blindness

[faby]

Today our 11yr old Lab/Irish Setter suddenly became blind.  Her eyes are blood shot and she cannot see.  She is very happy otherwise and able to do all her tricks.  Any suggestions and also is this common in the breed?  
Anxiously awaiting your response.

Thank you

[suzi-q]

It is possibly diabetes.  Please take your dog to the vet.  Dogs do very well adjusting to a sense taken away.....unlike people.  They compensate very rapidly and do fine. However, YOu need to find the underlying cause as to why this has happened and get the necessary treatment.  

[Jaybay]

Please don't wait for a response here instead of going directly to your own vet.  Something is very, very wrong!