Eye ulcer: Maximo

[Maximo]

Poor Maxman. We spent this morning at the vet to confirm my fear that he has a large eye ulcer. He was such a trooper enduring the dye test that requires having a slip of paper inserted under the eyelid. The vet gave us eye drops to help the eye heal and some pain medication. I have to bring him back for additional eye checks this week.

We don't know what caused the ulcer. A foreign object could have gotten stuck in his eye, or I'm concerned that top knot gel may have been the cause. I used our All Systems gel for the first time in a long time this week. Could be just a coincidence.

I noticed his left eye was very red last night and he was sensitive to light. Rinsed his eye with sterile saline and stayed up all night watching over him. Surprisingly, Max didn't seem all that concerned and was eager for breakfast and his morning walk.

[AllDogBoots]

Poor guy. Will he completely recover from the eye drops? I don't know anything about eye ulcers

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

Poor guy. Will he completely recover from the eye drops? I don't know anything about eye ulcers

If the ulcer is caught early and treated properly, yes the eye heals completely and fairly quickly. A typical ulcer is not uncommon. Dogs with dry eyes are particularly prone to them.

If ulcers are not treated and do not heal properly, they can cause loss of vision or loss of the eye. The eye can blow out like a car tire.

Thus, it is very important to get to the vet immediately with any eye abnormalities.

[cathys]

I'm so sorry to hear about Maximo's poor eye. I hope he feels better soon.

[gemy]

So glad you caught it early. I hope he heals up quickly.

Love

[MaddiesMommie]

Glad you caught it early. Before I knew Maddie had dry eye, she suffered with several of them. Since we switched vets and have her on drops regularly she hasn't had any more.

Hope his heals up quickly

[yorkieusa]

Things always happen on the weekends. Isn't it amazing? I'm sorry he has that problem with his eye. I hope it heals quickly.

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by Maximo

If the ulcer is caught early and treated properly, yes the eye heals completely and fairly quickly. A typical ulcer is not uncommon. Dogs with dry eyes are particularly prone to them.

If ulcers are not treated and do not heal properly, they can cause loss of vision or loss of the eye. The eye can blow out like a car tire.

Thus, it is very important to get to the vet immediately with any eye abnormalities.

Does Max have dry eye? Lady does so we've had our share of ulcers. Fortunately, hers have always cleared up pretty quickly.

With or without dry eye, sometimes all it takes is a foreign particle like a speck of dirt to get in their eye and them rubbing it.

[ArmaniMan]

Armani just had one last month... It looked so bad, I felt terrible for him... It healed in two weeks.... I will hope for the same for Maximo!

[Patti]

Poor Maximo. I hope he heals fast.

[Britster]

Oh, no! Poor Maxman. So glad you caught it fast! Wishing you good vibes.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by yorkieusa

Things always happen on the weekends. Isn't it amazing? I'm sorry he has that problem with his eye. I hope it heals quickly.

Could have been worse -- Thanksgiving! Thankfully our vet's office has Saturday morning hours. Our regular vet wasn't on call, but I was extremely happy seeing one of his partners, a very patient and kind man. Nice to have a gentle person for this delicate problem.

Thank you for the well wishes.

[Maximo]

Thank you to everyone for the well wishes. Max appreciates his YT friends thinking of him.

Originally Posted by Ladymom

Does Max have dry eye? Lady does so we've had our share of ulcers. Fortunately, hers have always cleared up pretty quickly.

With or without dry eye, sometimes all it takes is a foreign particle like a speck of dirt to get in their eye and them rubbing it.

I don't think Max has dry eye. He doesn't usually rub or seem bothered, but maybe I should ask the vet for the dry eye test. I think Max did get something in his eye that caused this ulcer and some other factors, like the hair products and stray hairs probably compounded the problem. It's been windy and dusty here the past couple of weeks.

Originally Posted by MaddiesMommie

Glad you caught it early. Before I knew Maddie had dry eye, she suffered with several of them. Since we switched vets and have her on drops regularly she hasn't had any more.

Hope his heals up quickly

Do you have to give the drops daily?

Originally Posted by ArmaniMan

Armani just had one last month... It looked so bad, I felt terrible for him... It healed in two weeks.... I will hope for the same for Maximo!

These ulcers are scary looking. If I look very closely, it is like a grape with a hole in the thin outer layer. Glad to hear Armani healed quickly.

I need to order Max some Doggles to wear on his morning walks. Bright light is hard on him.

[yorkieusa]

Originally Posted by Maximo

Thank you to everyone for the well wishes. Max appreciates his YT friends thinking of him. I don't think Max has dry eye. He doesn't usually rub or seem bothered, but maybe I should ask the vet for the dry eye test. I think Max did get something in his eye that caused this ulcer and some other factors, like the hair products and stray hairs probably compounded the problem. It's been windy and dusty here the past couple of weeks.

Do you have to give the drops daily?

These ulcers are scary looking. If I look very closely, it is like a grape with a hole in the thin outer layer. Glad to hear Armani healed quickly.

I need to order Max some Doggles to wear on his morning walks. Bright light is hard on him.

I'm glad to know what they look like in case I ever encounter that. I think Doggles would be great with that condition. I hope he is soon well.

[shodanusmc]

Glad the little man is getting better!