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Considering Surgery - Please Help Sofia is four months old, and about two months ago, she and another dog were playing and she got hit in the eye. This caused a Third Eyelid Eversion, or, Cherry Eye. I've been to the vet and he told me that there are two methods to correct it surgically. One is to push the "Cherry Eye" back in and tack it down. (With sutures) The second is to REMOVE it. Now, this gland produces 30 % of the tear production in the dogs eye. If it is damaged, other problems may occur. Most likely it is Dry Eye which has lifelong effects. There are many concerns I have, as would anyone that loves their baby:( . The first method of tacking it down is not always dependable. I have been told that it has to be done several times in most cases. This can damage the gland and it may not work properly again. The second method of removing it, of course, decreases tear production. I would like to know any special surgical rules or methods to follow concerning my VERY small yorkie and what to look for in a vet. I would also like to know what the best thing is to do. I'm so confused! |
When my sister got her Cocker 2 years ago within days she had one eye go Cherry eye and within a month the other went. Lucily whee she got her from covered both surgeries. It has been 2 years and she has had no further problems. The vet said it was a very simple procedure and she was fine right after both surgeries. Good luck in your decision. |
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A vet should do pre-surgical lab work before using anesthesia on any dog but especially small breeds. Usually a blood panel but some vets will do a bit more extra lab work if a very tiny Yorkie. Isoflurane is the anesthesia of choice on Yorkies. There is another sevaflurane but I have found no vet in my area that uses it. I believe it's a bit more expensive. I would see a vet who specialises in eye issues. I found some info for you with diagrams on www.eyevet.info/cherry.html. Jessica |
Thank you both for your replies. This place is so friendly! You all make me feel right at home. I'm wondering if tacking it down is a better choice? |
I don't know anything about Cherry Eye. Do you know if there is a Veterinary Opthamologist in your area? You may want to look into having Sophia checked by a specialist. Here is one list for you: Texas: Animal Eye Clinic 5820 W. Interstate 20 Highway Arlington, TX 76017 817-483-8762 Animal Ophthalmology Clinic 4444 Trinity Mills Suite 201 Dallas, TX 75287 972-267-4100 Gulf Coast Animal Eye Clinic 1551 Campbell Rd. Houston, TX 77055 713-461-3132 Eye Care for Animals 900 Country Club Santa Teresa, NM 88008 505-589-1818 Marc Rainbow, DVM, MS, DACVO South Texas Veterinary Ophthalmology 503 E. Sonterra Blvd. San Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 930-8383 Nicholas J. Millichamp, BVetMed, PhD, MRCVS Joan Dziezyc, DVM SACS College of Veterinary Medicine Texas A&M College Station, TX 77843 (979) 845-2351 Central Texas Veterinary Ophthalmology, P.L.L.C. Nicholas J. Millichamp, BVetMed, PhD, MRCVS Joan Dziezyc, DVM 12419 Metric Blvd. Austin, TX 78758 (512) 835-4260 Audrey Yu-Speight, DVM, MS, DACVO Veterinary Eye Centers, PLLC Austin, TX (512) 363-2523 |
Wow you all are so very helpful. Thank you. |
A few months after I got my cocker, Jaxon, he had this very problem in his right eye. The vet advised me to just remove it since tacking it doesn't always remedy the problem and they'd have to go back in there. That's exactly what we had done and Jaxon got to come home the very same day! He's had absolutely no problems with it since! Whatever you decide, I wish Sofia the best. Let us know how she is... |
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