How to Help a Dog with Cataracts

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Know the signs of cataract growth.. Take your dog to the vet.. Give your dog antioxidants and vitamins.

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Know the signs of cataract growth.

Step 1

Know the signs of cataract growth.

2

Take your dog to the vet.

Step 2

Take your dog to the vet.

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Give your dog antioxidants and vitamins.

Step 3

Give your dog antioxidants and vitamins.

4

Consider acupuncture therapy.

Step 4

Consider acupuncture therapy.

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Continue to monitor the cataract.

Step 5

Continue to monitor the cataract.

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Consider surgical treatment.

Step 6

Consider surgical treatment.

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Know the dangers of untreated cataracts.

Step 7

Know the dangers of untreated cataracts.

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Stick with the same routines.

Step 8

Stick with the same routines.

9

Use aromas to teach navigation.

Step 9

Use aromas to teach navigation.

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Keep the home environment the same.

Step 10

Keep the home environment the same.

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Place foam on any sharp edges.

Step 11

Place foam on any sharp edges.

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Help your dog get adjusted to wearing a cone or plastic collar.

Step 12

Help your dog get adjusted to wearing a cone or plastic collar.

13

Practice confining your dog to help them prepare for after the surgery.

Step 13

Practice confining your dog to help them prepare for after the surgery.

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Schedule a physical exam for your dog at least four weeks before the surgery.

Step 14

Schedule a physical exam for your dog at least four weeks before the surgery.

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Talk to your vet about pre-op preparations.

Step 15

Talk to your vet about pre-op preparations.

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Restrain your dog using a harness.

Step 16

Restrain your dog using a harness.

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Limit the amount of exercise your dog gets.

Step 17

Limit the amount of exercise your dog gets.

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Give your dog the medications prescribed by your vet.

Step 18

Give your dog the medications prescribed by your vet.

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Be aware of the potential complications.

Step 19

Be aware of the potential complications.

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