Why does my 5-month-old puppy have a cloudy eye? Is it cataracts?

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My Cocker Spaniel puppy (F) is 5 months & last week noticed a huge lump under the neck & was identified due to an infection of a broken tooth & was treated & healed. Yesterday I have observed that there’s a bluish-white cloud on her right eye all of a sudden.And I’m worried whether it’s Cataracts or Nuclear Sclerosis. Can a 5 months puppy get these eye problems?We have taken the puppy to the vet & he has given some eye drops for a week to observe first .Can you please help me? Thanks. Pet's info: Dog | Cocker Spaniel | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 26 days old

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

Oh dear, poor Millie! Yes, unfortunately, it is possible for young puppies to develop cataracts, but these are typically congenital (inherited). Nuclear sclerosis is a benign aging chance and I would not expect to see this in a 5 month old puppy. If possible, consider taking Millie to a veterinary ophthalmologist for evaluation. If a cataract is diagnosed, she will likely need to have surgery. I hope that all goes well!

Why does my 5-month-old puppy have a cloudy eye? Is it cataracts?

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