Something wrong with Teddy's eye

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by roseylovestosho

Well, when this happened before he never got the red inflammation, he only had a LOT of mucus and the mucus reduced within 1 maybe 2 days but I still kept giving him the drops 3 times for 10 days and by the 5th day or so I didn't see any discharge at all, but like you guys mentioned it might take longer for the inflammation to go down...I really hope so because I don't want to delay treatment if it's in fact something else and not what he has now. How long do you guys think I should wait before I call an opthamologist?

You are right to think this way.

I re-read some of the possible causes of Teddy's condition, and they are many and varied, including things that only an ophthalmologist is likely to diagnose.

Did your vet test for dry eye? When an eye does not produce enough tears, it will instead produce boogers/infection to try to protect the eye. Being on an antibiotic salve or drops can mask the problem.

You might be saving a lot of grief if you go ahead and call an opthalmologist Monday morning. At the very least, you will have peace of mind.

[Maximo]

On a positive note, dry eye is probably not likely since Teddy has not had a corneal ulcer.

Sending positive thoughts and prayers for your little Teddy.

[MaddiesMommie]

Since you are currently on medication to treat the problem, I might wait until you finish this treatment until you see an opthamologist. Then, if it works there is not need to see one and if it doesn't you can tell them what has been tried and didn't work. We had tried a few medications that failed before being referred to UT and this was helpful in better diagnosing a treatment for her.

As for the boogies going away, Maddie did this for about 2-3 years. I have pictures of her just last year where her eye was clear as a bell then, suddenly, mucus would return and I was back to cleaning it and lubricating it countless time a day.

I hope this ointment works for Teddy and you don't need to see a specialist but I would definitely seek and Optho if this does not work. Has Teddy had the Schimer test done? What were his ratings?

[roseylovestosho]

Thank you guys for your comments. I have no idea what might be wrong with him, and like you mentioned I have also read through the possible issues that result in blepharitis and the list is too long to have any idea where the problem is originating from...

MaddiesMommie I think I will wait out the 10 days like you suggested. As you mentioned, it's the only way to "narrow" down the diagnosis by indicating the medication he has taken and hasn't worked. Teddy has not had a Schimer test done...the one thing that I think it might be is some type of seasonal allergies because he had no issues with mucus or anything during the winter months...it only developed starting spring...but what do I know? All I know, is that I'm on Day 4 on the medication and I see no difference in the red inflammation around the eye and it's just really upsetting The green-booger like mucus has gone down and now if any comes out it's whitish...but that's about it. The previous eye drops also got rid of the mucus but it was only a temporary solution because they just came back again and now with the red ring around the outside of his eye...

Originally Posted by Maximo

On a positive note, dry eye is probably not likely since Teddy has not had a corneal ulcer.

Sending positive thoughts and prayers for your little Teddy.

Originally Posted by MaddiesMommie

Since you are currently on medication to treat the problem, I might wait until you finish this treatment until you see an opthamologist. Then, if it works there is not need to see one and if it doesn't you can tell them what has been tried and didn't work. We had tried a few medications that failed before being referred to UT and this was helpful in better diagnosing a treatment for her.

As for the boogies going away, Maddie did this for about 2-3 years. I have pictures of her just last year where her eye was clear as a bell then, suddenly, mucus would return and I was back to cleaning it and lubricating it countless time a day.

I hope this ointment works for Teddy and you don't need to see a specialist but I would definitely seek and Optho if this does not work. Has Teddy had the Schimer test done? What were his ratings?

[Maximo]

Rosey, I can relate to your frustration and concern. After what Max went through, I think it will be a long time before I stop worrying about his eyes.

I thought Max had allergies and was reacting to the incredible pollen "storms" we had during the month before he was diagnosed with ectopic cilia, hair under the eyelid. He had excessive tearing on and off in the one eye, no abnormal boogers.

The corneal ulcers he had before that point, I thought were my fault. I thought that I gotten shampoo, conditioner, or topknot gel in his eyes. Those things just made an existing problem worse.

