How to Care for a Blind Dog (My Imperial Shih Tzu Lost Her Eyesight)

[@emmajayne9999]

I am adopting a blind Shih tzu who due to family breakup needs a new home. He is coming home tomorrow night, I am so grateful for this video.

[@thesunnyedge]

Awwwe so sweet! Shih Tzus are such great dogs. That’s wonderful you’re adopting him and he’s going to a good home! 💞😊

[@beverlycornish2583]

I am considering adopting a blind shih tzu so this is very helpful to me.

[@thesunnyedge]

Awe I’m happy to hear this! ❤️😊

[@cpkarkow663]

we just adopted a senior mini poodle who isn't totally blind, but cataracts are getting worse. We just brought her home last night, and this video will help us.

[@italiabernhardt6542]

My 15 year old dog has recently became diabetic, and has cataract’s. My heart is broken. I feel so bad for her that she can’t navigate as she used to and doesn’t seem to enjoy looking out the car window anymore. She used to look out the car window for 3 hrs straight on road trips. Thank you so much. God bless you. This is very helpful.🙏🏼♥️

[@ken5040]

I have three dogs myself and one of them just got the same issue as yours Became diabetic and lost his sight over night due to cataracts. He is moving very slow but we got him to still enjoy the car rides and looking out the window but letting him now where he is. We use a different tone of voice and say squirll to make him get excited to see an animal. It took time but now even tho he can’t see he enjoys the car again and having his head out the window. It is heartbreaking watching him go thru this a loose his sight over night but we have a vet visit this week and I’m hoping they will be able to help in some way

[@eileenstickney80]

My 13 year old English Springer Spaniel has become totally blind this year. Great tips to help me give her a great life. I put a scented (lavender) wax candle (not lite) next to her water. I think it helps. Hugs to your pup.

[@jazzycakeup5725]

Thank you for this, my Shih Tzu is 15 and is starting to lose sight

[@pamelarimes7817]

My 9 yr old sh8htzu went blind 3 weeks ago. Such a shock for her and me. We are just starting some special gentle training, such as walkingbon her leash outside. Glad to find your channel!

[@jnieswartz4878]

She’s a beautiful baby. She’s lucky she has a great mommy.

[@thesunnyedge]

Thank you, that’s very sweet. 🥰 Happy new year to you!

[@3nertia]

Dawww! She's so cute and well behaved! Thank you for the tips for my [recently] blind shih tzu/yorkie mix, Munchkin!

[@mariecalabria9886]

Mine lost her sight at ten. She had an operation to fix one retina. It helped for a while. 3 years later she is now completely blind. I figured out how to help her on my own. I just wanted to say I'm happy that you still love and care for your Shih Tzu even though you have a toddler. That is very impressive.

[@thesunnyedge]

Awe thank you! Yea she’s a special little dog…almost 12 now! ☺️ I’m glad to hear your little pup is doing well despite her blindness. They are so resilient even as they get older! ❤️

[@elliepearce7284]

currently sobbing 😭 getting an imperial shih tzu puppy in a couple days, your girl is so beautiful and looks like she's living an amazing life thanks to you 😊

[@thesunnyedge]

Awwwe congrats! Shih Tzus are such great dogs! You will love how gentle yet protective they can be. 😊❤️

[@pamelarimes7817]

I was so upset for my lovable little Sophie when this happened!

[@kokyk8018]

It hurts to heard that they are our best friends you made me cry God bless you for taking care of her😢 your her angel

[@kristenarnold5772]

I have a blind shih tzu too. She's 14 and lost her eyesight to cataracts and glaucoma About 2 years ago. She adapted well, and sometimes I notice her slowly approaching something, touching her nose to it very lightly, kinda zigzagging from thing to thing in order to navigate. She prefers when a lot of things are in the room... Like a trail... She feels more confident. Every blind dog is different, but they all figure out what suits them best and they let you know. Blind dogs are still happy dogs.

