2 Devils Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 I was wondering what you guys know about juvenile cataracts in dogs... My bc pup is almost 10 months old and I took her to the vets because she has a double eye infection. The vets checked her eyes (dye and all) and saw a possible cataract in her left eye. I will take her back to the vets in a few weeks to have it checked again to see if the "spot" is still there. If it is, I will then take her to a opthamologist and have it diagnosed for whatever it is... The vet was pretty sure it was a cataract but says that there is a chance it could be something that could go away... UGH!!! Why can't I just have one healthy dog... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWBC Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 I don't know as I'd wait "a couple of weeks" to have my dog's eyes checked by a specialist, especially in view of having a double eye infection and a "spot" on her left eye. A prompt second opinion by an opthamologist may mean the difference in saving the eyesight or not. I get any eye trouble/damage checked asap. JMHO WWBC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc friend Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 It could also be a corneal dystrophy - basically a calcium deposit in the iris. It usually does not affect their sight and typically does not grow larger. They are not uncommon in collie breeds and I have heard that many vets initially suspect a cataract. I think a specialist could probably put your mind at ease - one way or the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz P Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Go to an ophthamologist. Very few general practitioners are comfortable with eyes and often misdiagnose problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Devils Posted August 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 My concern was the fact that she said it was typical mercedes/bmw (can't remember which car)... Maybe I will just make the appointment with a eye specialist for a couple weeks down the road. I agree that I want my mind at ease. I am 34 and have macular drusen which is basically the first stages of macular degeneration... I could get it or I may not so I understand about wanting to have it looked at.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca, Irena Farm Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Ditto what Liz said. Go right to the opthamologist. Board certified, preferably one familiar with working breeds. Good luck and I'm awfully sorry you're getting the hassle again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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