Sudden blindness

[Pugbus05]

Last Friday, my 8 year old, Jackie Chan, suddenly went blind. I took him to the vet. Not cataracts, not glaucoma, not high blood pressure. She doesn't think it's SARDS b/c he still has some peripheral vision on the left. We're doing a complete blood workup to see if there is a metabolic condition causing the problem. I'm waiting for the vet to call today with the results.

Anyone have a clue as to what else could cause this? He was just doing agility a few months ago and now he's like an old man.

[ViralMD]

It could be one of a number of causes...he might have had a stroke - this can affect any location along the visual pathway from the occiptial cortex to the optic nerve. Because he has it in BOTH eyes, it's more likely a central cause if SARDS has been ruled out.

I'm so sorry.

[Daisy's Daddy]

DeAnna - I'm so sorry to read this!

I hope the find the cause and that it is somehow treatable.

[shaynapug]

I'm so very sorry! If it's not treatable, I hope that he adjusts nicely to tt!

[SaraFaust]

Aww, poor Jackie! I'm so sorry! Well, I hope with all my heart that it's treatable! If it isn't, I know there are several blinds pugs on here that do just fine without their sight!! It's amazing how these little guys can adapt!

Many hugs to you and Jackie!

[samthepug]

Oooooh, NO, I hate to hear this. We will pray for you guys. Hope you find out what the deal is, sounds very shocking to me.

[Pugbus05]

Thanks for all you your kind wishes, everyone.

I haven't heard back from the vet yet. I guess the blizzard got in the way. What are the odds?!?!?

The snow has been a real challenge for him. He seems very confused, even though I have shoveled multiple paths. He just seems so depressed. I've fostered lots of Pugs with vision issues, but never one like this. I suppose he'll adjust in time.

I'll let you all know when I hear back from the vet.

[Pugbus05]

All of Jackie's bloodwork came back normal. So, I made an appt for him with an opthomologist. I don't think they can do anything for him, but at least I'll know that I've tried.

He seems very sad the last few days. I hope he starts adjusting soon.

[BrendaM]

DeAnna, have you checked out blinddogs.org? They have a lot of good info.

My first pug Rex went blind due to SARDS at age 7 so I know what you are dealing with. And, we did get a blizzard then, too! (yes, in GA)

It's so hard not to baby them, but I did baby Rex and I think I made a mistake in doing so.

Good luck.

[FourteenLegs]

I'm so sorry - big prayers for this to be treatable.



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