[@thesunnyedge]

Kristen Arnold awe sounds like your Shih Tzu has it figured out! 😄 That’s good to hear. How is her health otherwise? I totally know what you’re talking about with the slow approach and the nose touching....my dog does that too. Shih Tzus are smart little dogs that’s for sure. ❤️

[@gonagetcha8102]

My khloe does the same , Not to sound weird but i just woke up and Iv been having really bad days bc of my fur baby and this just happened to pop up and im never on my Ipad 3am so thanks guys . I just have to learn how to sleep and slow down my tears. My wife wont cry in front of me and i wont cry in front of her. It been emotional pass couple mons. Thank God for our little Maltese we got b4 we knew khloe was going blind in the one eye now its both. I cant. Ladies best of luck ttys.thanks so much really appreciate it

[@thesunnyedge]

GonaGet Cha it’s good you all have each other for strength. Sending much love to you all! 💕

[@Nicoletta13]

Kristen your post gives me hope....

[@Nicoletta13]

@@gonagetcha8102 I'm so sorry .....mine is going blind due to cataracts ....her vet appointment is Tuesday I cried myself to sleep last night

[@sanzzz26]

She’s adorable 😍

[@hazeldenny6304]

This is great...my little one eyed Malchi may lose her remaining eye and I am dreading her being plunged into total darkness but this little one looks happy so I'm feeling hopeful.

[@thesunnyedge]

Awhh I hope your pup adjusts okay! ❤️

[@gonagetcha8102]

Reese is absolutely beautiful and so little. . Thank you so much . I cry everyday for my Khloe, even tho she has adapted very well to our home , we have everything bumpered off and we also bought those Angel Wings havent taken her out side with them yet do to myself having a very bad lung infection hospitalized and than 1mon later caught the Covid. So im hoping to take her out this week and see how she does outside, she does fine inside ,so we'll see . Thank you so much it breaks our hearts everyday, and we took her to the biggest top notch Specialist for her eyes and said there really isnt much that could be done. She take drops 2x a day to keep her muscle contracted bc a cataract burst and it went behind the eye and the med keeps it from moving , pardon my writing its bc of my tears. Thanks again i wish your fur baby Reese a bright future .

[@thesunnyedge]

Awwwe I’m so sorry to hear about your recent illness. I hope you feel better soon! Your little pup sounds like she is receiving the best care possible as a blind dog and even though it’s really hard emotionally for us, at least we can take some comfort in that. Dogs just want love (and treats 😆). I didn’t know about the Angel Wings actually but I looked it up and what a neat idea! You’ll have to let me know how Khloe does with it, I’m curious to know! Much love to you both! 💞

[@anapaulamonteiro9241]

I have a tiny shitszu like just yours. She got blind when she was 5 :( nobody even tell she’s blind she’s so smart. I just moved and she’s still having a hard time to adapt but she’s such a happy adorable dog ❤️

[@thesunnyedge]

Lol awe she sounds so sweet. ☺️ I hope she adjusts to her new home soon! 💕

[@marilynsartadventures3956]

Reese is such a cutie! I’m so happy that she has adapted well to losing her sight because it breaks my heart that she can’t see. I thoroughly enjoyed this whole video!

[@thesunnyedge]

Marilyn Art Design yea it was hard news to learn that she lost her eyesight but she doesn’t really seem to mind at all. As long as she gets her daily treats, walks, pets and has her toys she’s quite happy. ☺️

[@michaellemaggitti]

@@thesunnyedge yes they do get startle and definitely need time to adjust....but I love how they accept, deal & move on.. we can learn from them, inspiring Angels 😇

[@kabiz6925]

Thank you for your video. My mini longhair doxie is going blind due to PRA. So this helps to see a slice of life with a blind dog. Bless!!

[@juliakeddy391]

Thank you so much for making this! My dog recently got an infection and went blind and we're just trying to help him adjust as quickly and easily as possible and this video has some really great tips and tricks! Thanks again!

[@thesunnyedge]

Awh I'm sorry to hear about your dog! It's so hard to watch our fur babies have to adjust to blindness but they typically adapt very well and it's usually harder on us humans! I'm so glad to hear this video helped!

[@winniecheung2563]

Reese is so cute! This was a very helpful video. I am considering adopting a blind dog and these tips were wonderful. Thank you!

