Cataracts, detached lens ?

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Maximo

Linda, thank you for picking up this senior boy and getting him the medical care he needs. I'm so glad he is being doted on too as he deserves. How cute that he is checking out all of the doggy beds (sounds like my Teddy, going from bed to bed), and that he found his way to water bowls.

I pray his eye problems are not caused by a tumor. When I researched eye information for Max, I came across several causes for detached retinas. I have forgotten a lot of it because it was too scary to think of, but if I recall correctly it can happen for unknown reasons, or something small like an infection or a "melting corneal ulcer." Very sad to think that this poor boy received no treatment.

Thank you, Kristin. I will know more tomorrow....it really is scary stuff.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Thank you, Kristin. I will know more tomorrow....it really is scary stuff.

I confused detached lens with detached retina, but the causes can be the same.

Looking forward to hearing the report from Toby's appointment with the doc.

[margaritaville]

That poor little guy. This is one of those days I hate people! So we got two new dogs, let's throw the old one way! They should be banned from ever having animals much less children.

[Tink04]

I'm so glad Toby found you. What a little sweetheart... I cannot fathom how or why people can do such a thing. But I think Toby was meant to find you and I'm so happy he will get the love and care he deserves.

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by margaritaville

That poor little guy. This is one of those days I hate people! So we got two new dogs, let's throw the old one way! They should be banned from ever having animals much less children.

Feel the exact same way. Pets are not disposable, ugh!

Hugs to the little feller...hope his appt goes really well.

[ladyjane]

OK...pretty good news for Toby! My vet thinks the eyes are chronic and there is really nothing that needs to be done; but he did refer him to GCVS Ophthalmology for a thorough exam and opinion. He has that appointment on August 31.

His dental is scheduled for next Friday, August 28th.

He is heartworm negative!!! I was SO relieved to hear that. His blood work had some mild elevations, but nothing really alarming. We will be doing a urinalysis on him. My vet's diagnosis was "old blind dog". We can live with that! Oh....and his knees are fine!

He is eating and sleeping well...no major issues with Toby at all!

[maxdog]

Great news! Give Toby a hug from all of us!

[Maximo]

Wonderful news that Toby's heartworm test is negative and that he is adjusting to the good life well. Sending best wishes for him for his dental to go smoothly, and his appt with the ophthalmologist.

[gemy]

Linda that sounds like great news for Toby indeed very happy for you both.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by maxdog

Great news! Give Toby a hug from all of us!

Originally Posted by Maximo

Wonderful news that Toby's heartworm test is negative and that he is adjusting to the good life well. Sending best wishes for him for his dental to go smoothly, and his appt with the ophthalmologist.

Originally Posted by gemy

Linda that sounds like great news for Toby indeed very happy for you both.

Thanks so much !! I am very excited about this. He is really good shape for a 13 year old. He turns 13 on Sept 2. I actually have his DOB. I am looking forward to his appointment with the opthalmologist. Interested in what she thinks about his eyes.

[margaritaville]

Glad it see he has some good results.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by margaritaville

Glad it see he has some good results.

Thank you Joan...I was very relieved. He will probably lose all of his teeth, but I think at this point it would make him feel better.

[lillymae]

Good news ! Hopefully his blood work will look better after he gets those nasty infected teeth out.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by lillymae

Good news ! Hopefully his blood work will look better after he gets those nasty infected teeth out.

I am sure it will!

[107barney]

I'm excited to hear that little Toby is a youthful and pretty healthy older gentleman. I hate when people cast aside the older ones -- they're really depriving themselves of some pretty special moments of love. These last few months with my elderly dogs are as precious to me as any other day ever was, including the day when they came home as little puppies. I wish everyone shared that opinion of their pets, and didn't just replace them for new pups or throw them out when they're useful breeding life ended or they became ill or whatever the reason. I'm just glad Toby is going to live out the rest of his days happy. I hope someone adopts him too!