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Old 11-21-2008, 01:46 PM   #1
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Cry Devastated! Vet wants to remove Bucky’s eye.

Sorry this is so long, but please read! I NEED ADVICE!

Back in July, I let Bucky out in our fenced backyard and he got bit by a Bulldog that got in. He had a gash on his head and there was a “blood bubble” where his right eye should have been. I totally freaked out when this happened. I rushed him to our vet. The vet said that he had an ocular hemorrhage and gave me some antibiotics to prevent infection and an ointment to keep the eye area moist. He sent us home assuring me that Bucky would heal up fine and he would NOT be blind in that eye.

As the weeks passed his personality was the same, my playful little guy. I noticed that his eye was clouding over. My husband and I have some experience “doctoring animals” as our business is farming and ranching. We doctor our own cattle yearly, but I am not comfortable trying to diagnose my baby because he is so small and I am not a vet. Anyway, I knew that the cloudiness in his eye meant that he was blind, but he had no sign of infection and he was acting perfectly normal.

It did not look very “cute”, but he is my baby no matter what imperfection he has. So I thought “Ok, so he is blind in one eye, but he is still the same old Bucky personality wise. I just have to keep watch over him because if he gets too excited he runs into stuff on that side.”

Well, the first of last week I noticed this membrane looking thing in the inside, bottom corner of his eye (I later found out that dogs have a third eyelid, but I will get to that in a minute). As the days progressed it started to cover his eye more and more. Now you cannot see his cloudy little eyeball at all, just the membrane. He is still acting fine and it is not bothering him at all and there are NO signs of infection.

So, yesterday I took him to a vet that specializes in small animals. The vet said that the eye has been damaged so badly that it is dead. The eyeball is shrinking and will continue to and the third eyelid is what I am seeing that is covering it. He said that I have two options:

Option one is to leave it like it is and keep an eye on him to make sure that is does not get infected. Any dirt blowing in the air or hair or particles of anything can get in there. If it does than they will have to remove the eye when his immune system is poor because of the infection. And sew it closed when it is removed.

Option two is to remove it now and saw it shut. My fear with this is that they have to put him under. What if he doesn’t wake up?? He is scheduled to go in on Tuesday to have it done. That way I can keep an eye on him while I am home for the holiday.

Please help!! What would you do?
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Old 11-21-2008, 01:54 PM   #2
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Oh goodness.
The third eyelid doing that can't be comfortable even if he isn't showing it unless everything is totally numb.

If you trust this vet, I would go with his advice and have it removed.
If you have any doubts, get a second opinion.
If it happened to Ellie and infection set in from dirt, I'd feel like it was my fault for not taking care of it early.

There is always risk with anesthesia but it shouldn't be any different than spay/neuter. Sometimes we just can't avoid it.
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I would have the eye removed, personally. Better to go under anesthesia in a healthy state than to be weakened by infection, especially for breeds that are already prone to anesthesia issues.
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Old 11-21-2008, 01:56 PM   #4
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Honey I am so sorry that this happened and now you are under pressure...

Do you trust this Vet? If so, please try to have faith that it will all be ok...We will be praying for you and your little man...

I have to admit, that if this were me, I probably would want to remove it now and close it up, as I am so fearful of infections and compromised immune systems.

Not sure if that helped, but know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Old 11-21-2008, 02:01 PM   #5
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Honey I am so sorry that this happened and now you are under pressure...

Do you trust this Vet? If so, please try to have faith that it will all be ok...We will be praying for you and your little man...

I have to admit, that if this were me, I probably would want to remove it now and close it up, as I am so fearful of infections and compromised immune systems.

Not sure if that helped, but know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I completely agree. The only thing I would add is to suggest you pay a little extra to have all of the presurgical blood work done. That should pick up any issues before he is put under (if he has any).

Hugs to you and your little one. I'm so sorry!
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I am sorry to hear about little Bucky. I will keep him in my prayers. Please let us know how he is doing after surgery
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This has got to be a very hard thing for you to deal with. I would have to agree with the others. Have his eye taken out while it's not infected. If he truely can't see out of it,he is already used to that loss of vision,and you say he's doing well. Although anytime we have to put our babies under anesthesia,it's nerve wracking,but if you trust your vet,go with your gut. Only you can make this decission. We are all here for you,and will be through whatever lies ahead. Hugs and Kisses from Aiden and I. Please keep us updated. I'll keep you both in my prayers.
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Call me crazy, but I'd get a second opinion.
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Oh this must be just so difficult for you. I agree with the others. I would have it done now. It sounds like either way it will have to happen at some point and you don't want him getting an infection. He will bounce back no problem and will always be winking at you Please keep us posted. I'll be praying for Bucky!!!
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I agree with the other posters....best to take care of it now. But if you are hesitate I would get that second opinion soon and not wait. I'll be praying for your Bucky.
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Oh the poor baby. I wish him luck with whatever decision you make.
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My friends yorkie Mr. Benson had the very same thing happen to him. The eye was removed and he has no problems at all. You can only tell that the eye is missing if you look close. He is a sweet and happy dog.

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My husband's rat terrier was attacked by something a year ago... came home with his face all cut up... it was 6 months later when his eye became infected (vet said it was from the original injury 6 months before). They tried to save his eye... for a few months we put drops in his eye... he was on antibiotic pills... etc. He was blind in the eye.

Long story short... his eye became real infected about 2 1/2 months later and they took the eye out... He was fine after the surgery and has been great ever since. Hopefully he will stay out of trouble and keep his other eye!!

Good luck with whatever you decide to do... I am sure everything will work out fine if you go ahead with the surgery.
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i am so sorry if you trust vet i would get it done he will be fine as i baby sat a little yorkie girl who had one eye as her and another yorkie girl got into a fight and eye had to be removed -- i am going to post a pic --she did just fine. I know i am super paranoid but i would get a second opinion from an opthamologist but i really do not have a vet i fully trust yet and tend to go to specialists for everything. Here is a pic of madeline
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH for the picture!! It looks much better than his right now. It makes me feel better!

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