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Old 01-10-2011, 01:59 PM   #20
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Originally Posted by xmasbaby75 View Post
Sapphire has cherry eye. The vet told us she was born with it, although it was not noticeable right away. The vet said there is surgery to fix it (it is more common in larger breeds) - but since she is only 4 pounds, they did not want to do the surgery. It does not bother her at all.
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Originally Posted by ladyjane View Post
I have never heard of a vet recommending leaving a pup with something like that. What does her weight have to do with it? Pups undergo anesthesia all of the time that weigh 4 pounds...even less. I would go for another opinion if she were mine.

Besides, they could easily take care of it when she has her dental. She does have dentals I hope.
Why didn't you vet fix it when Sapphire was spayed? It's such a simple procedure to do while they are under for another procedure.
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