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BonBon · 01-21-2011, 05:35 AM

Oh man!!

Is that as painful as it looks?

Poor little Gabby. Sending lots and lots of prayers and get well hugs.

ladyjane · 01-21-2011, 05:52 AM

Yes, they are painful. She is on Bupranex.

Ringo1 · 01-21-2011, 06:24 AM

Poor sweet Gabby. Saying get well prayers for her today.

107barney · 01-21-2011, 06:37 AM

Did the EC do anything for her last night or are they deferring to the Ophthalmologist for this? Looks horrific.

shodanusmc · 01-21-2011, 06:41 AM

So sorry to read this this morning. Thanks for doing what you are doing for her. I hope the specialist can help her....this is just so darn sad.

jencar98 · 01-21-2011, 07:04 AM

Oh my how sad, that poor sweet baby. Bless her heart. Prayers for Gabby and you Linda!

jfalz73 · 01-21-2011, 07:10 AM

OMG!! Im so sorry for that poor little girl....this is heartbreaking to see.....i pray that they can do something for her with this....prayers and hugs for you both as i know this is hard for you to deal with...but I thank God she has you right now!! you are an angel for sure

ladyjane · 01-21-2011, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 107barney

Did the EC do anything for her last night or are they deferring to the Ophthalmologist for this? Looks horrific.

Yes, they did a third eyelid flap. That is what I took a picture of....it makes it look even worse.

Lisa and Pic · 01-21-2011, 08:38 AM

Poor Gabby that looks awful and I just hate that she is in pain. Does she have an appointment yet?

roseslevi · 01-21-2011, 09:33 AM

Ladyjane is the third eye flap suppose to help heal the ulcer? I am sorry I have never seen this before? Poor darling...I feel horrible for her. She just seems to take everything in stride, she is so sweet. Still sending hugs and prayers....you are doing a great job with her.

yorkieusa · 01-21-2011, 11:20 AM

Bless her little heart. Sending prayers for that lil girl.

Lil Sis · 01-21-2011, 11:28 AM

Thank you for taking care of Gabby----
I am sending all my hope and positive thoughts that she will be ok!!

TxVicki · 01-21-2011, 11:53 AM

[QUOTE=ladyjane;3401071]I cannot stand to look at it.....just looks so painful. Poor little angel. Waiting for the offices to open so I can get her in to see the opthamologist. Pics below....not for the squeamish.

Don't know if you can see that the other eye is developing an ulcer, too. Just so awful.

Oh my goodness this poor sweet baby. Prayers will certainly go out for her.

She looks so much like my rescue Annie that I lost on New Year's Eve due to liver failure.

ladyjane · 01-21-2011, 12:24 PM

Just got home from the opthamologist. First off....it is a conjunctival flap, not third eyelid that the EC did (I thought it looked different). Anyway....she has dry eye and she is much older than we have thought. At least 12 he said. What happened is that she had a calcium deposit working its way to out of the eye...and that is what is also happening with the right eye. He said that the EC did what he would have done. He has added three meds for her. She is to restart the ulcer mix, and another eye drop he prescribed....both drops are to be given 8 times/day and she was put on Clavamox. Oh, and Bupranex for pain. She said he has dry eye and possibly glaucoma in the right eye but he had a problem evaluating that today because of the ulcer. He will recheck her next Wednesday.

Below is some information about this from the following website.

Non-ulcerated corneal discorneal

What does the calcium do?
Calcium is the mineral which makes bones strong. Calcium is in solution in all tissues of the body. It is present in the fluid within the eye (aqueous) and is constantly moving through the corneal tissue from the inside of the cornea (endothelium) to the surface of the cornea (epithelium). Under certain circumstances, the calcium "precipitates out" of solution either just beneath the epithelium or within the stroma. In these circumstances, the epithelium and stroma of the cornea can become whitish. Sometimes the calcium deposits will coalesce and break through the surface and little chips of the deposit can slough off. Alternatively, the calcium may become quite dense immediately beneath the epithelium. If the calcium becomes thick enough, the surface epithelium can no longer remain attached and will "peel off." The sloughing of the calcium or the peeling off of the epithelium will result in a corneal ulcer which is quite painful.

How is calcific corneal degeneration treated?
If an ulcer is present, the ulcer needs to be treated with topically applied antibiotics to prevent infection while the ulcer heals. Additionally, atropine will be administered topically to dilate the pupil and relax the muscles within the eye which go into spasm when an ulcer is present. Oral Rimadyl® may be given for pain relief to dogs with corneal ulcers. Finally, to help dissolve the calcium, a "chelating agent", ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) will be applied topically several times a day. If the EDTA does not completely remove the calcium, debridement with a diamond burr or a surgical procedure call a superficial keratectomy may be required.

Ringo1 · 01-21-2011, 12:25 PM

I just got the little ladybug dress that I ordered from YHR! It is sooo adorable and fits perfectly on Lucy. Ringo seems to have taken over the cupcake blanket.

Lucy is getting groomed tomorrow and I will get a picture in the ladybug dress.

We will think of Gabby and her struggle every time we put it on; reminds me that a whole lot of dogs are not as lucky as our dogs.

