I am very sorry to hear that Danny's ulcer is not healing. A specialist is definitely a good idea. Is the ulcer deep? Did the vet say what kind of surgery?
Max had one ulcer that would not heal after 2 weeks of meds. He was scheduled to have a 'grid keratotomy' where a grid is scratched into the cornea to help it heal. Miraculously, Max's ulcer healed the morning his surgery was scheduled. Surgery was canceled.
Without knowing the particulars of Danny's ulcer, just wanted to share again a couple things that helped Max (along with meds and vet treatment): keeping him from overheating. Fresh, cool morning and evening air helped him heal.
I discovered his eye reacted badly to saline, even the non-preservative kind.
I kept all water out of eye -- didn't bathe his head. With his last ulcer, it was over a month after he healed before I gave him a full bath.
I had to be very careful with him outdoors, not allow him to stick his face in the grass or bushes. Carried him a lot.
Had to be vigilant about keeping hair out of his eyes.
Danny and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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