Eye Tumor
 

Poor Layla seems to have everything stacked against her.

Last year we took her to the veterinary opthalmologist for excessive tearing. They could not find any reason for the tearing, her eyes were in good shape and she was in no pain. But, they noticed a discoloration on the top of her eyeball. I said I think I can remember it being there forever, but they took pictures and wanted a checkup.

Last week, I took Layla in for a UTI. The tech who works in opthalmology is a good friend of ours, so when she found out I was there, she asked if I could bring Layla into an exam room and she'd quickly take another picture of that discoloration.

She just called me and said they looked over the photos from this time and last time, and it has grown a little bit. She told me it is most likely a malignant tumor, but they'd like to see her again to figure out if it is growing INTO her eye or not. She assured me that most eye tumors like this will not spread to the rest of the body so it is not an emergency, but I made an appointment to see them this Thursday anyway. They will use some sort of solution and put a lens on her eye, and that's about as much as I got out of it.

Best case scenario is that it's small enough to remove the tumor and save Layla's eye. I've never gone through anything like this with a dog (Layla's just full of firsts!) so I'm not sure what to expect. Googling it doesn't help because I found too many stories where the whole eye needs to be removed and it makes me want to cry! I just hope everything will turn out okay for her. She doesn't seem to have any problems with her vision and she doesn't seem to be in any pain, so I'm really really hoping that it will be an easy fix.

Oh My I am so sorry poor Layla. I hope is works out for her and you. SENDING PRAYERS LOTS OF PRAYERS!!!!

Thank you! We need all the prayers and good vibes we can get! I know Layla is a tough cookie and she can take whatever life throws at her, but she really just needs a break!

I don't know if it helps to be humorous in these situations, but I just told DH that if she does have to lose an eye, she's just one leg away from becoming a pirate! :(

I guess we'll just have to take things as they come and pray that it's not as bad as I feel it is. We just have to keep doing what's best for Layla and making sure she's happy and comfortable.

I to have felt that a sense of humor helps us get through those dark times. I will agree she would be the cutest pirate. Shiver my tiny timbers..

Not particularly what you want to hear at the moment but I've got a dog that has had an eye removed. It's actually a pretty easy surgery. She needed pain meds for a couple of days, stitches out in two weeks, and she is the cutest dog ever even with only one eye. :)

Diana and the Scoobster

Praying that they caught the tumor in time and can get it removed to save Layla's eye. This girl is a fighter so I know she'll come thru this. And, yeah - stay away from google. ;)

Oh, poor Layla...she certainly has had more than her fair share...as have you. I am so sorry.
Will keep her and you in my thoughts and prayers.

Praying for Layla...

Praying for sweet Layla. She has been through so much.

Hugs to you and Layla. You both are in my prayers.

Thanks everyone for all the good thoughts and prayers!!! I know we'll get through it, no matter what they find.

Well, it's the day we find out what's going on with Layla's eye! DH is taking her in today, because I have a meeting I can't miss at work and if her appointment runs late (as usual!) I would definitely be late for the meeting. Maybe it's better this way too, because I get pretty emotional over her!

It really doesn't seem to bother her AT ALL so I'm hopeful. She's had it for as long as I can remember. Last night we were playing and she doesn't have a problem with her sight - she has perfect coordination catching toys that are flying through the air!

Thinking good thoughts. :)

Sometimes people and animals just can't catch a break. Prayers coming your way today.

Thanks again for all your prayers!!! Layla is going to be okay! The tumor seems to just be on the surface of her eye. It is growing though, and if we leave it, it will probably grow deeper into her eye and cause pain and loss of vision. So, we've booked her surgery for April 16th. It's apparently very simple, and shouldn't take too long. They gave us a worst-case scenario quote, which would be an hour in surgery if they found major problems with a better look at the tumor, but it's very unlikely. She'll have to wear a cone for 3 weeks, but her eye will be just fine!

