Lumas eye swollen

[GeorgiesMomma]

We are all checking in on Luma

[sophias mommy]

Originally Posted by Carmeow

Yep, we're here. They took us back immediately and took temp, normal. She lost three ounces since last weigh in. Shes 3.3Lbs. Looked at her belly and saw bug bites/rash and her eye has gone down a bit. They only have one doctor on staff right now for whatever reason, and shes next door taking care of a dog whose been howling the whole time. So.

aww tiny little thing! Anxiously awaiting to hear what the vet says. hoping everythings okay!!

[Carmeow]

She has an ear infection and as for the eye theyre speculating between a cherry eye, which is a prolapsing nictitating membrane....or conjunctivitis which they see alot in puppies. Theyre gonnna give her some antibiotics and a prescription earwash, plus shes gonna get another parvo shot.

[Carmeow]

Basically im a horrible mama!!! We try to wash her ears very well, especially after the dog park, but I guess not good enough. I feel bad...her eye is almost back to normal oddly enough.

[GeorgiesMomma]

So glad you took her. I hope Luma feels better in no time.

[GeorgiesMomma]

Originally Posted by Carmeow

Basically im a horrible mama!!! We try to wash her ears very well, especially after the dog park, but I guess not good enough. I feel bad...her eye is almost back to normal oddly enough.

You are not you're an awesome Mama Carmen! You took her right away when you saw there was a problem. We all live and learn it's part of parenting. Luma will be fine in no time.

[sophias mommy]

NOT a bad momma!!!! You're a wonderful momma, and these things happen. Good job getting Luma to the vet so quickly

[ladyjane]

You are not a bad mom! They do get ear infections sometimes! You took her to a vet and you think you are bad??? No way! Hope she is all better soon!

[sugarmamma]

Originally Posted by Carmeow

We came back from going out to eat and let Luma out of her crate. I quickly noticed her left eye was a little swollen. It is getting more and more pronounced I dont know if its an allergic reaction or something poked her in the eye....could baby benadryl help? Where and what brand to buy it? Its just one eye, and its only her lower "lid". Under her eye.. its really swollen I of course want to rush to the vet but bf says its not that bad....what do y'all think?? Poor baby. She cant even blink it...

A member here recently thought her precious baby had pink eye. She took Phoebe in and she had a FOXTAIL IN HER EYE!!!!!

Eye issues are scary

You are NOT a bad mom!!

[Carmeow]

Originally Posted by sugarmamma

A member here recently thought her precious baby had pink eye. She took Phoebe in and she had a FOXTAIL IN HER EYE!!!!!

Eye issues are scary

You are NOT a bad mom!!

What is a foxtail?

[sugarmamma]

Originally Posted by Carmeow

What is a foxtail?

I assume this is the Foxtail she was talking about. They are barbed so really hurt being removed ( I assume Pheebz had a smaller version )


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(I will look/ ask to be sure I have the correct version)
http://articles.latimes.com/1988-04-...animal-control
a different pic is shown here. I assume it's this one.....

[Carmeow]

We are home now...we gave her some benadryl and she will be taking clavamox twice a day and resortin in her ears twice a day.

Also, they said in two weeks they will call me to set up her spay she is only four months old! But they said it needs to be done early or she runs the risk of starting her first heat..and the little ones tend to bleed too much. Does that sound right to y'all? I'm sure she'll be close to six months when the spay is actually done.

[sugarmamma]

Originally Posted by Carmeow

We are home now...we gave her some benadryl and she will be taking clavamox twice a day and resortin in her ears twice a day.

Also, they said in two weeks they will call me to set up her spay she is only four months old! But they said it needs to be done early or she runs the risk of starting her first heat..and the little ones tend to bleed too much. Does that sound right to y'all? I'm sure she'll be close to six months when the spay is actually done.

I just talked to my vet today about Curri's spay. We are waiting until about 9 months. That way all her adult teeth are in and we can remove doubles if needed. Also gives her time to put on a bit of weight. She is 3#

BTW...click on the bottom link (above ~ or maybe I can re attach) for the info on the Foxtails.


Foxtail Killer | Killer Weed: Foxtail Barb Is a Threat to Animals - Los Angeles Times

[jadabug]

Carmen I am so glad Luma is feeling a little better. It is so scary when these little ones are sick. You are a good mom..you noticed something was wrong and you didn't sit around and play the wait and see gain. You took her right in when you saw something was wrong. That is what a good mom does. I hope she continues to get better with the meds..
Oh and Bogie and Jada both had ear infections when I took them in for their annual check-ups a couple of years ago and I had no idea.

[Carmeow]

Oh

Originally Posted by sugarmamma

I just talked to my vet today about Curri's spay. We are waiting until about 9 months. That way all her adult teeth are in and we can remove doubles if needed. Also gives her time to put on a bit of weight. She is 3#

BTW...click on the bottom link (above ~ or maybe I can re attach) for the info on the Foxtails.


Foxtail Killer | Killer Weed: Foxtail Barb Is a Threat to Animals - Los Angeles Times

Oh my goodness! How awful about the foxtail. Thankyou for the link. I'm gonna keep a good eye out for them.

I also agree it seems better to wait on the spay...but they seemed like doing it within the next two months seemed fine. I'll want to get any baby teeth out during the same visit so she isn't going under anesthesia more than absolutely necessary.