I Need Some Help Options

[EvEf]

My ten year old pug has now been blind for two weeks now, the vet told us that he basically turned blind over night and there was nothing we could do to help him not get blind. Now idk how to help him. He doesnt bark anymore, he spends his day sleeping and just staring at the wall. He doesnt care if he eats nd when he does we have to spoon feed him or put the food right to his mouth so he can eat it. He wont drink water we have to put some on his mouth then stick the bowl in his face.

i want to know how can i make it easier for him
the vet said his senses would kick in but it doesnt seem like it did

[moon_beam]

EvEf, thank you so very much for sharing with us how your precious companion and you are doing. There is one question I need to ask: Did the vet give you any indication that your precious companion can still see the difference between light and shadow? Did the vet give you any indication as to what caused your beloved companion's blindness - - cataracts (which is normally a slow dimming of sight), infection, detached retina, etc.?

Most companions do eventually adjust to their loss of sight. There are several things you can do in addition to what you are already doing. One of the most important things is to give reassurance to your precious companion. Holding his food and water bowls to acclimate him to understanding that he can still eat and drink is EXCELLENT. Eventually you will be able to set his bowls down and gently guide him to where they are so that he can resume some form of self-sufficiency. You may want to place night lights around the house which will help him if he can still distinguish some form of light and shadow. AND - - you will NOT want to change any of the furniture around because he will have a mental map of where things are for finding his way around his domain. For reassurance purposes you may want to keep a short handle leash on him so that you can gently guide him - - for you are now his "Seeing Eye Guardian".

You may also want to ask your veterinary practitioner if a referral to an opthalmology specialist may be helpful - - and if this would work within your finances.

You may also want to do some research for articles about blindness in dogs, as you may be able to obtain many helpful recommendations from them.

Reassurance and patience are two of the most comforting things you can give to your precious companion, in addition to some very practical assistance and guidance. I hope some of the suggestions I have offered you may be helpful. Please know your precious companion and you are in my thoughts and prayers, EvEf, and please let us know how things go.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam