re: May you never experience life with an old, blind dog

That's a valid question and one we've obviously grappled with.

He still loves his food and loves to be petted and walked, so he still enjoys life when he's the center of attention. Problem is that he can't be our entire universe.

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I have a dog with one eye myself my question is why would you not put a "old" dog down if he is blind? What kind of quality of life do you think he/she is having?

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Dogs generally adapt to blindness much better than humans do. I had a dog that was blind for 5 years, never bumped into walls or doors or anything, got around the house on her own, great appetite.

I would never put a dog down just because they lose some vision. Give them a couple weeks or months to adapt and then make a decision.