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Serenity_k · 06-10-2013, 04:55 PM

No im not close to jackson.

Serenity_k · 06-10-2013, 05:00 PM

She is doing much better today. The only problem now is she is officially 100% blind at 3 years old. She is adapting very well considering she was slightly blind in one eye since birth. She is active and eating. She doesn't want to play but I can understand. Thank God!!!

lillymae · 06-10-2013, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Serenity_k

She is doing much better today. The only problem now is she is officially 100% blind at 3 years old. She is adapting very well considering she was slightly blind in one eye since birth. She is active and eating. She doesn't want to play but I can understand. Thank God!!!

IF she has Chiari & it's causing her blindness, with treatment her vision will come back. IF she has Chiari & you don't get her diagnosed & treated, it will most likely kill her. Symptoms can come & go with Chiari in the beginning but will eventually come & stay, this is a painful condition even when the dog is showing NO symptoms. And the same goes IF she has GME. I would NOT wait till she gets bad again as by that time it may very well be too late to save her. I will say it again, she NEEDS to see a Neurologist ASAP ! These are SERIOUS symptoms & NEED to be addressed ASAP.

lillymae · 06-10-2013, 06:38 PM

What does the vet say is the cause of her blindness ? You have not said. And has she seen an eye specialist ? Dogs do NOT just go blind for no reason. There is a SERIOUS issue going on with your pup & YOU are her voice & caregiver, it is your responsibility to get her the medical attention she needs, when she needs it & that time is Now.

ladyjane · 06-10-2013, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by lillymae

What does the vet say is the cause of her blindness ? You have not said. And has she seen an eye specialist ? Dogs do NOT just go blind for no reason. There is a SERIOUS issue going on with your pup & YOU are her voice & caregiver, it is your responsibility to get her the medical attention she needs, when she needs it & that time is Now.

Serenity_k · 06-10-2013, 06:45 PM

The vet told us three weeks ago she had SARDS. She was able to see somewhat until yesterday.

ladyjane · 06-10-2013, 06:58 PM

First this.......

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Originally Posted by Serenity_k

I didnt have blood tests done. She didnt know what was wrong. She said maybe an ear infection. The vet just told us three wks ago she is blind. Im sure she isnt completely blind because she sees me and such. I dont know the cause of her vision issues. She was clutzy when she was young and we knew she couldnt see well. However the vet said shes 100% blind.

Then this....

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Originally Posted by Serenity_k

The vet told us three weeks ago she had SARDS. She was able to see somewhat until yesterday.

If the vet told you that three weeks ago how did you not know it when you posted the other day that you did not know the cause?

I don't understand what is going on with your pup but I have grave concerns about her well being. You described something horrible and now today she is fine? Your story also changed about the blindness.

I am going to pray that you find a way to properly vet her if you have not already. If she has not been to an opthamologist and/or had a medical workup to find out the real cause of her blindness then you quite frankly are letting her down.

Serenity_k · 06-10-2013, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

First this.......

Then this....

If the vet told you that three weeks ago how did you not know it when you posted the other day that you did not know the cause?

I don't understand what is going on with your pup but I have grave concerns about her well being. You described something horrible and now today she is fine? Your story also changed about the blindness.

I am going to pray that you find a way to properly vet her if you have not already. If shen has not been to an opthamologist and/or had a medical workup to find out the real cause of her blindness then you quite frankly are letting her down.

If you read my first thread i said she wasn't 100% blind. I forgot what the vet called it. She is fine in the sense that she is walking normal. Eating. Playing. It was a horrifying experience for us. And now she has completely lost her vision its sad but she is adjusting.

ladyjane · 06-10-2013, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Serenity_k

If you read my first thread i said she wasn't 100% blind. I forgot what the vet called it. She is fine in the sense that she is walking normal. Eating. Playing. It was a horrifying experience for us. And now she has completely lost her vision its sad but she is adjusting.

Has she been to the eye doctor???