[@thesunnyedge]

Awe you’re most welcome! I love hearing about blind dogs getting adopted. 😊💞

[@nainakumari1989]

I am so grateful for both of you & love you guys ❤

[@thesunnyedge]

Awe thank you for the nice message! ❤️Glad you enjoyed the video. 😊

[@chaneltinsley9784]

This gave me so much hope that my Sasha will still have a fulfilling life ❤️ she is currently losing her sight to cataracts and glaucoma.

[@thesunnyedge]

Awe sweet puppy, hope she’s doing okay! She can definitely live a comfortable and happy life with much love and support from her special humans. ☺️💕

[@megandsouza2726]

Aww I hope she gets better how old is she

[@Kittypaws90]

omg youre an amazing woman. caring for your blind dog AND have a ball pit for your kid. when i was a kid(born 1990), we always wanted to play in the balls. i never see them anymore! they were always at mcdonalds and burger king. and ya what happened to all the balls? where did they go??LOL im convinced youre the best dog mom and human mom. i came across this video of yours here cuz my dog , 10.5 year old pitbull mix, was diagnosed with diabetes a couple months ago and now shes going/gone blind. so i am looking to see others experience and knowledge. thank you for sharing ps just checked out your channel and i subscribed cuz youre still making videos and theyre are useful videos plus i have an intuitive feeling you are intrinsically a beautiful person. youre also beautiful on the outside but im 34 and im too old to care when someones physically beautiful but i think youre beautiful inside and out :)

[@shannonmorris8557]

This is so helpful thank you so much

[@thesunnyedge]

Awe I’m really glad to hear that. ☺️💕

[@susanhenke8441]

Great job

[@janicespears8054]

Don' forget to add various "scents" to heir favorite toys to help them find them when playing.

[@thesunnyedge]

Great tip!

[@udayamanikkaratnam504]

Thank you so much and very grateful

[@jhbuilders]

I’m glad I’m not blind after seeing this woman. Good lord you are beautiful. And thank you for the video. I have adopted a 13 yr old Lhasa that’s starting to go blind.

[@LDAlways]

Thank you for sharing. She is so adorable. Although I came across this to educate myself it made me smile with tears that such things happen but we can overcome anything with love ! God bless you both

[@thesunnyedge]

Awe thank you for this sweet comment. ❤️

[@staceyhurlbutt8492]

Thank you so much my dog had one eye removed a year and a half ago because he had glaucoma and just had the other one removed yesterday because of glaucoma. I am pretty devastated. This video was encouraging and your little dog is so cute I only hope my dog Jac adapts so well.

[@thesunnyedge]

Ohhh I’m so sorry to hear about your dog. That must feel so devastating. 😔 I hope you and your little one adjust okay with time. ❤️

[@annmcgahan79]

I can feel the pain of that ..I'm worried by wee dog is going to loose her second eye .it now to has pretty bad infection

[@2BEorNOT2B3]

Reese is so cute I watched the video few times ♥️

[@thesunnyedge]

Lol awe thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. She is a cutie. ☺️

[@johnlussier5218]

I can tell it's breaking her heart to have to not let the dog do what it used to do. It seems like she's about to break out in period period because because I know just listening to her, it made me wanna cry.

[@sankeking8431]

My husky puppy is born blind so this helps. Think you.

[@thesunnyedge]

Awe glad it helped. ❤️

[@marbear6438]

My dog in my profile pic just went blind tonight I really needed this 😢😭

[@thesunnyedge]

Omg so sorry to hear that!! 😥❤️What’s causing the blindness?

[@marbear6438]

@@thesunnyedge we don't know she has to stay in the vet for 3 days just in case of something serious 😞

[@thesunnyedge]

How is your little pup doing? 💞

[@gonagetcha8102]

I feel for you same here it happened over nite. My heart hurts .

[@thesunnyedge]

@@gonagetcha8102 it’s so hard when it happens so fast. I was devastated for months after my dog went blind over night. 😥 I hope you’re doing ok! 💞

[@megandsouza2726]

Omg thanks so much this was very helpful

[@thesunnyedge]

Ohh I happy to hear that! You’re very welcome 😊💕

[@megandsouza2726]

@@thesunnyedge This was extremely helpful my dog went blind Saturday

[@thesunnyedge]

Oh my goodness, so sorry to hear about your pup. Sending much love! 💕

[@megandsouza2726]

@@thesunnyedge thanks

[@margaretagodfreyt6871]

Thank you

[@thesunnyedge]

You’re welcome! ❤️

[@chantalmatthews3314]

@@thesunnyedge what kind of Papaya Enzyme do you give your dog for inflammation

[@thesunnyedge]

@@chantalmatthews3314 These are the papaya enzymes I've been giving Reese for years amzn.to/3b1GbUN

[@matthewtaylor133]

Thank you.

