La blindness in dogs It can be caused by many reasons and can occur at any stage in your life. In any case, if we find ourselves with this problem we will have to take certain measures so that the quality of life of our best friend is not reduced by losing one of his five senses. To do this, we can turn to some techniques that will help you stay safe and happy.
Make our home a safe place
We must ensure that our dog is safe in his own home, offering him a tidy, spacious and unobstructed space. In this sense, it is essential to keep things in place, without moving the furniture around frequently. Nor can there be sharp and dangerous objects within reach of the animal. Likewise, we will have to place barriers where necessary; for example, at the entrance of the stairs (to avoid falls and accidents) and around the pool, if we have one. This point is essential to ensure the well-being of the dog. Finally, the place where we locate your feeder and drinker must be invariable.
Protection during the ride
To begin with, always use a leash, so that we can guide the dog properly with our gestures. It will also help us to talk to you so that you feel more comfortable and confident. It is important that we go through known areas. If we want to introduce new spaces, we will have to do it progressively and always under our careful supervision. On the other hand, we have to explain to anyone who wants to approach our pet his situation, so that he approaches with caution and without startling the animal.
Stimulate your other senses
By losing sight, the dog will most likely develop even more your hearing and smell. We can help you work with them through games like hide and seek; that is, placing small pieces of food around the house and letting them locate them by sniffing. Of course, we will place them in areas of easy access and free of dangers. Using toys that make sounds is also a good idea to amuse him and enhance his hearing. Of course, we have to make sure that they are not dangerous toys whose parts the animal can easily swallow, something common in dolls and balls with bells.
Make you happy
The fact that our dog loses vision it does not mean that you should stop doing your daily activities. If we take extreme precautions, as we have previously indicated, there should be no problem. Our responsibility is to ensure that it is maintained active and happy through walks, games and above all, our love. Let's be patient, let's not stop talking to him and showing him our love on a daily basis. Veterinary check-ups are also essential.