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Why is my 7-year-old dog suddenly losing vision and sleeping so much?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | 6 years and 9 months old | 9.91 lbs

I HAVE A DOG SHE IS CHIUAUA MIX WITH PINCHER SHE HAS A WHITE THINGY IN HER EYES AND SHE'S NEAR 7 YRS OLD DOG AND WHEN I OBSERVED IS SHE CAN'T SEE OR BECAUSE WHEN WE WALKED SHE ALWAYS HIT MANY STUFFS IS SHE GONNA BE OKAY? I HOPE SHE IS. AND I HAVE MORE QUESTIOM IS HE GONNA LIVE LONGER? IF SO, HOW MANY WEEKS MONTHS OR YEARS? BECAUSE SOMETIMES SHE JUST WANT TO SLEEP I THINK SHE PROBABLY SLEEP FOR 13 HRS STRAIGHT.

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on December 22nd, 2017

Pictures can be deceiving but it looks like she may have developed cataracts and i recommend a full vet check as soon as possible to rule out medical causes such as diabetes and other hormonal conditions. Surgical removal is often possible to restore vision

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