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Is my senior dog's sudden anxiety from blindness or other illness?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Boston Terrier | Male | unneutered | 13 years and 5 months old

How do I tell if he has sudden separation anxiety or some way more serious? Could becoming blind cause a total freak out? I'm pretty worried.

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 28th, 2016

Choppee should be examined by a vet if you think he has vision problems or may have sudden separation anxiety. Your vet can run some lab-work to look for medical reasons and then determine if treatment is needed. He could be developing separation anxiety or have some cognitive dysfunction and your vet may be able to prescribe medications to help.

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