Asalei Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Just wondering if anyone knows of an Animal Eye Specialist in the Brisbane area? Our little girls needs her cherry eye fixed and we've been advised to take her to an eye specialist to have the operation performed. It doesn't look like the problem is going to fix itself with cortisone cream and time, so we are going to have to have the operation performed. Does anyone on this forum have experience with cherry eye? The vet has advised that it's not something that needs to be preformed straight away, we could even leave it a few weeks to try and correct itself by itself, but he said it's more than likely not going to happen. Our situation is that we are getting married in 3 weeks and can't really afford the expense of the surgery right now. BUT, if it means she's in pain and it's aggrivating her, I'm very willing to give up things at my wedding to let her have the surgery. Has anyone had experience with cherry eye, and more specifically the operation side of things where they relocate the gland and suture it in? Thanks in advance.. I just don't want my baby in pain :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Give Varicool a PM. We have had cherry eyes fixed on a couple of rescues. They weren't done at a specialist but I think the vet has done quite a few. I think the price was quite reasonable but that may have also been because they were rescue dogs. The results were great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asalei Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 Thanks Scarlet, I'll pm her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asalei Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 Just wondering also if it would be worth our while massaging the gland back in and putting a patch over her eye for say 48 hours... Would this help it not pop out and maybe keep it in place... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueM Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Erin have pmed you back ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogz4eva Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 PM abcalert and some of the other Neo people.You didnt say what operation you were having done.From what I know I would say have it cut out do some research and dont take the first vets opinion.My friend has Neos and after taking advice from the vet and not from others he had his dog operated on and had the gland stitched back in.The result it tore out again.T he operation ewas performed by the same vet 3 times the end result is the dog is now blind in that eye because of infection and a vet that didnt know what he was doing and he got his money at the end of the day and my friend has a blind dog.He just got his other Neo done I told him to go to my vet and it cost him $270 to get it cut out under anaesthetic and she is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canine Country Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 PM abcalert and some of the other Neo people.You didnt say what operation you were having done.From what I know I would say have it cut out do some research and dont take the first vets opinion.My friend has Neos and after taking advice from the vet and not from others he had his dog operated on and had the gland stitched back in.The result it tore out again.T he operation ewas performed by the same vet 3 times the end result is the dog is now blind in that eye because of infection and a vet that didnt know what he was doing and he got his money at the end of the day and my friend has a blind dog.He just got his other Neo done I told him to go to my vet and it cost him $270 to get it cut out under anaesthetic and she is fine. I have Neos. Tacking down the prolapsed gland does not generally work with Neapolitan Mastiffs due to the loose connective tissues and third eyelid cartlidge being to loose to retain swelling etc. However The best option for most breeds it to tack the prolapsed gland back in position. Removal of the gland can assist in future dry eye. There is an exellent specialist at Underwood, not sure of him name though. The procedure is not a difficult and can be performed by comptent vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badboyz Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 I once had a puppy that devoloped a cherry eye after a reaction to tacking stitches in her eyelids. The vet used a technique where he actually cut half the gland and stitched back the rest. This meant that there was much less potential of dry eye developing. She has had no recurring problems at all. It may be worth discussing this procedure with other vets as an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asalei Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 Thanks for your responses everyone, we've resigned ourselves to the fact that the operation needs to be done and we'll be hopefully getting it done next week. From everything that I've read and heard and been advised by multiple vets, the operation is the way to go and there are more successful stories, than not so I don't think we have an option. Leaving it will affect her in time.. doing the operation at least gives her a chance to have it fixed and have no problems in the future. It's amazing the different prices that places charge, specialist are obviously more expensive.. and call me stupid but I think I'd feel more comfortable going through a specialist that does this all the time, than a vet that has done it a few times. I'll update you on her progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asalei Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 We've booked her in with the Brisbane Vetinary Specialist Clinic (BVSC) over at albany creek for next Thursday. I hope everything goes well. I've been speaking to a few vets and this place, whilst not the cheapest, made me feel comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTD Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 All the best for next week. She'll be well looked after there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Our bulldog got his stitched back in. I have seen them being removed, and WOW - So bloody quick!! Not sure if it was the norm but the dog was awake while having it cut out? Our bulldog now has VERY bad dry eye, he has to have drops 2 times aday good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asalei Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 All the best for next week. She'll be well looked after there. Thanks mtg, have you had an animal treated there before? Our bulldog got his stitched back in.I have seen them being removed, and WOW - So bloody quick!! Not sure if it was the norm but the dog was awake while having it cut out? Our bulldog now has VERY bad dry eye, he has to have drops 2 times aday good luck Thanks TB, so he got it stitched back in and has dry eye as a result? I've heard that if you get it cut out, you have issues with dry eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTD Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 All the best for next week. She'll be well looked after there. Thanks mtg, have you had an animal treated there before? Maggie saw the orthopedic specialist there. Everyone was friendly and very caring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tashnchief Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 We had a dog treated there for a rare cancer, they are just wonderful we could not fault their service and care towards our dog and to us. They are also some of the most knowledgible and highly skilled vets around. Best of luck with her op. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canine Country Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 I have had reproductive work, and cancer treatments done at this clinic. I would not use any other speciast centre. The staff and specialist are enthusiastic,energetic and professional. Erin I hope all goes well with you puppy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asalei Posted June 17, 2007 Author Share Posted June 17, 2007 Thanks for the recommendations guys, it makes me feel heaps better knowing that they are a great place to have treat your puppy. Will be a long day on Thursday as we live on the southside of brisbane, I'm treking over there at 6am to drop the girls off, then having to go back again that night. But it's all worth it if my little girl is fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 All the best. I live in a neighbouring suburb and at this stage have Thursday off so if you need somewhere to waste a bit of time or want a coffee send a PM or e-mail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 No need to worry - all will be well. In the big scheme of things this isnt a something that needs to make you too concerned. Ill be thinking of you. Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asalei Posted June 18, 2007 Author Share Posted June 18, 2007 All the best.I live in a neighbouring suburb and at this stage have Thursday off so if you need somewhere to waste a bit of time or want a coffee send a PM or e-mail Thanks for the offer, but unfortunately there won't be any time to waste. But if you've got some tips on how to get back to the freeway the quickest so I can make it back to work on the southside through peak hour, that'd be very helpful!! No need to worry - all will be well. In the big scheme of things this isnt a something that needs to make you too concerned. Ill be thinking of you. Julie Thanks Julie, I'll let you know how she goes. I can't wait for Thursday to roll around. OH and I both said last night that she's just not herself. She's freaking out easily, very quiet and just not herself. I want my old Sally Wally back I realise after Thursday she's going to be a bit drowsey and still not herself, but hopefully once it heals, she'll be back to her normal self. I hope they don't shave her eye. That dashes all hopes of them being in our wedding!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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