I am keeping Teddy in my prayers that he heals soon, and if not that you can get this figured out and get him on the road to recovery.

[roseylovestosho]

Originally Posted by Maximo

Rosey, I can relate to your frustration and concern. After what Max went through, I think it will be a long time before I stop worrying about his eyes.

I thought Max had allergies and was reacting to the incredible pollen "storms" we had during the month before he was diagnosed with ectopic cilia, hair under the eyelid. He had excessive tearing on and off in the one eye, no abnormal boogers.

The corneal ulcers he had before that point, I thought were my fault. I thought that I gotten shampoo, conditioner, or topknot gel in his eyes. Those things just made an existing problem worse.

I am keeping Teddy in my prayers that he heals soon, and if not that you can get this figured out and get him on the road to recovery.

Thank you for understanding my frustration. Not knowing is terrible, and I know I'm being impatient...but I just want to make sure he's okay. I'm so afraid of getting any shampoo or conditioner in his eye that I just avoid his ENTIRE head in general...but sometimes I have him bathed at the vet b/c they clean his ears and cut his toe nails (both things that I'm afraid to do on my own) so I'm not sure how they do about getting anything in his eyes there...it's something I hadn't even thought about. I love my little guy so much...honestly didn't think I was capable about caring about an animal as much as I do because I wasn't raised around animals at all...I just don't want to make any mistakes out of ignorance.

[roseylovestosho]

I just took a picture of Teddy's eye. The inflammation is getting worse. His eye looks really swollen now. I'm going to have to call an opthamalogist tomorrow and hope they can figure out what's wrong with him.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by roseylovestosho

I just took a picture of Teddy's eye. The inflammation is getting worse. His eye looks really swollen now. I'm going to have to call an opthamalogist tomorrow and hope they can figure out what's wrong with him.

Rosey, I am so sorry. I'm glad you are going to call tomorrow. Does Teddy appear to be in any discomfort? If he seems bothered by the eye, you may want to put a cone on his head (if you have one) to prevent him from pawing or rubbing the eye.

Does the eyeball itself look swollen? Or is just the surrounding areas? The first would be an emergency.

[roseylovestosho]

Originally Posted by Maximo

Rosey, I am so sorry. I'm glad you are going to call tomorrow. Does Teddy appear to be in any discomfort? If he seems bothered by the eye, you may want to put a cone on his head (if you have one) to prevent him from pawing or rubbing the eye.

Does the eyeball itself look swollen? Or is just the surrounding areas? The first would be an emergency.

He does not appear to be in any discomfort at all. I don't know how to describe it so I attached a picture:

http://i56.tinypic.com/29lbkew.png

[Maximo]

Poor baby! Call the specialist first thing in the morning and get Teddy in right away.

Keep us posted.

[ladyjane]

Poor Teddy. Definitely get him seen by a specialist tomorrow!

[roseylovestosho]

Originally Posted by Maximo

Poor baby! Call the specialist first thing in the morning and get Teddy in right away.

Keep us posted.

Yeah, I've looked up pictures of blepharitis and inflammation of the eyelids and that is what Teddy has. However, I have no idea whether it's a food allergy or if he got bit by something or what. His food hasn't changed so I don't think it's a food allergy...the only thing that is "new" is the bullysticks I ordered for him but...they're the same bullysticks I always order for him so I don't know...all I know is that the current medication isn't doing anything besides clearing up the mucus but the inflammation is getting worse so that part is not being treated :/

[ladyjane]

I am pretty certain this has nothing to do with allergies and/or food!

[Maximo]

There are many possibilities of what may be causing this. The specialist should be able to determine the cause readily.

I will keep Teddy and you in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy resolution of this problem.

[ladyjane]

Yes, there are; but I believe a food allergy would affect both eyes. Just a thought. I certainly would be at a specialist tomorrow, though.
The only one I have ever had was demodectic mange but it did not look that inflammed.