How to Care for a Dog Blind from Birth

How to Care for a Dog Blind from Birth

Designer dog breeding has caused a high incidence of blindness as a birth defect. Double-merle Dachshunds are particularly prone to this disability, as veterinary eye specialists will attest. This does not mean that the dog won’t be a valuable pet! In fact, blind dogs can be some of the most obedient and affectionate dogs. They are not the burden that owners may think. Their hearing and sense of smell are far superior to humans, so their other senses can usually make up a lot of the difference. Their care requires a few easy adjustments.

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