Dog Blindness

**king2005** · 03-24-2009, 01:33 PM

aren't carrots suppose to be good for the eyes??
Try that as a treat... other then that I can only send good thoughts to you & the puppy

**Karen** · 03-24-2009, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by king2005

aren't carrots suppose to be good for the eyes??
Try that as a treat... other then that I can only send good thoughts to you & the puppy

That's an old wives' tale, Jess! Things with beta carotene in them are good for human eyes, but dogs are different physiologically. How awful the breeder lied, and let a pup go so soon, and she was so sick. When you have a chance, I'd report them to the authorities, keep all your vet records. Proper nutrition is key, let us know how it goes.

And do give her a snuggle for me, okay? Poor little thing!

**texanmike1** · 03-24-2009, 05:18 PM

i don't know about the carrots, but the Doctor already ruled out any vision problem .. i am mainly worrying about anything being wrong with her brain .. being away from her Mom at such an early age ..

**texanmike1** · 03-24-2009, 05:47 PM

I've reported the lady to everyone possible to hopefully have her shut down .. her name is all over this PC about doing things like this before .. this is not her first Rodeo .. shes an evil old lady as far as i'm concerned .. we have spent many nights and days hand feeding this puppy and its been hell, but having her now is like Heaven to all of us ..its actually been like raising a new baby all over again, but she is very loved here and we'll get her on the right track somehow, someway .. i just want her to see so badly .. she is truly a sweety .. just keep this baby in your prayers ..

**Karen** · 03-24-2009, 06:15 PM

Hopefully with your love and care she will be okay - and is likely better off than she would have been if she stayed, given that she was so sick. A few months from now, hopefully this will be a dim memory.

**Freedom** · 03-24-2009, 07:01 PM

Aw, how wonderful that you are committed to her! I think having the vet tell you it is an age and nutritional thing should give you some comfort for the time being.

What food are you feeding?

We would love to see photos. Bless you, and her, dear little one. Paws crossed for her development to catch up!

**MonicanHonda** · 03-24-2009, 09:44 PM

It may be a nutritional blindness. But you can never be too sure. Good nutrition may help if it hasn't been made permanent yet. But I would just continue with the good nutrition and she'll end up how she is going to be on her own. There isn't much you can do.