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I have fallen in love with a tibetan terrier who is no longer show-worthy or breeding stock worthy because she has developed a cataract. I want to adopt her but can't stand the thought of her developing another cataract and going blind. Do teaching hospitals offer a reduced rate if a student does this?
I have no idea about surgery ... but fwiw, my parents' dog developed cataracts in both eyes as a puppy. Surgery was more than we could afford at the moment, and it isn't like there's never been a blind dog before. My parents decided to hold off on surgery and to address the issue if there were ever signs of her eyes worsening. Tigger is now 13 years old, perfectly healthy, and only gets grumpy when my mom rearranges the furniture for the christmas tree.
Obviously, every dog is different, and cataracts can lead to glaucoma ... but even if they are removed, glaucoma can form. But it might not. Dogs are highly adaptable, happy creatures. The way Tigger's cataracts formed still allow her to see ... hold your closed fists in front of your eyes, the way you can see peripherally is how she can see, which was plenty for catching frisbees, chasing 8 year olds, and avoiding furniture. But even if she had been totally blind, she would have been fine. We would have bought toys that made noise, and little else would have been different.
I have fallen in love with a tibetan terrier who is no longer show-worthy or breeding stock worthy because she has developed a cataract. I want to adopt her but can't stand the thought of her developing another cataract and going blind. Do teaching hospitals offer a reduced rate if a student does this?
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Most eye vets will give 20% discount for rescue dogs. You must document that you rescued the dog and try to get a letter from the breed rescue organization -- tell them how you came to own the dog. Most vets will want some documentation that the dog is a rescue.
Just notice John's post is very old - nonetheless, this rescue information is still valid and might be helpful to someone.
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