Cataract Remedies for Cats and Dogs
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As pet owners we all dread having the day arrive when we must deal with the unavoidable fact that our pet is aging, and as a result is unfortunately more prone to a number of health related problems. Just like humans, one of the common issues to affect our pets as they age involves vision problems, and more specifically, cataracts. However, cataracts in pets can develop as a result of issues other than merely old age. Factors such as poor diet during the pregnancy stages of the animal's mother, hereditary issues and diabetes mellitus can all play a part in your pet developing cataracts.
Cataracts in your pet affect the actual lens inside the eye, causing cloudiness and making it difficult for the animal to see things the way they normally would. The onset of cataracts in your pet may be evident if you notice a slight grayish color to the eyes, which will progress as the animal ages or as the disease progresses. Animals who develop the problem as a result of their parent's nutritionally lacking diet may begin to show signs as early as a few weeks of age and could lead to complete blindness within two or three years.
There are a number of homeopathic treatments available for different stages of the disease. If you have been fortunate enough to catch the problem very early on it is suggested that you try adding Sulphur to the pets diet in order to treat and slow the progression of the cloudy lens. For pets that have had cataract surgery and yet the condition continues to worsen, try using a treatment of Senega, and for long-term use try Silicea.
DISCLAIMER
* Our readers offer information and opinions on Earth Clinic, not as a substitute for professional veterinary prevention, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your veterinarian before taking any home remedies or supplements or following any treatment suggested by anyone on this site. Only your Veterinarian can provide you with advice on what is safe and effective for your pet's unique needs or diagnose your pet's particular medical history.
05/24/2009: Sayer Ji from Bonita Springs, FL writes: "I appreciate health anecdotes, but also understand that today's standard for health claims is "evidence-based." So, in an attempt to provide ammunition to those who are sharing their valid experiences, I have posted a great study on Wheat Grass reversing age-related cataracts (and other physiological parameters of aging) in dogs. This very encouraging study was published in the Journal of Biogerontology in 2005 and can be found on the non-profit website: http://www.greenmedinfo.com/content/wheat-sprout-extract-reduces-lens-opacity-and-reverses-age-related-alterations-physiology"
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