How much is cataract surgery for dogs? Is it worth it?

I personally think that older dogs can adapt quite well with slowly losing their eyesight. I knew an older dog that was almost completely blind. The only thing he couldn't do was go for long walks... but he had a great big backyard that he knew well and as long as things were not drastically moved, he was fine.

But he is just one example. Personally, if my own dog were getting cataracts and I had the money... I would do it. This site states that it can range anywhere from $1,500 to $3,000.

vetinfo.com/dog-surgery-costs.html The only thing I worry about are complications that can happen as the dog gets older. I had a Chihuahua named Ricky that had complications any time he had surgery. To get him fixed and even his teeth cleanings made me worry.

There is always that chance that the dog will go under and not come back. I did however find what risks can happen if surgery is NOT done. animaleyecare.net/diseases/cataract.htm" rel="nofollow">animaleyecare.net/diseases/cataract.htm ~quote "If cataract surgery is not done, your dog might do just fine.

However, it might not; the worst-case scenarios that could occur are that the dog eventually develops glaucoma secondary to LIU (which is chronically painful in the form of a headache), or develops extremely painful lens luxation. If these conditions cannot be controlled medically (and lens luxation usually cannot be medically controlled, especially if the lens luxates into the anterior chamber of the eye), then surgery is needed; either removal of the eye, or removal of the luxated lens if there is a hope of vision. There are other surgical choices for blind glaucomatous eyes (see Glaucoma)." ~end/quote Please keep in mind that this quote is not complete.

You need to read the entire part in the link "What if cataract surgery is not done? " It also explains what I stated at the beginning of this answer. Please read the entire link to get an idea of what is done during surgery and why it is important to still have your dog checked out by a veterinarian anyway.

animaleyecare.net/diseases/cataract.htm" rel="nofollow">animaleyecare.net/diseases/cataract.htm I hope these links and the information contained help you to make the best decision for your older dog. *Please keep in mind that if your dog has not been diagnosed with cataracts by a veterinarian, you may just be looking at normal geriatric hardening of the lens, or Nuclear Sclerosis which my older Chihuahua Lola has on her eyes now that she is turning 14. Again, you can find more information about this on the site posted above.

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