Cushing’s symptoms are many and varied. Looking at the list of symptoms can be overwhelming. But it’s good to know that dogs with Cushing’s do not have every single symptom. And symptoms do vary from dog to dog. To complicate things further, a number of other canine diseases have symptoms that are the same as […]
Are Bichon Frises Prone to Cataracts in Dogs?
Cataracts in dogs are common, just like they are in older people. However, because dogs use their keen senses of smell and hearing to compensate, we often have trouble discovering that our dogs are losing their sight. Bichon Frises, like other dog breeds, can lose their vision because of cataracts. Because cataracts usually develop slowly, […]
Is Your Dog Going Blind?
Barring accidents and blindness from birth, there are still a number of reasons that your dog could be going blind. In most cases, your dog will be a senior dog, but that is not always the case. If your dog becomes blind suddenly, you will probably figure it out pretty easily. An accident that damages […]
Caring for a Blind Dog
Caring for a blind dog is similar to how we teach a blind person to function in their daily activities. You will need to make a few simple changes to your home and teach your dog to move from place to place safely. As an occupational therapist, I was able to work with blind people, […]
Blind Dog Accessories
Blind dog accessories and equipment can help both you and your dog adjust to your dog’s blindness, and they can help your dog live a more normal life. While you may be devastated to learn that your dog is blind, it’s important to keep in mind that your dog will adjust to the news, much […]
