Montgomery County Veterinary Hospital For Dogs With Cataracts

Cataracts form for many reasons and an underlying disease state is sometimes present, however, the most common reason is genetic/inherited traits. When a disease state is the cause, veterinarians will look for a history of diabetes, trauma, nutritional disorders, exposure to radiation and age-related disease. It is important to note that diabetes is the second most common cause of cataracts in dogs. If your dog has a history of weight loss, increased drinking and urination, and a whitish color to his eyes, he should be evaluated by your veterinarian and tested for diabetes.