My 8-year-old Border Collie is suddenly blind and acting strange.

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Border Collie, Age: 8, 40lbs, Sym: Sudden onset blindness/ awkward movement, lethargy, incontinence at night, curtailed eating and drinking. Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Male | neutered | 8 years old | 42 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

This is a serious concern and you should take Gunner to a vet ASAP. He may have an infection, tick borne disease such as ehrlichiosis (I have seen sudden blindness caused by Ehrlichia canis) or a problem with blood pressure or ocular pressure. Blood work and a thorough veterinary exam should reveal the cause and then timely treatment can be initiated depending on the diagnosis,

My 8-year-old Border Collie is suddenly blind and acting strange.

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