[@thesunnyedge]

Of course! I hope it helped!

[@andraoprean8451]

My dog went blind overnight due to high arterial blood pressure. HE IS ON HGH BLOOD PRESSURE medicine but we don't know if he will ever regain sight. I am praying for all dogs to be well and healthy

[@thesunnyedge]

@@andraoprean8451 I hope your dog recovers too! Sending love to your fur baby! 💞

[@katedunne-jn2jk]

thanks for this video my 11 year old dog has cushings disease and diabetes and he lost his eyesight today he's doing really well just the step at the backdoor he won't go up it no matter how much we show him it any tips for that thank you

[@kiamoore806]

Aw.

[@thesunnyedge]

💕

[@cynthialarrison9150]

Its important not to change anything in the house. I had a blind dog from. Cataracts and getting old

[@thesunnyedge]

Yes probably the most important thing for blind dogs. Thank you for sharing.

[@mellowyellowMnM]

Super helpful video. My young dog recently developed cataracts. As a result, her vision is severely impacted. May you send me the link to those papaya enzymes? I think my dog would benefit, considering she had uveitis recently too.

[@thesunnyedge]

The enzymes I use are called Country Life Papaya Digestive Support. They are on Amazon and also sold at Whole Foods.

[@bettygilton8004]

Thank you so much for the video. My Mini Schnauzer recently lost her vision to SARDS, so we are adjusting

[@thesunnyedge]

Awe I’m so sorry to hear about your pup losing her eye sight. 😔 It’s such a difficult time going through the adjustment period but I’m glad to hear this video was helpful. Sending love 💞

[@annmcgahan79]

My dogs only a year old now she's lost an eye due to bad ulcer ...and I'm sitting here tonight with drops every hour n half trying to save the other eye ..I'm so scared she's gona loose it too .ur video was reassuring

[@thesunnyedge]

Awh I hope your pup does ok! It’s so hard to be a dog mama some days 🥺❤️

[@fashionlinda]

My doggo just went blind suddenly at 12yrs old and now has really bad separation anxiety.. I just want to know if that goes away or if there's anything I can do to help him?

[@Jack-eo5fn]

Great helps. But what about dogs blind from birth? This is very different from Reese because blind from birth means they have no former reference points. Reese goes to find her toy but dogs that have never seen can’t do this because they have no reference. There are a hundred situations like this. I adopted a 4 year old dog who has never had vision and I’m desperately looking for help. Thanks for your great tips here.

[@DeLaQuest]

My 8 year old shih tzu was diagnosed with diabetes a few months ago and had gotten cataracts as a result…its so sad 😭 but she doesn’t seem to care…she has adapted so well. But it still makes me sad.

[@thesunnyedge]

Awe hope she continues to have a full and happy doggy life! ❤️

[@lisamizonick7252]

Hi! I have a 15yr old Yorkie named Bella. For the last 10 years she couldn’t make tears & her eyesight progressively got worse. Today, I believe she can’t see. She sleeps on my bed but now I’m afraid when I leave the house she’s going to get off the bed the wrong way. Not using the bench & step stool. The problem is I have to other yorkies. I do put up a gate at my door so she can’t get out of the room, it’s just the bed I’m worried about. What would you suggest? Thank you! Lisa🩷

[@morv75]

Thank you so much for this video. I have a 9 year old Maltese girl, who acutely lost her eyesight last year due to SARDS, which is also believed to be an auto immune disease. So I’m terrified that she it can attack another organ/system in the future. Would you mind sharing the papaya enzymes you have been using for Reese? She is beyond adorable by the way. Wishing you many happy, healthy years together!

[@thesunnyedge]

Awe sorry to hear about your pup losing her eyesight. I know that feeling of dreading another flare up. These are the papaya enzymes I've been giving her for years. amzn.to/3b1GbUN Thank you for the well wishes! Same to you!