01-21-2011, 05:35 AM	#121
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	Oh man!! Is that as painful as it looks? Poor little Gabby. Sending lots and lots of prayers and get well hugs. __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

01-21-2011, 05:52 AM	#122
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Yes, they are painful. She is on Bupranex. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

01-21-2011, 06:24 AM	#123
Ringo1 Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory Posts: 3,447	Poor sweet Gabby. Saying get well prayers for her today. __________________ Mommy to Lucy, Ringo, and Matthew

01-21-2011, 06:37 AM	#124
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	Did the EC do anything for her last night or are they deferring to the Ophthalmologist for this? Looks horrific. __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

01-21-2011, 07:04 AM	#126
jencar98 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,435 Blog Entries: 3	Oh my how sad, that poor sweet baby. Bless her heart. Prayers for Gabby and you Linda! __________________ ~Ruby, Reno, Razz, & Jack~

01-21-2011, 06:41 AM	#125
shodanusmc BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,603	So sorry to read this this morning. Thanks for doing what you are doing for her. I hope the specialist can help her....this is just so darn sad.

01-21-2011, 07:10 AM	#127
jfalz73 Owned by my yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Coats, NC Posts: 5,001	OMG!! Im so sorry for that poor little girl....this is heartbreaking to see.....i pray that they can do something for her with this....prayers and hugs for you both as i know this is hard for you to deal with...but I thank God she has you right now!! you are an angel for sure __________________ My little dog-a heartbeat at my feet. -Edith Wharton jeanne BrooklynBenjamin

01-21-2011, 08:38 AM	#129
Lisa and Pic ♥ Piccolo & Vivi ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14,311	Poor Gabby that looks awful and I just hate that she is in pain. Does she have an appointment yet? __________________ Lisa, Dixie, and Jazzy (RIP Piccolo and Vivi)

01-21-2011, 09:33 AM	#130
roseslevi Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: E. Falmouth, Mass Posts: 2,102	Ladyjane is the third eye flap suppose to help heal the ulcer? I am sorry I have never seen this before? Poor darling...I feel horrible for her. She just seems to take everything in stride, she is so sweet. Still sending hugs and prayers....you are doing a great job with her. __________________ Rosemarie, Levi and Lily "The purity of a person's heart can be quickly measured by how they regard animals" ~ Anonymous

01-21-2011, 11:20 AM	#131
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Bless her little heart. Sending prayers for that lil girl. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

01-21-2011, 11:28 AM	#132
Lil Sis Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,008	Thank you for taking care of Gabby---- I am sending all my hope and positive thoughts that she will be ok!! __________________ Shinja mom to Remy lil Sis to Bailey and Sammy

01-21-2011, 11:53 AM	#133
TxVicki Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: At Home Posts: 8,386	[QUOTE=ladyjane;3401071]I cannot stand to look at it.....just looks so painful. Poor little angel. Waiting for the offices to open so I can get her in to see the opthamologist. Pics below....not for the squeamish. Don't know if you can see that the other eye is developing an ulcer, too. Just so awful. Oh my goodness this poor sweet baby. Prayers will certainly go out for her. She looks so much like my rescue Annie that I lost on New Year's Eve due to liver failure. __________________ [SIZE="3"VICKI & ALLIE[/SIZE]

01-21-2011, 12:24 PM	#134
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Just got home from the opthamologist. First off....it is a conjunctival flap, not third eyelid that the EC did (I thought it looked different). Anyway....she has dry eye and she is much older than we have thought. At least 12 he said. What happened is that she had a calcium deposit working its way to out of the eye...and that is what is also happening with the right eye. He said that the EC did what he would have done. He has added three meds for her. She is to restart the ulcer mix, and another eye drop he prescribed....both drops are to be given 8 times/day and she was put on Clavamox. Oh, and Bupranex for pain. She said he has dry eye and possibly glaucoma in the right eye but he had a problem evaluating that today because of the ulcer. He will recheck her next Wednesday. Below is some information about this from the following website. Non-ulcerated corneal discorneal What does the calcium do? Calcium is the mineral which makes bones strong. Calcium is in solution in all tissues of the body. It is present in the fluid within the eye (aqueous) and is constantly moving through the corneal tissue from the inside of the cornea (endothelium) to the surface of the cornea (epithelium). Under certain circumstances, the calcium "precipitates out" of solution either just beneath the epithelium or within the stroma. In these circumstances, the epithelium and stroma of the cornea can become whitish. Sometimes the calcium deposits will coalesce and break through the surface and little chips of the deposit can slough off. Alternatively, the calcium may become quite dense immediately beneath the epithelium. If the calcium becomes thick enough, the surface epithelium can no longer remain attached and will "peel off." The sloughing of the calcium or the peeling off of the epithelium will result in a corneal ulcer which is quite painful. How is calcific corneal degeneration treated? If an ulcer is present, the ulcer needs to be treated with topically applied antibiotics to prevent infection while the ulcer heals. Additionally, atropine will be administered topically to dilate the pupil and relax the muscles within the eye which go into spasm when an ulcer is present. Oral Rimadyl® may be given for pain relief to dogs with corneal ulcers. Finally, to help dissolve the calcium, a "chelating agent", ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) will be applied topically several times a day. If the EDTA does not completely remove the calcium, debridement with a diamond burr or a surgical procedure call a superficial keratectomy may be required. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

01-21-2011, 12:25 PM	#135
Ringo1 Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory Posts: 3,447	I just got the little ladybug dress that I ordered from YHR! It is sooo adorable and fits perfectly on Lucy. Ringo seems to have taken over the cupcake blanket. Lucy is getting groomed tomorrow and I will get a picture in the ladybug dress. We will think of Gabby and her struggle every time we put it on; reminds me that a whole lot of dogs are not as lucky as our dogs. __________________ Mommy to Lucy, Ringo, and Matthew