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Dog / Miniature Schnauzers - Answered 1374 days ago

An advisor from a magazine told me that my dog has either cataracts or a subdural hematoma. I've been on welfare and cannot afford to go to the vet - what do you think will happen if I don’t take her? At the moment I'm using eye drops for red eyes in humans. I do want to take her to the vet but I don't have enough money, and I don't know what to do.

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Lulu

Miniature Schnauzers, 17 years old spayed female

5 Answers

I'd only advice you take your pet to the vet. Perhaps your vet might suggest a sugery or an alteration in the diet you give to your pet. Eye drops might be rather okay for your pet,but it's rather much more okay to have the guidance of a vet in such administrations. Thanks

Answered 1374 days ago icon1

Hi, actually this a very common kind of conditions that we get in our clinics. Well I would like to begin with some basic informations As you may know, cataracts are, by definition, a clouding of the crystalline lens. This is caused by a change in the proteins inside the eye. The crystalline is a small oval sphere, like a soccer ball, inside the eye, which acts as a lens. Its role is to concentrate the light before it is projected onto the retina, which then transmits the image to the brain via the optic nerve. When a dog develops a cataract, the crystalline loses its transparency and the light can no longer reach the retina as effectively, causing what is called a vision disorder. So, we now understand roughly the process that causes cataracts, but why do these changes in the crystalline proteins happen? Among the most frequent causes of cataracts in dogs, we find advanced age and heredity. HOW TO TREAT CATARACTS IN DOGS? The treatment of cataracts for dogs will depend firstly on the underlying cause. If, for example, your dog has diabetes or an eye infection, it will be important to make sure that these conditions are under control before moving on to another treatment step. Ultimately, your vet may recommend surgery to treat cataracts as well as eye drops. Well, there are some natural methods also Nutrition ... Followers of natural medicine say good nutrition is key to slowing down the progression of your dog's cataracts and possibly reversing some of the damage. Most holistic practitioners of veterinary medicine say pets should have natural diets with organic and human-grade ingredients. Many recommend homemade foods for pets. Adding vegetables such as carrots, kale and broccoli to your dog's diet may help. Wheat sprout powder has also been shown to be a food additive that may reduce cataracts that occur as a dog ages. The dietary supplement methylsulfonylmethane is also said to have some success in slowing the progression of cataracts in pets and people. Vitamins and Minerals ... Adding certain vitamins and minerals to your pet's diet may help his cataracts. Vitamins A, C and E are said to contain antioxidant properties that will aid in eye health. The mineral zinc is found in healthy eye tissue and may help protect eye tissue from damage and inflammation. Herbs ... Certain herbal formulas may help your dog's cataracts or slow their advancement. Among these is bilberry extract, which contains an antioxidant that fights eye diseases. Bilberry is sometimes called "the vision herb." Other herbs that might be prescribed for cataracts include burdock, rosemary and meadowsweet. Eye washes made with eyebright tea and greater celandine tea have been credited with slowing the progression of cataracts in dogs. Cartenoids ... Remember your mother telling you carrots were good for your eyes? The reason why is that the vegetable contains the cartenoid beta-carotene. In addition, lutein, a cartenoid found in leafy greens, may help slow the progression of your dog's cataracts and may shield the eyes from further damage. Care ... You may wish to trim the hair around your dog's eyes to avoid any possibility of eye irritation. Examine her eyes regularly to see if the cataracts are progressing and avoid exposing her to potential eye irritants such as chemicals, smoke and dust. Protect her eyes with an ophthalmic ointment when bathing her or applying any kind of product to her skin or fur.

Answered 1395 days ago icon5

From the little information we have it sounds more likely to be Cataract which is not painful ,only affecting the focusing on its sight and doesn't require medical treatment, there is surgical procedure if you would like to

Answered 1396 days ago icon1

Hi, Based on the history of your dog, it's probably one of the major complications of senility. You can just manage with eye drops that has lanosterol.

Answered 1397 days ago icon1

I will advise you to go 1.ciplox d used in human being can be used (eye drop) Use it It will beneficial for you.

Answered 1397 days ago icon0

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