
08/23/2025
National Blind Dog Day aims to raise awareness about the amazing abilities of these widely misunderstood pets.
Like humans, some dogs are born blind, while others lose their vision in one or both eyes because of age, trauma, or diseases. Fortunately, they quickly adjust to their new reality and can live long, happy lives without losing most of their independence.
We encourage people not to shortchange visually disabled dogs when choosing a furry companion to adopt. While they may need more care at first, they adapt quickly and can live long, happy, and healthy lives without being a “burden.”
If you have a blind dog, don’t forget to share your story and experience – let people know the rewards and challenges of raising a visually impaired canine.
Invest in Your Dog’s Eye Health
There are numerous potential causes of vision loss in dogs. While some can be avoided to save your pet from becoming blind, others, like age and your dog breed’s predisposition to vision problems, are inevitable.
Some common causes of eye discomfort or visual impairment include the following:
Diabetes
Glaucoma
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Suddenly Acquired Retinal Degeneration (SARDS)
Cataracts
Extreme trauma to the head
Brain tumors
Old age