Monday 28 October 2024

Old Eyes

Steve and I had both observed a difference in Loki's eyes recently. A bluey/green tinge that is more obvious in some lights, it is the kind so often seen in old dogs. I've said before he's 9 months younger than Sammi, but physically he is the older dog. Dogs senior years are estimated as the last 25% of their life span, if you are lucky they sail through most of it till all of a sudden you realise you have an "old dog," others, like Loki, have issues before they get there. 
The eye changes are not obvious unless you live with him, or it's pointed out to you. Ian was quite shocked yesterday, I think it shocked him that he hadn't noticed it, and when he did .. well you can't unsee it. Tali had nuclear sclerosis, it didn't really make much difference to her life, when sight changes gradually I guess it's not questioned. 
Anyway, I guess I will ask the vet to check Loki next time we go in, there are other conditions that can affect eyes, so a diagnosis may be a good idea.