Teddy's eye has a problem. Last night, I noticed Teddy's eye was a little red but no other issues. Then this morning I noticed that his third eyelid was protruding and that the redness seemed worse.
I took him to my regular vet who stained his eye to check for ulcers (there were none), checked his eye pressure (it was normal), and checked to see if his tears were the same in both eyes (they were). Three regular veterinarians examined the eye and noticed the eye had swelling. They still were concerned about the diagnosis, so wanted us to see an ophthalmologist today.
We called all around and could not find someone to see Teddy but did find that the ER clinic here would see him and that the eye doctor would confer with the ER doctor. We got there and the ER doctor felt that Teddy had a Retrobulbar Abscess. Basically, this is an abscess behind the eye which causes pressure to push the eye out and builds pressure in the socket. Without fast treatment, it can cause blindness or even death! They think it is related to the dental extractions Teddy had three weeks ago since the molars in the upper jaw were involved with his dental.
Teddy has to go on antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication and we have to have our vet take a look in a week. If it doesn't improve within a few days, Teddy will need a CT scan to find out what else is going on behind his eye.
Teddy has been through so much in his short life and it sometimes doesn't seem fair. On the other hand, though, I'm glad I am so in tune w/ my dogs and do not wait when I see something going on with them.
Please say a prayer that Teddy's healing will be fast and he won't suffer. Here are pics --
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