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Old 09-07-2006, 10:50 PM   #1
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Question Doggie Cataracts

Here lately I've noticed that my oldest dogs eyes have started to have a cloudy look to them. I'm pretty sure that it's cataracts developing. Anyone know how they treat cataracts in dogs? Can I get him some drops to keep them from progressing, or do they just remove the cataracts once they become so bad... like they do in humans?
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Although dogs do get cataracts, not all clouding of the lenses is due to cataracts. There is a normal aging change called lenticular sclerosis which is very different from a cataract. Have your vet examine your dog to determine the difference. If it is a cataract, there are no drops to treat them. The only treatment is surgery which is performed by a veterinary ophthalmologist. If your vet determines that your dog has a cataract and you want to pursue treatment, have her/him refer you to an ophthalmologist.
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