Serenity_k · 06-10-2013, 07:45 PM

Not yet. We live in a crappy town. We will need to go to another town.

lillymae · 06-10-2013, 09:39 PM

Ok, so your vet says she has SARDS ? not sure I am going to agree with this diagnosis & the reason being is that the 2 conditions I mentioned can also cause blindness BUT blindness & the process of going blind does NOT cause a drunken walk OR drooling. There is deff an underlying SERIOUS condition that has yet to be PROPERLY diagnosed. I will be Praying for your baby, that she gets a proper diagnosis & treatment for her obvious health condition BEFORE it kills her.
I have been rescuing dogs for MANY yrs, most of them seniors & NONE of them has had any of the symptoms you have described when they lost their sight AND I was a vet tech for many yrs & at no time should a dog have drunken walking OR drooling from vision loss UNLESS the vision loss is due to an underlying Neurological condition. I know there are a few other techs on YT AND a vet student that would agree with me on this.

ladyjane · 06-11-2013, 04:08 AM

OP trust us on this...your pup needs to be thoroughly vetted.

Just the fact that you suddenly remembered this diagnosis and yet you had NO blood work (which would be bare minimum diagnostics) done concerns me.

Read this and think about the fact that nothing has been done in terms of vetting:

Eye Vet - Zigler Veterinary Professional Corporation

yorkietalkjilly · 06-11-2013, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

OP trust us on this...your pup needs to be thoroughly vetted.

Just the fact that you suddenly remembered this diagnosis and yet you had NO blood work (which would be bare minimum diagnostics) done concerns me.

Read this and think about the fact that nothing has been done in terms of vetting:

Eye Vet - Zigler Veterinary Professional Corporation

Agreed. Get a second opinionn by a board certified specialist.

Serenity_k · 06-11-2013, 06:03 PM

We are going to see the vet of 40 yrs and get blood work and xrays. Thanks for your help.

lillymae · 06-11-2013, 09:34 PM

You NEED to see a specialist NOT a regular vet .

06-11-2013, 04:08 AM	#27
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	OP trust us on this...your pup needs to be thoroughly vetted. Just the fact that you suddenly remembered this diagnosis and yet you had NO blood work (which would be bare minimum diagnostics) done concerns me. Read this and think about the fact that nothing has been done in terms of vetting: Eye Vet - Zigler Veterinary Professional Corporation __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

06-10-2013, 04:55 PM	#16
Serenity_k No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Wyoming Posts: 13	No im not close to jackson.

06-10-2013, 05:00 PM	#17
Serenity_k No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Wyoming Posts: 13	She is doing much better today. The only problem now is she is officially 100% blind at 3 years old. She is adapting very well considering she was slightly blind in one eye since birth. She is active and eating. She doesn't want to play but I can understand. Thank God!!!

06-10-2013, 06:38 PM	#19
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	What does the vet say is the cause of her blindness ? You have not said. And has she seen an eye specialist ? Dogs do NOT just go blind for no reason. There is a SERIOUS issue going on with your pup & YOU are her voice & caregiver, it is your responsibility to get her the medical attention she needs, when she needs it & that time is Now.

06-10-2013, 06:45 PM	#21
Serenity_k No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Wyoming Posts: 13	The vet told us three weeks ago she had SARDS. She was able to see somewhat until yesterday.

06-10-2013, 07:45 PM	#25
Serenity_k No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Wyoming Posts: 13	Not yet. We live in a crappy town. We will need to go to another town.

06-10-2013, 09:39 PM	#26
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	Ok, so your vet says she has SARDS ? not sure I am going to agree with this diagnosis & the reason being is that the 2 conditions I mentioned can also cause blindness BUT blindness & the process of going blind does NOT cause a drunken walk OR drooling. There is deff an underlying SERIOUS condition that has yet to be PROPERLY diagnosed. I will be Praying for your baby, that she gets a proper diagnosis & treatment for her obvious health condition BEFORE it kills her. I have been rescuing dogs for MANY yrs, most of them seniors & NONE of them has had any of the symptoms you have described when they lost their sight AND I was a vet tech for many yrs & at no time should a dog have drunken walking OR drooling from vision loss UNLESS the vision loss is due to an underlying Neurological condition. I know there are a few other techs on YT AND a vet student that would agree with me on this.

06-11-2013, 06:03 PM	#29
Serenity_k No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Wyoming Posts: 13	We are going to see the vet of 40 yrs and get blood work and xrays. Thanks for your help.

06-11-2013, 09:34 PM	#30
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	You NEED to see a specialist NOT a regular vet .