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Join Date: Nov 2008
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My dog punctured his eye on 03/17, vet did emergency surgery and filled it w/saline and stitched the rupture. We think he caught it when cleaning his face with his paw.
Last Monday 30th, he was to have the stitches removed. When the vet tried to remove them, the eye ruptured again. This time she stitched it and also stitched the eyelid shut to try to help it heal. Yesterday we took him to an animal eye specialist. He is an older dog (15) and he has cateracts. The specialist feels, due to the cataract, he had little or no vision in the injured eye. Her recommendation is to remove the eye. Our options are: #1 Surgery to repair the eye, no guarantee of vision. Cost $2500. #2 Continue with meds/drops, like we have been. Can take 2-6 months to heal, again no guarantees on healing or vision. He may continue to be uncomfortable until fully healed. #3 Remove the eye. Vet said it is relief from any pain/discomfort he is quick, in 2-3 days. Most animals do fine with one eye. Cost is appx $500. Does anyone have experience with their pet losing an eye? I am willing to pay the $2500 for surgery, but it’s not what was recommended. We figure we will trust the professional’s opinion on what is best for him. Anyone who wants to suggestion putting him down, please keep it to yourself. In no way is that an option for us. |
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![]() ![]() We've always gotten good info from our vet. However, I would do a bit of a search on the web to verify this info as if you decide for removal, it is not reversable. If you are completely comfortable with option #3, go with that one. Growing up, my dog had bad cataracts in one eye and did just fine. Good luck Jeff |
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I had a dog that lost her eye because she picked on a dog 5 times her size. She lived for about 12 years beyond that with no issues and acted normal the whole time.
YMMV
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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I'd probably take the eye. If it was a younger pup I'd say stick it out.
But one thing that is amazing about dogs is no matter what happens to them or what body part they loose. As long as they get some love and attention they will be happy.
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Join Date: Nov 2008
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Sorry to hear that Michelle
![]() I'd personally go with removing the eye if the chance of it healing is slim. The corective surgery is a lot of money on a slim chance of it helping. That's just my opinion though, hope you can get it worked out soon. |
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That is so true. Dogs rock. I think removing the eye sounds best as well. I'm sorry. ![]() |
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I would definitely remove the eye considering his age, the financial cost and what it will actually do for him. There's no sense in having him go through more pain for something that *might* save his eye. I've met plenty of dogs with one eye, one leg, etc. and they all seem to get around just fine. Remember, dogs don't really feel sorry for themselves the way people do so he won't even miss it
I'm appalled that they would charge you $500 to remove the eye as well, but I guess that's the way it goes. ________ 2SEXYHORNY4U Last edited by Kaneman; 05-09-2011 at 07:38 PM.. |
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When I worked at the vet, we had 1 or 2 dogs that lost their eye. It took a little bit for them to get used to, but after they do, you won't even notice a difference, with the exception they turn their heads more to make up for it.
Sorry this happened to your dog. |
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sorry to hear about the pooch, but dogs, like everything look more badass with an eyepatch
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