[@ess96720]

Did you try a halo device? Such as Muffins Halo?

[@brucewallace2]

Och poor wee cutie.

[@thesunnyedge]

Bruce Wallace lol yea, she’s quite the trooper ☺️

[@brucewallace2]

@@thesunnyedge I've got a Russian Blue cat called Hood. He's called Hood because that was an old British battleship (sunk by the Bismark in the Denmark Straight West of Iceland in 1941). All battleships were painted grey and Hood is grey. Well a bluey grey like all Russian Blues. They are the most affectionate cats there are. And Hood is 21!! That's 147 years old in human terms. He lies in his bed and meows at me if he wants something and I have to pick him up and take him to his food bowl. He just keeps going. He can make it to his litter tray and I think he just likes me picking him up at command. I luv him to pieces!

[@thesunnyedge]

Bruce Wallace hahaha that made me laugh 😂 Hood sounds like he has you wrapped around his little paw. 🤣 And wow 21!! That’s crazy! Guess he’s earned the royal treatment after that many years. Have you had him all 21 years?

[@brucewallace2]

@@thesunnyedgeYep from a kitten he is the most venerable Hood. The most noble Hood. He deserves total devotion.

[@thesunnyedge]

Bruce Wallace well I second that. Hail to Hood! 😄👑🙌🏻

[@willy-eagle]

its look s so cute i like it

[@thesunnyedge]

Willy Golden Eagle thank you!

[@willy-eagle]

@@thesunnyedge wellcome mostly wellcome my dear

[@sailingokaliptus]

My 6 yr old Maltishit is blind. We found out for sure from Opthamologist last week. She's had 2 accidents in the house and she's been 100% potty trained with no accidents for years. She's on steroids and that may be part of it. She's drinking a lot of water. My question to you is about the washable potty pads... how did you train Reese to pee on a potty pad inside at an older age? Zoë won't even go on the fake green grass they have at airport terminals because she knows she's "inside"..... How did you re-train an older dog to pee on a pad? Thanks for great video !!!

[@thesunnyedge]

For Zoe, I would limit her access to the house by keeping her in one room/area with the pee pads. If she pees on the floor other than the pee pad I would clean it up right away so that she doesn’t find the scent later. You could even wipe up some of it on to her pee pad so that the scent is on there instead. Reese has been using pee pads since she was a puppy, but any time we’re in a new environment she has to relearn where the pads are and that takes time, sometimes up to a week. For our blind dogs they especially rely on scent and yes, the steroids can even make it more challenging (that happened with Reese when she was on steroids too). Dogs are smart though and with enough consistency they start to “get it.” Hope this helps!

[@sailingokaliptus]

@@thesunnyedge Thanks for info and for great video !

[@thesunnyedge]

@@sailingokaliptus you’re welcome!

[@lonzoarellano3663]

Hi! Super helpful video 🥺 our 8 yr old dog just got cataracts. How were you able to potty train your baby after losing his eyesight?

[@thesunnyedge]

I’m sorry to hear about your dog’s cataracts! Hopefully your pup is doing ok and adjusting. My dog has been potty trained since she was a puppy and has always relied heavily on scent and so I don’t feel as though that aspect has changed too much since she went blind. If she’s in a new environment it takes her a bit of time to figure out where her potty pads are, but as long as everything stays in the same place she adjusts quickly.

[@lonzoarellano3663]

@@thesunnyedge thank you so much! We went for her first walk without vision today. I could sense she was a bit scared but your leash technique and making sure she always hears my voice helped! She's definitely getting much more love around the house ❤️

[@thesunnyedge]

Awe she will get more confident on walks in time. Glad to hear she’s adjusting well and has a good support system. ☺️❤️

[@Nicoletta13]

