Cataracts in dogs can be caused by many different things. Mostly it's thought to be genetic condition that affects dogs. Just like illnesses in humans can be passed down generations, the same can be said for dogs.

Despite this, there are also other factors which can contribute to cataracts in dogs. One of which is trauma.

Whether it be a recent traumatic event that your dog has had, or an event years back, it still can take it's toll.

Usually though, cataracts in dogs which is thought to be contributed to due to trauma, it's mostly the one eye that's affected rather than the both of them.

If on the other hand it's puppy cataracts that is presenting as a problem, then this is most likely going to be a genetic condition that your pup was born with.

On the other hand, if your dog is at the other end of the age scale, and getting rather up in age, it can be the old age that is the only factor causing the cataracts in your dog. This sort of problem is known as senile cataracts in dogs. This is when your dog gets older than 6 years usually. If your dog's under 6 years it's referred to in the opposite manner as it's called juvenile cataracts in dogs.

So What Causes Cataracts In Dogs...

Health Wise?

There are a few health conditions which can affect your pets eye sight and present some unpleasant dog eye problems for your pet. Glaucoma being the most serious issue and can lead to dog blindness. While the cataracts in your dog can be a risk to your dogs eye problems, there is effective treatment available to prevent any further damage to your dogs eyesight.

Dog diabetes is a big problem in respect of dog cataracts. Uveitis and corneal disease are also health concerns thought to be a problem which can cause dog cataracts.

Cataracts in dogs eyes are fairly common, and the list of the vision problems that dogs can be challenged with can be fairly lengthily. However, there are some common problems which are believed to put your dog in a higher risk position for developing cataracts in dogs. Illnesses such as kerato-conjunctivitis, corneal ulcers as well as cherry eye are a few of the more common dog eye problems.

If you feel that you dog may have any trouble at all, you should seek out the advice of a veterinary ophthalmologist as soon as possible.