doggiedo Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 My vet told me that my dog will need Optimmune Eye Ointment for the rest of its life. When I went to get a new tube he said I had to have a consultation everytime I needed it. If my dog needs it for the rest of his life I don't understand why I need a consultation everytime. Also my local chemist said I could get most vet prescriptions with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 One of the dogs i know has the same thing, she has it 2 times a day for the rest of her life - We just ring the vet and tell her we need more it is pretty expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 We wouldn't require you to have a consult each time if it is only for dry eye. If there are other things going on with the eyes then a recheck may be warranted. 6mthly or yearly checks or most importantly if you see changes in the eyes they would need to be seen to immediately. No comment on the prescriptions but perhaps it's worth finding a Vet who is happy to do in-clinic repeats. The AVA actually states that the animal must be presented whenever a medication is prescribed and supplied and the Vet must ensure there are adequate follow up procedures in place for you so they are quite within their rights to ask you to return each time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkehre Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I have been told by 2 vets now (one being a specialist) that any over the chemist counter, human grade "dry eye" drop or ointment is fine also for dog. Provided they are not prescription, hence containing any prescription drug, then the dog v human thing is fine. I am speaking of such products as Systane, Bion Tears, Polyvisc and Lacri-Lube. I believe this is also true for ear products. I have been using my own dry eye drops and ointment on one of my dogs that has dry eye for several years, with no adverse side effects. This is just my experience. I am not suggesting that if you have doubts, to just do what I am doing, however, if you have a good vet that is happy to comunicate with you and not just try and constantly sell you products, then ask them, and they may say the same thing... which will then help you feel more confident and give you the green light to use these much less expensive products. Worth an ask. I am very confident using these products and have on 2 dogs. Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisys Mum Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 My flatmates Husky has "dry eye" and she is on optimmune too, she has to have a consult everytime as the vet needs to check the levels of moisture by using those test stick things they stick under her lower eye lid. He also puts over the counter eye drops in her eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cockerlover Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I also have a bitch with dry eye,she has to have optimmune ointment 2xday fo the rest of her life !!it is very expensive (I KNOW)!!,& the vsits yr vet is saying you must have, is probally to check on the eyes ,re tear testing ect I have also heard that over the counter chemist dry eye drops work just as well, @ a greatly reduced price!! but havnt tried them ,would love more info on that, if any one has tried an alternative treatment ,thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 The dog i know has to use both, the optimmune, as well as fake tears for dry eyes from the chemist. you can very easily tell if she has missed having it put in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 My old girl had this problem and the vet recommended using human artificial tears a few times a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Has your dog ever been to see a specalists about his eyes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 yep our eye specialist also says use human dry eye drops once a confirmation of the problem has been done.At first we use the medicated stuff but once controlled we use viscose gel .the gel is better as it lasts longer in the eye. A good eye specialist is very open minded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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