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Offline MollieMoo

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Clumsy in the dark
« on: October 25, 2015, 02:51:03 PM »
I have inherited my late mother's cocker spaniel, she is orange roan and 5 years old and called Fudge.  I have had her since August 2014 and everything was quite new for all of us, including my two cocker spaniels, Mollie & Daisy.  She seems to be a bit clumsy and bangs her head on things and then just carries on like it hasn't happened!  but since we have been walking her in the dark evenings I have noticed that she is a lot more clumsy and I'm guessing she isn't able to see very well.

Has anyone experience this with their cocker?  Can the vet's check her for anything?
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Re: Clumsy in the dark
« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2015, 04:54:10 PM »
I would get her eyesight checked to see what's going on to be honest - you may or may not be able to do anything about it but at least you can adapt - is she insured (if not do it now ;) ) - it doesn't sound like an emergency though (unless there are other symptoms)
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Re: Clumsy in the dark
« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2015, 05:06:15 PM »
I agree with Penny about having her checked by a vet. It definitely sounds like she doesn't see very well and if you find out what's causing it at least you'll know if it's something that can be corrected by surgery (most cataracts can if caught early enough) or if it's something you can do nothing about.

Most dogs adapt to lack of sight very well, but it would be good if you knew how poor, or not, her sight is, and if it's likely to remain the same or become worse.
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Re: Clumsy in the dark
« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2015, 07:06:37 AM »
Thank you for your replies.

I will take her to the Vet's this week to get her eyes checked. I have already jumped to the conclusion that it may be the start of PRA so it will be good to try and find out if there is anything wrong.  I will update you when I know more.
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Re: Clumsy in the dark
« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2015, 05:25:08 PM »
After visiting the vet, she referred us to an Eye Specialist in Leominster, near Hereford.  I think we were both guessing PRA but wanted a confirmed diagnosis.  Anyway we have just been and the diagnosis of PRA has been confirmed and she also said that at the age of 5 she is quite young and the majority of cocker spaniels are 9 years +.  We have started her on Ocu-GLO which is an antioxidant supplement, she said that some dogs seem to do well on it, others don't.  The next thing we need to look out for now is cataracts developing. :'(
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Daisy (RIP 14/02/19)

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Re: Clumsy in the dark
« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2015, 06:33:08 PM »
So sorry to hear your girl has this. My OH's first ever cocker gradually lost his sight but at a much more advanced age...he lived to be nearly 18 and certainly managed to enjoy himself even in his last years, swimming on a long lead. Sad...wish breeders would care more and not let this happen. But she still has a life with you. I'm sure you'll take great care of her.

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