Possibly blinding your doggie?

cars · Post by **cars** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 2:55 pm

I've seen this many times before, & again today. I saw a car wizzing by with the cutiest doggie sticking it's head out of the car's window! The car had to be going about 60mph, it seemed like the dog was enjoying the stiff breeze.

However, I can't help but to wonder, when a person rides a motorcycle at 60mph they wear at least googles to protect their eyes in the event that a bug & or some other debries were to sandblast their face/eyes.

So I guess my question is:

Aren't these dog owners playing russian ruellette with possibly blinding their dog's eyes by letting them stick their heads out against 60mph wind force?

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 3:55 pm

cars;1136920 wrote: I've seen this many times before, & again today. I saw a car wizzing by with the cutiest doggie sticking it's head out of the car's window! The car had to be going about 60mph, it seemed like the dog was enjoying the stiff breeze.

However, I can't help but to wonder, when a person rides a motorcycle at 60mph they wear at least googles to protect their eyes in the event that a bug & or some other debries were to sandblast their face/eyes.

So I guess my question is:

Aren't these dog owners playing russian ruellette with possibly blinding their dog's eyes by letting them stick their heads out against 60mph wind force?

I totally agree Cars and dog owners should follow my example:

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Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 3:56 pm

cars;1136920 wrote: I've seen this many times before, & again today. I saw a car wizzing by with the cutiest doggie sticking it's head out of the car's window! The car had to be going about 60mph, it seemed like the dog was enjoying the stiff breeze.

However, I can't help but to wonder, when a person rides a motorcycle at 60mph they wear at least googles to protect their eyes in the event that a bug & or some other debries were to sandblast their face/eyes.

So I guess my question is:

Aren't these dog owners playing russian ruellette with possibly blinding their dog's eyes by letting them stick their heads out against 60mph wind force? One should also protect against possible head injury.

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Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 3:58 pm

cars;1136920 wrote: I've seen this many times before, & again today. I saw a car wizzing by with the cutiest doggie sticking it's head out of the car's window! The car had to be going about 60mph, it seemed like the dog was enjoying the stiff breeze.

However, I can't help but to wonder, when a person rides a motorcycle at 60mph they wear at least googles to protect their eyes in the event that a bug & or some other debries were to sandblast their face/eyes.

So I guess my question is:

Aren't these dog owners playing russian ruellette with possibly blinding their dog's eyes by letting them stick their heads out against 60mph wind force? and of course, ensure smaller dogs are secured adequetly:

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Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 4:00 pm

cars;1136920 wrote: I've seen this many times before, & again today. I saw a car wizzing by with the cutiest doggie sticking it's head out of the car's window! The car had to be going about 60mph, it seemed like the dog was enjoying the stiff breeze.

However, I can't help but to wonder, when a person rides a motorcycle at 60mph they wear at least googles to protect their eyes in the event that a bug & or some other debries were to sandblast their face/eyes.

So I guess my question is:

Aren't these dog owners playing russian ruellette with possibly blinding their dog's eyes by letting them stick their heads out against 60mph wind force? And protect them from cold winds:

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Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 4:05 pm

Make sure your dog is fitted with the colours of your team

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chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 5:04 pm

I thought some states had laws-like when the dogs are in the back of pickups, they need to be safely tethered.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 5:23 pm

chonsigirl;1137024 wrote: I thought some states had laws-like when the dogs are in the back of pickups, they need to be safely tethered.

I don't think we have any laws here like that..... it's madness

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Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 5:29 pm

cars;1136920 wrote: I've seen this many times before, & again today. I saw a car wizzing by with the cutiest doggie sticking it's head out of the car's window! The car had to be going about 60mph, it seemed like the dog was enjoying the stiff breeze.

However, I can't help but to wonder, when a person rides a motorcycle at 60mph they wear at least googles to protect their eyes in the event that a bug & or some other debries were to sandblast their face/eyes.

So I guess my question is:

Aren't these dog owners playing russian ruellette with possibly blinding their dog's eyes by letting them stick their heads out against 60mph wind force?

I'm always shocked at seeing this as well, some dog owners just don't care.:-5:-5

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 5:48 pm

Odie;1137054 wrote: I'm always shocked at seeing this as well, some dog owners just don't care.:-5:-5

Our dogs have car harnesses a little like seat belts to stop them moving too much. They also protect them if the car has to brake suddenly.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 7:27 pm

oscar;1137089 wrote: Our dogs have car harnesses a little like seat belts to stop them moving too much. They also protect them if the car has to brake suddenly.

wish they would use them here.:-5:-5

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:08 pm

Odie;1137206 wrote: wish they would use them here.:-5:-5 I'm really surprised they are not world wide. They are a god send. Before them, Scully would insist on sitting in Pete's lap as he was driving. Maybe they are available on the net?

