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11-21-2008, 08:31 PM | #16 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | ohh Tasha, I'm so sorry about this. Poor Bucky! Well, I agree with the others about getting a second opinion unless you really trust this vet. But if you trust him, just go with the option he suggests. I know it's hard to make this decision. But if the eye is dead, then keeping it will be just an estethical matter, which may bring problems later, so I think health should have more priority that looks. Also get the bloodwork done before to make sure your baby will be safe under the anesthesia. |
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11-21-2008, 08:31 PM | #17 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colorado
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| Thank you all so much for your support!! I guess that I was not clear in my post but the vet I went to yesterday was a second opinion. Like I said he is scheduled for the surgery on Tuesday so I guess that is what we are going to do. I will keep you all posted.
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11-21-2008, 08:37 PM | #18 |
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11-21-2008, 08:39 PM | #19 |
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| I am so terribly sorry. My first impulse, if you are near Alameda East, I would have another opinion. I personally think that they are among the best in the country. God bless you and I will be praying for little Bucky.
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11-21-2008, 08:44 PM | #20 |
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| I love that place I watch them on emergency vets on animal planet My dex was at a place like that here in california and i felt so safe. |
11-21-2008, 09:12 PM | #21 |
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| I had a cat that I rescued as a kitten and he did remarkable with just his one eye. He really did nto know any different. Your vet is right though about infection. Slinky's eye was so badly infected that he almost died. Removing his eye saved him. I know it's scary but I think he will feel better too and will adapt quickly. Best of luck to you. Elaine |
11-21-2008, 09:20 PM | #22 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member | My mil had a shihuz...who injured one eye and had to have it removed. Baby got along just fine. A side note...a few weeks later my MIL had her cornea replaced...her eye was glued shut until it healed. One day I casually mentioned....gee, ever hear how people and pets start to look alike? One of my cats injured their eye and it was removed. There are animal opthamologists who can make an artificial eye replacement. I didn't do that...but the option is there.
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11-22-2008, 09:08 AM | #23 |
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| Oh! I am so sorry you are having to deal with this! Poor Bucky (love the name, BTW). I agree with everyone else, about going ahead with the operation. It seems like a much better option to go ahead and do it now, then having to make the decision during an emergency, such as severe infection. You could have an artificial eye implanted. They do it quite frequently with horses. I personally wouldn't, but think it's a great option. Give Bucky hugs and kisses from me and my boys!!
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11-22-2008, 10:20 AM | #24 |
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| I'm so sorry that you're having to go through this. I'll have you and Bucky in my prayers.
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11-22-2008, 10:25 AM | #25 |
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| I had a miniature horse that had to have an eye removed. He got along just fine. As a matter of fact because of his coloring, people wouldnt even notice that his eye was sewn shut until I pointed it out. It didnt seen to affect him one bit. I think Bucky will be fine with the eye gone. Good luck.
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11-22-2008, 11:02 AM | #26 |
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| Good luck and Im praying for Bucky
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11-22-2008, 11:15 AM | #27 |
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| My aunt has a little mutt who had his eye kicked out by a deer! She let's his hair be long over the one eye & Cujo couldn't care less. He is a sweetheart & can out pace his little 'siste' Maddy, anyday! Be strong Bucky & take care of Mommy...she's gonna be a wreck! |
11-22-2008, 06:19 PM | #28 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colorado
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| You are totally right! He bounces back pretty easily and not much keeps him from having fun, but I am going to worry like crazy until all of this is over. Thanks! PS Maybe we should get some shades like yours!
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11-23-2008, 05:55 AM | #29 | |
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/hugs how scarey for you.
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11-24-2008, 04:07 AM | #30 |
Living My Yorkie Dream Donating Member | Well you certainly don't need my advice since you've gotten alot already and you've made your decision to have the surgery done. So let me just say, I do think that you made the right decision in having the eye removed......for all of the reasons given by previous posters. What is the point of keeping a dead eye when keeping it could cause more concerns down the road. I will keep you and Bucky in my thoughts and prayers and will be waiting to hear that the surgery is behind you and that Bucky is on the mend. Hugs to both of you.
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