Blindness in dogs

By
✔ MRCVS
DVM
Updated October 16, 2025
5 min read

What to do

Causes

When to worry

Prevention

Diagnosis

Home treatment

Vet treatment

Risk

Share this article

Blindness in dogs

By
✔ MRCVS
DVM
Updated October 16, 2025
5 min read

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.

What to do if your dog becomes blind >What to do if your dog becomes blind [What to do

Common causes of blindness in dogs >Common causes of blindness in dogs [Causes

When should you be worried about your blind dog? >When should you be worried about your blind dog? [When to worry

Tips on how to prevent blindness in dogs >Tips on how to prevent blindness in dogs [Prevention

How to know if your dog is blind >How to know if your dog is blind [Diagnosis

How to care for your blind dog at home >How to care for your blind dog at home [Home treatment

Is there a cure for blindness in dogs? >Is there a cure for blindness in dogs? [Vet treatment

Are some dogs more at risk of becoming blind? >Are some dogs more at risk of becoming blind? [Risk

Explore our vet recommended products
Shop Now

Share this article