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is it common for boxers to go blind or get cataracts

Sent to Pet Experts December 08, 2005 7:27 p.m.

my boxers (diesel) eyes are drooping tonight and one seems to have a blue tint is this normal or common

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Age: 6; Male; Breed: boxer

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December 08, 2005 7:29 p.m. (1 minute and 27 seconds later)

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This is common in all breeds but it does happen more in some than in others. Cataracts will not cause the eye to droop and you won't see a tint across the whole eye.

It sounds like you are dealing with something else.

I would go ahead and see the vet with her for an exam. Ocular health is very important.

Let me know if you still have questions.

Tammy F. -- Pet Care Expert -- 99% Positive Feedback on 5064 Pet Accepts
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Sent December 08, 2005 7:43 p.m. (13 minutes and 54 seconds later)

I am still worried this does'nt tell if this emergency or what

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December 08, 2005 7:43 p.m. (53 seconds later)

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I don't think that it's an emergency and that you need to see the vet tonight. But I do think that you need to see the vet with him tomorrow for an ocular (of the eye) exam.

Tammy F. -- Pet Care Expert -- 99% Positive Feedback on 5064 Pet Accepts
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