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A client has a 4 month old pup just diagnosed(by reg. vet) to have Juvenile cataracts. He has an appointment with an opthamologists next week. If it is confirmed, what are his options with the pups eyes if he decides to keep her. He REALLY likes her. The breeder WILL honoe the guarantee.
Surgery-how much $ approx.
Eye drops to remove them-do they REALLY work?
 
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The opthalmologist needs to see them because they know the difference because not all cataracts are the same. There can be traumatic cataracts which will still CERF and go away. Best to wait and get an expert opinion.
 
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I personally was told to do nothing, they would not really bother the dog at all. The specialist wasn't too concerned about vision problems. I only have this one experience, so I am not an expert by no means. good luck, and let us know what the specialist has to say. Maria
 
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My Lab was diagnosed with them 8 years ago. I had him neutered and the breeder refunded the purchase price in full. I kept him since I had fallen in love with him and he sees as good today as he did then. His favorite thing to do is catch flies so he see pretty well. I would never breed him but he would have been fine for running in tests and he is a great companion.
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I've got a dog with one in one eye. She also has another issue with the eye and has a small blind spot in the eye in addition to the cataract. The opthomologist feels that she probaby has some distortion of her vision in the eye and more so in certain lighting conditions. Bright light especially. It doesn't seem to have much of an effect on her though - the biggest problem is that she can't catch a treat in her mouth when she's looking into bright light :)
 
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