Colliewood Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 (edited) Hi, Need to start this post by saying I am not convinced there is a problem but I am not convinced there isn't also. I have an appointment at vet but feel it might be unneccesary. My 18mth old Collie sometimes barks at us like she does not recognise us, She will bark at people coming in the door. Not ideal but not the end of the world. BUT, we will walk into her sight and she barks at us like it is a stranger. It is always in the same environment.Same room, lighting etc. Outside it's fine. when I say the same environment I mean, she is in the rumpus room and we will walk into her view and bark at us like she does not know us. She has the natural light coming in behind her which may cause a glare I am not sure. I know dogs see things differently, as in movement etc but is there such a thing as long or short sightedness in dogs??? I need to add, she is a blue merle collie with a bi eye. (really don't know if that makes a difference) Have to add, she is from a reg breeder and full CEA etc eye tested and cleared. ta Edited January 27, 2010 by Colliewood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 If you are worried about her sight, best to go straight to an eye specialist vet and have them check her over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carluke Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Agree with Becks, take her to an Eye specialist. Try the one that did her puppy eye check. Cheers Kate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colliewood Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share Posted January 27, 2010 thanks for that. We are off to vet this afternoon as I thought I would need refferal from him??? no?? Am pulling out her paperwork today and will ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayly Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 I have a bitch that passed her puppy eye checks for CEA but has been found to be affected through DNA. Were the parents DNA tested for CEA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colliewood Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 I have a bitch that passed her puppy eye checks for CEA but has been found to be affected through DNA. Were the parents DNA tested for CEA? yes both were clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayly Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Good. At least that's one thing you can clear from the list of possabilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfin Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Ask a veterinary ophthalmologist to perform retinoscopy on your dog to check for short sightedness. It is a short painless procedure that is done without sedation or anaesthetic and checks the focusing ability of the eyes.... 'cos dogs can't read the chart!! We find this is can be a cause in cases like yours. Often though, there is no visual impairment and it is a behavioural issue. All the Best, N. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colliewood Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 Ask a veterinary ophthalmologist to perform retinoscopy on your dog to check for short sightedness. It is a short painless procedure that is done without sedation or anaesthetic and checks the focusing ability of the eyes.... 'cos dogs can't read the chart!!We find this is can be a cause in cases like yours. Often though, there is no visual impairment and it is a behavioural issue. All the Best, N. Thanks Elfin, calling the opthalmologist back tomorrow (he did the CEA check) to get appointment. I agree with you that more often it is likely to be a behavioural issue but it is very different barking to if a new person / stranger came into the house. It is genuinely like she does not realise it's us. There is something odd about it. She NEVER barks at us in any other situation, eg attention seeking. I would not put up with that. They are pretty well adjusted dogs. ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lab lady Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 something else you should consider is her hearing, she may not hear you approaching and gets startled when she suddenly sees you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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