I haven't but it is more common now. I believe it runs about 2000. Per eye. Care credit can be used to make pmts. You can usually get away with doing just one eye.

To help him cope with blindness. Put a different texture mat near the door to go out, and near his food, so the different feel on his feet alerts him to where he is. If you have stairs, baby gate them so he doesn't accidentally go up, then fall down them/ vice versa. If you have just one step somewhete, you can put something like a hemp mat (or several, so he would have to step on it before going down stair...just make sure it is different textured than other mats near food and door) to alert him to step. When walking him outside a fenced yard ALWAYS use a leash. A blind loose dog will be a lost or dead dog. Keep a little contact so you can use that to offer guidance/reassurance that you are there. Be alert to bushes, fire hydrants, steps and guide him away from them. When going up or down steps say"step up/step down" so he will learn to rely on your directions.

Be sure to talk to him before you go pat him so you don't startle him. Putting a hand in front of him and calling him to you so he can smell your hand will help keep from startling him.

You can also use plug in air fresheners in different rooms, with a different scent for different rooms, or one by the back door if you have a doggie door and fenced yard. They quickly learn to associate that scent with where they are in the house. You can keep it adjusted to the lowest level of scent since they have very sensitive noses. Just always use the same scent for each particular rm...ie always use vanilla in bedroom, always cotton by back door, etc. Don't use vanilla in bdm one month and then vanilla in kitchen the next month.

Diabetic dogs often develop cataracts and vision loss can progress rapidly. If possible, suggest you consult with a vet ophthalmologist to determine the stage of the cataracts. If it's removed before it's mature, the outcome is usually successful.

elpaso1,

Thanks for a great and helpful post!

Salti, you're welcome

haven't had it done but wouldn't definitely consider it if it was needed for one of my dogs. You'll need to see a veterinary ophthalmologist for it.