A dog normally has very good eyes, it is only true that the eyesight of dogs can deteriorate as they get older. This is the case with people, but it works the same with dogs. For example, it can happen that your dog suffers from cataracts. Fortunately, it is something that you can have solved by the vet.
Many people do not know exactly what cataracts are, they immediately think that they have gone blind when they hear it from the doctor. This is of course not the case, in this article we will look at what exactly cataracts are and what the costs are of an operation to treat cataracts.
What exactly is cataract?
State is actually a kind of clouding of the eye. It is also sometimes called cataract or gray cataract, it is really something that you only see in older dogs. However, in recent years we have seen that cataracts are also increasingly common in young dogs. Cataracts are actually caused in most cases by an inflammation or by a disease.
If your dog suffers from cataracts, he can no longer see very well. During the day it is still okay, but the vision becomes really bad in the dark or in the half-darkness due to the screen. In severe cases, cataracts can cause blindness, although this is generally not very common.
There are several signs that you can see if your dog might be suffering from cataracts. For example, your pet may have cataracts if he drinks a lot or if he urinates a lot. But it can also show itself if there is a greater appetite or if he is very thin. This can be related to an underlying disease that is the cause, such as diabetes.
The cost of the operation
In most cases, your dog will not need surgery, especially if your dog is old. The dog can find its way in the dark perfectly well by means of its other senses, which means that surgery is not really beneficial. However, this does not apply to young dogs, these dogs are usually operated on for cataracts.
Treatment for cataracts is not exactly cheap. It is therefore quite difficult to give a specific amount, because the prices vary greatly. For example, you will pay more for a heavier dog and also in the Randstad you pay extra. An estimate can be given, this will be approximately between €900 and €1500 for an operation.
Insuring your dog
Of course, it can happen that your dog suffers from cataracts that need to be treated. If this is the case, then it can be that you will spend quite a bit of money on the treatment. It is not that cheap to have a treatment done for your dog. And on top of the above prices, there are also the medicines. Fortunately, you can save money, this is by taking out dog insurance .
With this insurance you can get the costs you make reimbursed. This way you save a lot of money, especially if you have a dog that will need a fairly extensive treatment to treat the cataract. With us you can find all insurances, so you know exactly what suits you.
