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09-15-2011, 09:43 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker | Glaucoma? I just recently found out my Yorkie has developed glaucoma in both of his eyes. Is there anyway of trying to treat this, without surgery? And also, anyone out there experiencing vision problems with theirs? If so, how are you helping your baby and/or coping with it? My baby has just recently been running into things, one after the other. I try to make noises at all times and he follows me around pretty well. But most of the time he's walking around the house like he's in high grass, BIG steps and very slowly.
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09-16-2011, 04:26 AM | #2 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| I am very sorry your boy and you are dealing with this. How old is he? Does he have a history of eye or general health problems? I recommend consulting a canine ophthalmologist for the best treatment plan.
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09-16-2011, 01:15 PM | #3 |
Yorkie Talker | He's three years old, and has never had any health problem prior to this.
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09-16-2011, 01:54 PM | #4 |
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| Does your vet have any ideas what caused the glaucoma at such an early age? What is your vet's treatment plan for this?
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09-16-2011, 03:22 PM | #5 |
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| Glaucoma I am so sorry for what is happening to your baby, and how distressing to watch him bump into things etc and be so distressed. He sure needs to see an eye vet asap as I didn't know that surgery was the first line of treatment for the disease? Has your vet suggested eye drops and oral meds? My little boy Austin has just had cataract surgery at 2.5 yrs old and with it comes the risk of glaucoma. He is on eye drops (Dorzolamide & Timolol) and oral meds (Methazolamide) that has kept the eye pressure down so far (pre- and post-op). I was told by my eye specialist that the complex surgery is only necessary if the drugs do not work. As for the young age, it seems these issues are in the genes and not usual for young dogs. When my little one was first diagnosed with cataracts he did not seem to have any vision problems even though the vision was partially impaired with the immature cataract. It seems the glaucoma must be more advanced if your dog is not seeing well. However, soon after diagnosis my sweet little dog did develop some aggression issues that were entirely out of character. The eye doc said she did not think it was due to his eyes and the regular vet could not find any physical reason for the aggression either. So perhaps his eyes did bother him. As he has the cone on and is full of eye drops and meds post-op he probably does not see too well either now. The aggression is very occasional and minor now, but we will only know if it was eye related when he is off the meds and the cone is gone. So please see the eye doc soon and I am sure your baby can be treated. Good luck and prayers. |
09-16-2011, 11:09 PM | #6 |
Yorkie Talker | Thanks for the replies guys, Baxter went to the vet today and he's been prescribed xalatan eye drops. Vet said it sould reduce the fluid coming out of his eyes and also relieve some pressure off of his eyes if anything. We were also given oral tablets called Methazolamide. And also has an appointment scheduled within the next week or so to check his progress. If nothing has changed by then, he will be getting a drug implanted into both of his eyes asap. He is nothing liking the eye drops and all, wipes them off with his paws immediately! and is SO sneaky at not taking his medicine. I finally shoved it into a spoon full of peanut butter and he finally took it. @ Dottiesyrky: Since Baxter has lost some eye sight, he has become a lot more aggressive, not towards me but to other people. Doc said it might be that since he can't see too well he's not too familiar with them & also might be irritated from the constant headache he has from the pressure being put on his eyes! I can't help but to feel bad for the little guy, so I don't get on to him, I can't even imagine NOT being able to see.
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09-17-2011, 06:52 AM | #7 |
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| Baxter Hi: It is good to know your little one is being treated with drops and oral meds and has more options for treatment. Those should ease his discomfort soon. Luckily Austin takes the drops OK and does not try to scratch etc. I put the oral med in Pill Pocket while he is eating his food and it goes down well with everything else before he knows it. Perhaps a collar would help him with the pawing the eyes, at least until he gets used to the drops? I usually hold him while applying the drops and gently massage around the eye until they are absorbed. They probably sting a bit at first. It is interesting that your dog developed aggression with the eye problem as mine did, so perhaps they are disturbed by the change in vision. Thanks for sharing that info, I was really worried that Austin had a serious neurological issue. It is so sad for our babies to have health issues and they cannot tell us how they feel. I am sure mine will be a brat after all he gets away with now he is going through the tedious post-op period. One cannot correct them when they look so pitiful! Good Luck and prayers for your little one, hope all the meds work well and that he can see better soon. |
09-17-2011, 08:32 AM | #8 | |
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| I agree with Dottiesykry that a cone would be a good idea to keep Baxter from pawing at his eyes when he has the drops. When I had to give Max drops for his eye ulcers, I held him and gave him lots of should rubs, in addition to keeping him in a cone. That seemed to help. Going back to your original question: Quote:
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