“Supplementing with antioxidants like vitamins E, C and A is important and may be useful for slowing down the progression of cataracts”
Q Jake, our 10-year-old American Cocker Spaniel, has developed cataracts. Can you suggest any alternatives to surgery or ways to stop them getting worse?
P.L., via email
A Cataracts are when cloudiness develops in the lens of the eye, which is usually clear. They’re not the same as nuclear sclerosis, which is a normal age-related condition resulting in a hazy appearance to the eyes and seen in most old animals.
The eyes of pets with cataracts look cloudy to milky, and in most cases, the lens looks
