How to Keep Your Blind Dog Safe

Blind dogs and those that are gradually losing their vision tend to adapt to their disability, but they would cope a lot better with the support of their owners. The following tips can help you improve your dog's journey through this "new normal":

• As much as possible, maintain status quo in terms of the positioning of furniture and other relevant items in your house. For instance, put your dog's items (food, water bowl, sleeping couch, etc.) at the same spot before your pet’s vision problems.
• Discard hazardous things that could harm your dog, such as items that are sharp or prone to breakage. Add barricades wherever necessary.
• Help your dog navigate faster by adding landmarks like rugs with varying textures. During the first few weeks or months, you might need to train and support your dog by putting him on a leash to help him with navigation.
• Keep your dog close to you during leash walks.

Remember to visit your veterinarian Bend OR for regular wellness checkups.