Update on Danny:
Danny was referred to an Ophthalmologist in Albuquerque New Mexico this past Monday. So my husband, Danny and I traveled 7 hours to see the ophthalmologist yesterday. Danny was a good boy the entire trip. I was surprised because it was his first long distance trip.
The doctor examined his right eye (damaged eye) and used an ultrasound machine to get a closer look at his eye. We were then informed that Danny will never get his vision back in his right eye. The cat's claw really punctured Danny's pupil and pushed it to the back of his eye. The doctor said she didn't notice any discomfort. She gave us three different eye drops to help the eye color go back to normal and to stop glaucoma before it starts. The doctor also mention that she would need to take out his eye if it starts causing problems in the future.
Our main concern was wondering if he felt any discomfort/pain and saving his vision. It was heartbreaking to hear that Danny will never be able to see in his right eye again. I cried so hard when the doctor told us the news. I think I made her feel so uncomfortable because she left the room. Danny is not in any pain at the moment. In fact, he's glad he doesn't have to wear his cone anymore. His personality came back as soon as the cone came off. He seems much happier and his energy has returned. Which makes me feel a little better. I keep going back to the day he was injured. Because I had left him with a close friend and he was hurt under her supervision. I keep thinking, "I should have took him with us to the wedding then he wouldn't have been hurt." But at the same time I can't keep going back and thinking , "What if." It's heartbreaking and unfair. But I still have a healthy dog whom I love and I know he loves me. All that matters is that he's loved and that he's happy.
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