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:21 pm

Our 10 year old Poodle has worn Soft Contact Lenses for the past 4 years and loves to have his head out the window of the car. He not only sees better but his eyes are protected. :driving:

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:32 pm

Lon;1137311 wrote: Our 10 year old Poodle has worn Soft Contact Lenses for the past 4 years and loves to have his head out the window of the car. He not only sees better but his eyes are protected. :driving:

Is that because his sight is impaired or for hanging his head out of the window protection?

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:34 pm

Lon;1137311 wrote: Our 10 year old Poodle has worn Soft Contact Lenses for the past 4 years and loves to have his head out the window of the car. He not only sees better but his eyes are protected. :driving:

at 60mph

or 100KM?

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:34 pm

Odie;1137206 wrote: wish they would use them here.:-5:-5 Odie, this is what my dogs have and i checked e bay and there is lots of sites where you can order them.

Hi-Craft Dog Car Harness: Hi-Craft Dog Car Harnesses

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:37 pm

oscar;1137329 wrote: Odie, this is what my dogs have and i checked e bay and there is lots of sites where you can order them.

Hi-Craft Dog Car Harness: Hi-Craft Dog Car Harnesses

I've seen them hun, my son has two for his dogs, but so many here just don't use them.....the poor dogs eyes and ears!:-5:-5

Dogs ears are extremely sensitive.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:39 pm

Odie;1137331 wrote: I've seen them hun, my son has two for his dogs, but so many here just don't use them.....the poor dogs eyes and ears!:-5:-5

Dogs ears are extremely sensitive. Too true, and dogs die needlessly in car crashes as well being thrown forward if you have to brake suddenly.

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:47 pm

oscar;1137324 wrote: Is that because his sight is impaired or for hanging his head out of the window protection?

Jasper has chronic astigmatism (blurred vision)

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:54 pm

Lon;1137342 wrote: Jasper has chronic astigmatism (blurred vision) Bless him and bless you for spending the money on him. I'm afraid my Mulder and Scully are getting cataracts. They will have to go for a check soon.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:56 pm

Lon;1137311 wrote: Our 10 year old Poodle has worn Soft Contact Lenses for the past 4 years and loves to have his head out the window of the car. He not only sees better but his eyes are protected. :driving:

Really !

Our 17 yr old cat is about blind. she gets around by bumping into the wall with her head left bump right.

Its sad.

One eye is gone but I wonder if they could do something about the other ?

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:58 pm

Nomad;1137351 wrote: Really !

Our 17 yr old cat is about blind. she gets around by bumping into the wall with her head left bump right.

Its sad.

One eye is gone but I wonder if they could do something about the other ?

does she have diabetics?

if not, definitely ask your vet.

Post by **Sunshine** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 11:52 pm

Nomad;1137351 wrote: Really !

Our 17 yr old cat is about blind. she gets around by bumping into the wall with her head left bump right.

Its sad.

One eye is gone but I wonder if they could do something about the other ?

Awww, that is sad. Poor thing.

Do you know the reason for her being blind in that one eye?

Post by **Sunshine** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 11:57 pm

I know my Raven, the border collie mix, is getting cataracts because when she is in a certain light her pupils are a hazy white. See seems to be able to see but not as well as she used to. I always give my pups treats when I come home. I throw one to each and she used to be able to catch it. Now she misses more often than not. Not a lot I can do. I can't manage a big vet bill right now.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 12:05 am

Sunshine;1137419 wrote: I know my Raven, the border collie mix, is getting cataracts because when she is in a certain light her pupils are a hazy white. See seems to be able to see but not as well as she used to. I always give my pups treats when I come home. I throw one to each and she used to be able to catch it. Now she misses more often than not. Not a lot I can do. I can't manage a big vet bill right now.

Do you have an RSPCA is America as here they will do it on a reduced bill if your on low income.

Post by **Sunshine** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 12:08 am

oscar;1137424 wrote: Do you have an RSPCA is America as here they will do it on a reduced bill if your on low income.
Not sure. I should check on that. I would love to help her if I could. She has been with me for 14 years now.

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:37 am

I dunno...I wouldn't let my kids do that so I don't think I would let an animal do it either.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 1:34 pm

Sunshine;1137425 wrote: Not sure. I should check on that. I would love to help her if I could. She has been with me for 14 years now.

The RSPCA has many hospitals and clinics here in the UK. If your on low income or benifit they will treat an animal but only charge for actual drugs or eqipment. If your on benifit totally, we have the PDSA, who give veterinary treatment free of charge.