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My dog can't see at night. What causes dog night blindness?
Updated on September 23, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Dogo Argentino | Male | 2 years and 6 months old
Hi, I'm ahmed,My dog can't see at night and when I took it out at night it jumps over the bushes and doesn't cross any type of obstacle but at day it can do easily.how can I help my dog out? Please!
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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on November 29, 2018
Hello. There can be a number of causes for night blindness including exposure to toxins & some drugs, primary eye disease & some heritable conditions such as PRA ( Progressive Retinal Atrophy). It is important to have a thorough eye exam done to rule out all possible retinopathies. This would include an examination of menace responses, corneal exam, fundic exam & possible electroretinogram. Hope you can have Moti seen by a veterinary ophthalmologist to determine the cause of the night blindness. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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