Hi there. I rescued an 8 yr old shih tzu a month ago after her owner unexpectedly passed away. When.i adopted her, I was told she had early stage cataracts .... Unfortunately I had not been able to get her a vet appointment to get her checked out until now. She goes this Tuesday. I know she's blind but I'm still dreading hearing the vet say those words to me.m In the last few days I have seen the cataracts get worse and worse . Now her entire eye is as lost covered by cataract It broke my heart and I so bed for hrs Having immense guilt. I'm so scared of what quality of life will be going forward ( It's like deja Vu .. my previous shih tzu lost her sight in 2020. She had gone on for complete tooth extraction and 2 days later she had severe corneal ulcers in both eyes ( because the staff did not closer her eyes during her surgery They ulcerated for contain exposure to bright lights for an hour.... A week after she was diagnosed with ulcers I found out she was completely blind It was a nightmare experience .she was never able to adjust to her new reality I carried her everywhere she passed away on Oct 2021 . Now im watching the precious baby's eyes go from beautiful brown to cloudy. I'm left dumbfounded though as she walks by herself fine .. and she runs upstairs by herself not skipping a beat ( I love in an apartment complex with several pairs of stairs going to their unit . She knows which stairs are hers . Thank you for sharing your tips. Your precious baby looks happy and well adjusted I subscribed and look forward to seeing any future episodes about this topic.

[@thesunnyedge]

Awhhh so heartbreaking reading this about your Shih Tzus! Very sad story about the tooth extraction surgery. 😥 How did they even explain this to you afterwards?? I’m so sorry! I would have been so upset. I hope your little Shih Tzu adjusts ok to the cataracts! Sounds like she is navigating well so far so that’s hopefully reassuring! Sending love!! 💕

[@sabrinaaubin3955]

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[@thesunnyedge]

❤️

[@carolinegarlick4046]

Have you tried to use one of the halos to stop her from bumping into anything? I'm debating using one for my blind dog.

[@thesunnyedge]

I looked in to one initially when she went blind but since she adapted so well I never actually tried one on her. She really doesn’t bump in to much at all anymore. I think with her being blind for the past 4 years and her older age (she’s now 11) she has slowed down and become much more cautious in unfamiliar environments.

[@grose3996]

I have a blind shih tzu who is 16 years old. She seems happy most of the time but is terrified to go outside. Also, she freaks out now at the groomers and snaps at people she doesn't recognize. She's always been so sweet and loving so this is very disturbing. Many have said I should have her put down but I really don't have the heart to do this. It's been so heartbreaking.

[@thesunnyedge]

Awwwh I’m so sorry to hear this. I can’t even imagine what you must be going through. I’m dreading those days and the tough decisions that come with. Much love! 💕

[@ican2459]

👍💖

[@thesunnyedge]

Thanks

[@ican2459]

@@thesunnyedge Good luck 💖😊

[@mamienanie6868]

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[@heybear7271]

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[@ptchopgirl]

My Shih Tzu just recently was diagnosed with diabetes and unfortunately within a week lost his sight. It’s been so hard, he just pees everywhere because of the diabetes and it he doesn’t ask to go outside anymore. He’s afraid of stairs so I think that’s why he doesn’t ask to go potty. We just don’t know how to help him, I’m devastated 😔

[@thesunnyedge]

Ohhh this is so heartbreaking. 💔😥Those are huge changes for all of you to cope with. Sending love your way! 💕

[@giovannarodriguesds7053]

Please tell me if you found a way to help your dog. I’m going through this right now and she is too scared to even move

[@ptchopgirl]

@@giovannarodriguesds7053 we took him to the vet and he’s on insulin. After the insulin was regulated he went back to being his normal self. Never regained his sight but he adapted and you can’t even tell he’s blind. Take your dog to a vet, good luck with everything

[@giovannarodriguesds7053]

@@ptchopgirl I did today, we are awaiting her test results. But I just can’t stand her being afraid to walk.. I just tried walking around the house with her on a leash to motivate her to walk.. it worked, but most of the time she just stands still and stares off into the distance no matter how much I tug on the leash. She’s petrified to move and if she bumps into something she will just freeze. Vet says to give it time she will adapt.. after reading your comment I hope that is the case

[@KimBobeck]

How did you get her to use the pee pads & what brand are they?

[@thesunnyedge]

The breeder I got her from started her on pee pads when she was a little puppy and so I got lucky and didn’t really have to do much training there. There is a link in the description of this video for the pee pads. 👍🏻

[@tiffany40631]

My lil yorkie is 10 and just lost her eyesight in both eyes so sad 💔😭

[@thesunnyedge]

Oh my goodness, so sorry to hear. 🥹Hope she adjusts well! 💕

[@JS-qr5gs]

I have a male he is about 3 and he was born blind and challenged his mom tried to suffocate him when he was born so now not only blind he is going 4 weeks old for ever and he has these fits not sure what there about

[@thesunnyedge]

Oh my goodness poor puppy, I hope he’s doing better now! 💕

[@Erikakovalsky]

How much she weigh ?

