Blindness in your dog can develop very suddenly or gradually, depending on the cause. Dogs adapt really well when blindness develops over time, so it can be surprisingly difficult for us to notice. Sudden blindness is much more obvious and some dogs find it difficult to adapt.
Blindness presents as a loss of functional vision, with or without a loss of light perception. Contact a vet as soon as your dog shows signs of losing their sight. Not all conditions that cause blindness are treatable, but the earlier they are identified, the better chance your dog has of recovering.
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