I keep explaining to anyone who would listen that dogs have a pronounced sense of hearing and an acute sense of smell. Dogs are “ear and nose” animals. They rely, least of all on their sight to promote their well-being. Even the absolutely blind dog can survive quite well in his home environment. Please do not panic if your pet’s sight is impaired or if an eye/both eyes has/have to be removed. Your dog will walk up and down the steps, manoeuvre around furniture and will circumvent most obstacles.
Over the last few weeks, we have been describing conditions of the eye and surrounding structures,