how upsetting for you cksmithy Apr 2023 #10

Thank you for your kind reply, cksmithy! cilla4progress Apr 2023 #11

Excerpt: IMR: Newly Identified Eye Disease In Dogs ... Donkees Apr 2023 #12

Woah! cilla4progress Apr 2023 #13

It seems that the *key* difference between these two conditions might uncover the root cause ... Donkees Apr 2023 #14