[header] How to know if your dog is losing its eyesight [title] Look for cloudy pupils. [step] When a dog's vision begins to suffer with age, you may notice a change to the eye color itself. Cataracts are often a cause of loss of vision related to age, and can be easily seen by looking at your dog's eyes.
[header] How to know if your dog is losing its eyesight [title] Look for cloudy pupils. [step] When a dog's vision begins to suffer with age, you may notice a change to the eye color itself. Cataracts are often a cause of loss of vision related to age, and can be easily seen by looking at your dog's eyes.
Your dog may also be looking at its corneas, which are the watery areas inside. [substeps] However, cataracts are usually uncommon in older dogs, especially german shepherds. [substeps] Normal eyes may begin to blink brightly for a few seconds and then gradually darken again or lose their whites completely. Cataracts often occur if you pet your dog constantly. [substeps] Cataracts are marked by a cloudy appearance around a dog's pupil. Monitor your dog's eyes frequently as it ages, as cataracts are easier to treat and reverse if caught early. When a dog develops cataracts, the color becomes darker and take on a bluish complexion. Peripheral peripheral vision in older dogs may also manifest in a bluish complexion.