My four year old mongrel terrier, from Dogs Trust, has been losing his sight over the past 12-18 months. Initial vet checks found nothing, after he walked off the side of a bridge he was diagnosed with Progressive Retinal Atrophy.
He does not look blind or mostly behave blind, I have read as much as I can about managing blind dogs, but it is mostly aimed at older dogs with cataracts or blind from birth, there is little on progressive deterioration in an active young adult.
I have him on and off lead on his familiar walks, depending on constant risk assessing, eg he now is used to riding on my mobility scooter over that bridge and past potential hazards like picnickers. I have bought him a Caution going Blind bandana but am not confident about the future.
Does anyone have experience to share please?
He does not look blind or mostly behave blind, I have read as much as I can about managing blind dogs, but it is mostly aimed at older dogs with cataracts or blind from birth, there is little on progressive deterioration in an active young adult.
I have him on and off lead on his familiar walks, depending on constant risk assessing, eg he now is used to riding on my mobility scooter over that bridge and past potential hazards like picnickers. I have bought him a Caution going Blind bandana but am not confident about the future.
Does anyone have experience to share please?