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06-10-2011, 02:28 PM | #16 | |
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She had very little trouble finding her way around being totally blind & she still enjoyed play time in the living room floor with me & her romps in the back yard as long as she could smell where I was as she was also deaf. Not trying to talk you in or out of anything, just saying Be sure that the eye situation is not causing all of her troubles. Last edited by lillymae; 06-10-2011 at 02:30 PM. | |
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06-10-2011, 03:52 PM | #17 |
LoveMy2 Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East Tennessee
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| I am so sorry you are facing this with Cassie. Please know I will be thinking of you and Cassie. I will pray for your guidance through this tough situation and know whatever comes, you will will what is best for her. |
06-12-2011, 07:16 AM | #18 | |
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I'll let you know what Dr Jo says tomorrow. I wonder if she can remove the eye. She did a great job with Gracie's knee when her pins came loose and had to be removed. | |
06-12-2011, 07:37 AM | #19 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama
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| When my first Yorkie, Laciebug was suffering with a brain disorder, I asked the "Is it time" question to my vet every time I went. I was always told, "Listen to Laciebug, she will tell you when it's time". I am facing the same decision with Boo our 15 year old Boxer. I'm listening to her and she's saying she isn't ready. The day she looks in my direction (she is nearly blind) with her warm brown eyes and tells me that she just can't go on, I'll call Dr. Amy and ask for her to come out and do the deed. It is a day that is in the not too distant future, family members who love Boo are kept up to date, etc. We will have a quiet family celebration with Boo and we'll all be with her when she goes to sleep for that final time. |
06-12-2011, 08:44 AM | #20 |
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| I really hope your appointment goes well tomorrow. Ashley's vision was affected by her cataracts, but I think she was more frustrated about getting in places with obstructions or corners that she couldn't make her way out of due to her dementia. Anipryl really helped her, and we also did our best to clear anything that she could walk into so that she was safe and also less frustrated. In spite of the dementia and vision problems, I believe she had a good quality of life and she was still very happy. My thoughts and prayers are with both of you.
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06-12-2011, 01:50 PM | #21 |
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| My Gracie learned quickly to take corners slow. With cataracts, sometimes they can see shadows & light but not much else. The problem is the glaucoma as it causes so much pain that the dog gets very stressed over that pain & it can often appear as though the dog has dementia when they don't. If you have ever had severe constant pain then you know that it deff affects your WHOLE being. My vet told me when Gracie developed the glaucoma that it is one of the MOST painful things a dog can go through. I believe he was rite as she was back to her old happy self the very evening of her eye removal. To answer your question , Can your regular vet remove the eye ? Yes he/she can, it does not need to be a specialist for a removal only for treatment of certain conditions and it appears that your baby is past the point of any form of treatment helping her. Also I wanted to tell you that Gracie & I used to play peek-a-boo as well & that game continued after she was totally blind, I just made sure to make little noises so she always knew where I was. Gracie also continued to play with her stuffed toys but instead of throwing them I would get on the ground or put her on the couch & hold the toy & she would kill it while I held it for her so she would not loose it. I will continue to pray for you both. |
06-13-2011, 03:47 PM | #22 |
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| My head is spinning. Accordig to the vet, Casey has to be in a lot of pain. Blood vessels have ruptured and the pressure is so bad and the damage so extensive that the eye simply can't be save. We suspected that. So Cassie, for now, is on heavy doses of pain meds. Her eye will be removed in about a week. The cataract on her other eye has reached a stage where the vet doesn't hold out much hope of her being able to see if it is removed. She advised that it just wasn't worth what we would have to put in to it. She would only give me about a 10% chance that surgery would be successful and the eyesignt probably wouln't be that good even if the cateract was successfully removed. Evidently they do damage to the eye. I deidnt know that. Cassie is in early stage heart failure but her lungs are great and the vet seems to think the surgery will go alright. The vet tech has a blind cat and she gave me some tips on how to cope with it. I hope and pray that Cassie can learn to cope and not be afraid of the darkness around her. Bless her heart. She deserves a chance. We intend to give it to her. I'll let you all know how it goes. Thanks again for the support. L PS If you see a lot of typos blame Touhy. She is walking all over my keybord and I'm tired of going back and correcting her paw prints. Hugs L |
06-13-2011, 04:09 PM | #23 |
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| Lou I am so sorry to hear of the difficulties Cassie is going through and the heartache her situation is causing you. I pray that her pain eases and whatever time she has left is filled with love and comfort, which I know she gets in abundance from you. Sending prayers for Cassie and hugs for you.
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06-14-2011, 04:06 AM | #24 |
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| I'm sorry Cassie is hurting. You're both in my thoughts and prayers. Will the surgery be next week? Why the wait? Hugs to you both, Bonny
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06-14-2011, 04:24 AM | #25 |
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| I'm just seeing this today and my heart just breaks for you. I know how much Cassie means to you and that she only want the very best for her. Poor little darling It's so very hard when they begin to fail, more so on us. {{{{{{{hugs}}}}}} to you my friend.
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06-14-2011, 04:42 AM | #26 |
Gidget & Sidney's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA
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| Will be keeping Cassie and her surgery in our prayers. Sorry to hear she is in pain right now.
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06-14-2011, 11:24 AM | #27 | ||
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Thanks Gidget and thanks everyon for the prayers and well wishes. YT prayers mean a lot to me. I'll keep y'all informed as best I can. | ||
06-14-2011, 11:32 AM | #28 | |
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The vet said the same thing you said about the dementia. Cassie could very well snap out of it once the pain is gone. As far as peeing like she did, Dr Jo said she probably just didn't care because she was so stressed out. We discussed her behavior and she said it doesn't sound like dementia to her but we will see. The pills she is on could also cause some urgency. I am hopeful that we will once again have our happy little fur ball. DH took all of the dogs to the groomer this morning. Lisa, our groomer, cried when she saw Cassie's eyes and heard about the surgery. She loves that little sweetie almost as much as we do. Afterall she has been seeing her every six weeks for 12 years! I think I might have to the board before that she has,many times, offered to take her if we didn't want her anymore. | |
06-14-2011, 11:39 AM | #29 |
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| So sorry you are having to make such a difficult decission. I will pray for comfort and peace for both you and your baby.
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06-14-2011, 08:45 PM | #30 | |
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