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

[luvmypets]

I am so sorry to hear about your little Pug. It’s so hard when our furbabies are sick or injured.

I have some experience with blindness in Dogs. My Shepherd Mix (now 6 years old) was born blind. Before we adopted her they surgically removed her eyes so- she sees nothing at all—not even shadows as she did before. She chases my cat (not funny especially as my cat is very sick now) and has a great time in the backyard with my other dog. She also knows every inch of our house—where to turn, goes up and down the steps etc. She gets around fine and I almost always forget that she is blind.

Eventually your little guy will adapt and his other senses will take over. I can tell you from experience mine can smell another dog from 3 blocks away and she can hear someone walking up the block that isn’t really making any sound- that we can hear.

There is a wonderful book: Living with Blind Dogs by Caroline D. Levin that gives some great tips. You might want to try Tapping on his water bowl so he can hear where you are and Say “Want some water� while you’re Tapping. Also, if you see him heading into something you can say “Be Careful�. I also tell mine ‘Step Up’ Or ‘Step Down’—depending on which way she’s going. After the first step she’s on her own.
Please be patient and give it some time.

And please let us know how your little guy is doing.