My Buddy is blind!

[lolli94]

On Friday I noticed him run head-first into several things. I took him to the vet this evening and he is completely blind. She said it is likely hereditary,and that he has likely been blind for 3 months,but she did a few tests to make sure. I'm still waiting for the results of them. But if it is neither of the things she tested for, he is permanently blind and he is only 2 years old... I'm still in shock. Please pray for us. Thank you!

[cassiesmom]

Wow, I am not sure what to say. I am so sorry. Here is a candle for Buddy.
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...g&cid=18753639

Thinking of you,
Elyse

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm so sorry! Blind dogs can adjust very well. My neighbors dog went blind and did well getting around.

[Karen]

He'll be in our prayers, I know some spaniels are prone to this. Just keep your furniture in the same places, or lead him around if you decide to move things, and he should adjust just fine!

[lolli94]

Thank you all! Yes he does very well already...it's only if something is out of place that he runs into it. The vet called me last night and said he tested negative for diabetes and whatever the other test was...I can't remember the name, so it's probably Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), which is a hereditary problem in Springers. I'm going to talk to a specialist, but it's probably permanent, and I probably couln't afford to fix it even if it was fixable, so I guess he'll just always be blind. He is still a sweet, happy boy though

[Karen]

He is still a sweet, happy boy though

And that is what matters! Balls that make noise when they bounce, and life will be good!