[@thesunnyedge]

Erika Kovalsky 7.5 pounds. She’s a little one. 😊

[@jessieb0o]

Did her personality change?

[@thesunnyedge]

Personality-wise I’d say she stayed the same but she’s definitely more mellow now. I think part of that can be attributed to the fact that she’s trying not to bump in to things when she moves around.

[@reetidastidar5914]

Maam I am from India my Pekingese got blind after traumatic injury in eye got corneal damaged then nucleation happened after one week of surgery and stitch removal within a overnight another eye got affected we are very much puzzled maam not able to recognise wat actually happened to her

[@thesunnyedge]

Oh my goodness, I’m so sorry to hear this! I hope you’re puppy gets better! 💞

[@neemassherpa7029]

Hey can you please help me? Today I saw a dog while going college a dog with lots of wound and she was badly hurt and then I feed her some biscuits and I get to know that she was blind and when I see her my eyes were full of tears but I couldn't do anything she needs help but I am just a teen student I want to help her but I don't have some amount of money what should I do? Please Mam what should I do? How can I help her? How can I make her feel good? She is helpless

[@thesunnyedge]

Call your local animal rescue!

[@nelsondiaz1601]

Do her eyes react to a flashlight?

[@thesunnyedge]

No, they have been nonreactive since she went blind.

[@fuwamova]

My dog went blind few days ago, it happend due to the kidneys problem, it happend suddenly one day he could see and the second day he was blind, he is also a Shiz tzu 10 years old, I can't deal with that I cry all the time when I see him struggling how to move around the house ... please can you tell me when it's going to be ok, the thing is he was such a happy dog always in a rush.... now he looks like he isn't here anymore just the body, but I dont see him .....

[@thesunnyedge]

Awhhh he’s probably very frightened right now since this is all so new to him. Give him lots of love and attention right now, let him follow your voice around rooms and down hallways so he starts to learn how to navigate on his own and where things are at. Like I said in the video, keep furniture, his food/water in the same place so that he learns where they are at. Try to make sure he doesn’t bump in to things since that will set him back with being confident while walking. When my dog is in a new environment and bumps in to things she automatically slows down because she’s afraid of doing it again. With consistency he will learn to rely on scent and sounds instead of eyesight. Are his kidney problems new or old? That could be making him feel much less lively too. What does your vet say?

[@fuwamova]

@@thesunnyedge thank you for your replay... it is a new problem,it started last week, he was in a very bad condition, the vet said that he has very low probability to live, so I'm glad and happy that he is with me, he is recovering, the blood tests came a lot better today than the day before so he will make it, but the blindness make things so much worse... I know that he knows that I'm crying, but I can't help it ...

[@thesunnyedge]

@@fuwamova Awwwe no I get it, it’s so hard to watch our fur babies when they’re sick or suffering. When my dog was sick I spent 4 days on the floor with her crying off and on. I hope your pup continues to improve! 🙏🏻

[@reetidastidar5914]

I think may be SARD happened to her? She is 8 years old

[@thesunnyedge]

Ahh that could be. What did her vet think?

[@reetidastidar5914]

@@thesunnyedge actually vet got surprised within a overnight another eye got affected they r trying to heal her

[@thesunnyedge]

Hi, is she doing any better?

[@ji276]

I think my dog is blind 😢😭

[@thesunnyedge]

Oh no, sorry to hear this! I hope you both are doing ok. 💞

[@violagentsch]

So you spend lots of money on some mysterious illness? My dog is 14 and just went blind. My vet said cataract. Normal for old dogs. Find a vet that doesn't break your wallet

[@thesunnyedge]

At the time she was completely healthy and only 7.5 years old so yes, I spent a lot of money to have her diagnosed correctly. Now she is 12 and when she relapses I know what is causing her symptoms and so her treatment plan/medications do not cost near as much. Thank you for your comment!