I'm so sorry Lucy had to have her eye removed. I doubt that the cataract was the only reason. While it can be expensive, the cataracts can be removed and sight restored in most cases.

My dog Bear had both eyes removed. Bear had cataracts for about two years. He had his eyes removed because he wasn't a good candidate for cataract removal and he developed other problems that caused him pain. (Glaucoma and ulcers on the eyeball.)

Dogs compensate very well by using their noses and other senses.

I hope Lucy does as well as Bear did after his surgery. Prayers and good wisshes are on the way to her.

Mary