Going blind

As you all know...i now have 3 dogs at home,2 of them are pups.

This is not about the pups but about the other one,Brownie.He is almost 12 dog years which is equivalent to 84 human years.Recently,we found him to be so inactive,no running around,not much barking except when he gets excited about his daily walk,keep following anyone who passes him,basically..just not like how he was.

And then one day,when we were having our dinner and he was as usual,sitting beside,waiting for his DINNER as well..we noticed that if we move the food in front of him,there were no response from him.He just stared at the same place when the food would have been on his right or left.After awhile,then only will he move..

So,the next day,we went to the vet without him.It is a nightmare bringing him cause he gets so nervous and scared that he whines and anybody who has to hold him will be all scratched.We told the vet about his condition and hoping that there will be a cure.He said it must be a cataract.Operation can be performed but the technology and all that kind of stuff have not reached Malaysia.In other countries,to do it is EXPENSIVE.Alternatives?.....N-O-N-E.Not even anything to apply or medicine to stop the progress.Only thing is to take some vitamins with the hope that it will not deteriorate.

It is so difficult nowadays as he keeps walking into things.Can't imagine what it is like for him slowly losing his sight.Even if we have to pay a thousand or so,and considering that his life span is only up to 13-14 years,we still think it is worth it.Not only is it easier for us,but he also does not have to suffer.

Human cataract can be removed so easily nowadays....why can't they figure out something for the dogs as well and have it in Malaysia?