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My dog's eyes have a red reflection. Could this mean blindness?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 8 years and 8 months old

Should I be worried about blindness? I watched a show that mentioned red eye in dogs could indicate blindness; I've had a blind dog before, and have no problem doing it again, just need to know.

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Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 22nd, 2018

Hello, that reflection in your dogs eyes appears like norma tapetal reflection. Red eyes do not always indicate blindness, so I wouldn't create that association with your dog's eyes. More so, look for any signs to bumping into things, being startled, looking into space and being unable to find his food bowl. These would be more likely to be consistent with blindness.

Hope this helps and best of luck.
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