Right now she's in medicine, having another urinalysis done for her UTI. They did a culture and sensitivity a week ago and don't have results yet, but hopefully they can figure something out because we're out of antibiotics!

She's going to get through it all, because she always does. I am so glad we have such great vets caring for her.

Praise the Lord indeed! I'll be keeping you and Layla in my prayers cause I know G_d is listening!!!

I am glad to hear it's just on the surface. We'll be sending lots of prayers,good vibes, best wishes, you name it!

Praying her UTI gets better. I'm so happy to hear the tumor is just on the surface. Yay!! Wondering why she has to wear a cone for eye surgery? I thought cones were just to keep them from licking their wounds..?

Anyway, I'll be praying again on the 16th - am sure all will go smoothly :)

Probably so she doesnt scratch it with her nails Im sure the eye is really susceptable after surgery.

Happy news!! Layla is so lucky to have her loving family!! :)

Ahh yeah. That makes total sense. Thanks :)

I am very happy for Layla and you. Keeping her in my prayers for a successful and easy surgery. :)

Just seeing this and bless her sweet little heart! I am so thankful to read the great update and that she and her eye will be fine. PTL!

jSo happy for Layla!!! Keeping her in my prayers that surgery and recovery goes OK. Darn UTI!!! I'll add that to my prayers too.

Well, her UTI is improving! They did have the results, just had to look for them. They should have called us when they got them but didn't. Anyway, the antibiotic she was on to begin with was the right one, and she has 3 more weeks left and it should be all cleared up!

I just talked to my friend in opthalmology and asked if she should skip her antibiotic the morning of her surgery, becasue she can't eat after 10 pm the night before. She told me to just bring one along and she'll make sure to feed it to Layla after her surgery, so that will work out. She just adores Layla so I know she'll be well taken care of!

So good to hear!! Keeping Layla in my prayers. She's such a special girl :)

We are keeping our fingers and paws crossed for Layla. Our Oliver just went through juvenile cataract surgery and he's also in a lamp shade for 2 weeks. He's just like Layla he's gone through liver problems and they also found crystals in his urine but the vet said he could do the surgery even with the crystals. He's very uncomfortable right now. He has to have 4 different eye drops a day plus clava mox and predisone but his vision is getting better every day. Everytime the other drops wear off and he's feeling better it's time for another dose. But he's a trooper and I'm sure Layla is also Our love to her.

Poor Oliver!!! I am glad to hear his vision is getting better. Our fingers and paws are crossed for him too, that he will start feeling more comfortable soon!

We had our friend from opthalmology and her husband over to our place on Saturday evening, and conversation moved to Layla and she made me feel a lot better again! She can explain things better to me than DH can :) She said the procedure is basically that they'll just cut a flap of the surface back and then shave off the tumor. Easy as that. She doesn't think there will be any other issues.

I know Layla is going to hate the cone. She and one of our other dogs, Kash, are still learning to live together in peace :rolleyes: They don't FIGHT, but Layla will bark and nip at him when he's rude - he walks close enough to rub past her or push her to the side, or he'll grab a toy from right in front of her, or whatever. Sometimes he will step right on her back legs and her butt when she's laying down, and I don't know if he realizes she can't feel it because it kind of seems like he's just trying to be a jerk lol... but don't worry, he's extremely light so he's not hurting anything! But anyways, Layla is always a little on edge when he's in the same room, unless they are sleeping. I know she's going to hate not being able to look around easily and know exactly where everyone is all the time. She's never had to wear a cone before!

We will be thinking and praying for Layla on the 16th. She's going to be just fine. I know how rough it is. I was a nervous wreck for weeks, especially when the vet outlined all the things that could go wrong. Now when you see Olliver his eye is becoming more open every day. He hates his cone. He's been living on treats and ice cream for a week now because he has to have food to take his pills so I've been giving him whatever he wants.
Once again I'll be thinking of Layla please keep us posted.