LizT Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 (edited) Sounds like a plan. I have Cavaliers and they are notorious for tearing in general due to tiny ducts and shape of eyes but we also have their eyes checked annually by an opthamologist, as has been mentioned...don't mess with eyes. Keep a check on them by experts. Sounds like your Vet is up with everything which is good as has been mentioned, alot aren't. One of my girls has had "exactly the same sceario" as your Cocker, she's always teared and even had the ducts flushed as a 6 months old but it didn't last and I use a Saline solution (for cleaning contact lenses) for daily cleaning and maintenance which helps reduce the staining as she is a Blenheim and the staining shows on the white if it isn't maintained and the skin can go "mushy" so it's just a part of her daily care. Recently one eye began to tear more than usual and she had her eye checked by my Vet for all sorts of possibilities such as follicular irritation, she had a mild conjunctivitis and first course of treatment is some Cortisone eye drops. He sad it may be a life long on going thing for her. While there was no evidence of follicular irritation he said it's something that needs to be checked for regularly, if it does occur they have to be "put under" for the follicle to be scraped. If it does come to that I'll arrange for a teeth clean as well, being a small dog that will probably also need doing when she's older (she's 21 months now). Edited August 4, 2009 by LizT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfin Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 My vet is pretty good with eyes - she's worked with eye specialists before.Plan: Course of antibiotics and cortisone cream and tablets to get the inflammation down. Revisit in 7 days to check. Revisit in 14 days. Once the inflammation is under control - off to the eye specialist to discuss corrective surgery on the eyelid (an eyelift). Can choose to have it done by the specialist or by my regular vet (who is very confident, but happy for me to have it done by the specialist if I'd prefer). She mentioned a name of the specialist but I've forgotten. I know a good one if you need it! :laugh: And Ellz: do you want a job?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke W Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 My vet is pretty good with eyes - she's worked with eye specialists before.Plan: Course of antibiotics and cortisone cream and tablets to get the inflammation down. Revisit in 7 days to check. Revisit in 14 days. Once the inflammation is under control - off to the eye specialist to discuss corrective surgery on the eyelid (an eyelift). Can choose to have it done by the specialist or by my regular vet (who is very confident, but happy for me to have it done by the specialist if I'd prefer). She mentioned a name of the specialist but I've forgotten. I know a good one if you need it! And Ellz: do you want a job?! I think his name was Robin something or other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfin Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 My vet is pretty good with eyes - she's worked with eye specialists before.Plan: Course of antibiotics and cortisone cream and tablets to get the inflammation down. Revisit in 7 days to check. Revisit in 14 days. Once the inflammation is under control - off to the eye specialist to discuss corrective surgery on the eyelid (an eyelift). Can choose to have it done by the specialist or by my regular vet (who is very confident, but happy for me to have it done by the specialist if I'd prefer). She mentioned a name of the specialist but I've forgotten. I know a good one if you need it! ;) ;) And Ellz: do you want a job?! I think his name was Robin something or other. Let me know if you do decide to see a specialist, and Barkly will get extra special care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 (edited) My vet is pretty good with eyes - she's worked with eye specialists before.Plan: Course of antibiotics and cortisone cream and tablets to get the inflammation down. Revisit in 7 days to check. Revisit in 14 days. Once the inflammation is under control - off to the eye specialist to discuss corrective surgery on the eyelid (an eyelift). Can choose to have it done by the specialist or by my regular vet (who is very confident, but happy for me to have it done by the specialist if I'd prefer). She mentioned a name of the specialist but I've forgotten. I know a good one if you need it! ;) ;) And Ellz: do you want a job?! Would love one! You offering? Editing to add: PS. Did I give good advice? Edited August 4, 2009 by ellz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Elfin, are you an eye specialist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfin Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Ellz: your advice was excellent! It's a long drive from Tassie to East Malvern, though!!! becks: I am not an eye specialist. My job really has no title here in Australia, but in the USA or Europe I would be called a Veterinary Ophthalmic Technician. Fancy name for a vet nurse that knows NOTHIN' about ANYTHIN' apart from animal's eyes, be it dog, cat, elephant, seal or snake eyes. I have been doing it for 19 years and love it. I have been lucky enough to study in America and England, and I get to teach vet students about eyes too. Luke W: It was lovely chatting to you today. I am glad Barkly is doing so well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke W Posted August 5, 2009 Author Share Posted August 5, 2009 Luke W: It was lovely chatting to you today. I am glad Barkly is doing so well! You too! and a million thanks. I'm sure I'll be meeting you soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Sorry Luke to go OT! Elfin, how did you get into doing that? Did you study with the BVA/KC eye specialist vets over here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atua Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 If the tests came back clear and there is only weeping in one eye I would consider taking him or her to a chiro practor. I have found that since taking my little maltie to the chiro his left eye is not weeping anymore as his neck was out and had been for some time. the chiro said that it can cause weepy eyes them having necks out. Hope this helps a little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouledogue Français Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Nothing to add other than If you choose not to use your regular vet, I can recommend Dr Simon Hurn from All Animal Eye Services in Mt Waverley All Animal Eye Services Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Nothing to add other than If you choose not to use your regular vet, I can recommend Dr Simon Hurn from All Animal Eye Services in Mt Waverley All Animal Eye Services I'll second that recommendation My lovely elderly Rotty, Faith had an eye ulcer our vet tried to cure, to no avail. After considerable expense, a general anaesthetic and a couple of failed attempts he referred us on to Simon who fixed Faith's eye and it cost around half the price I had already shelled out to my vet. All is well with Faith's eye now. Thanks Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfin Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Sorry Luke to go OT!Elfin, how did you get into doing that? Did you study with the BVA/KC eye specialist vets over here? Hi becks I have worked for a veterinary eye specialist (Ophthalmologist) here in Melbourne for 19 years. During that time, I have taken time off to study under leading veterinary ophthalmologists in Nashville, Tennessee and Dallas, Texas in the USA, and in Birmingham in the UK. There is a formal qualification available in the USA but I unfortunately cannot afford the time/money to do it (it takes several years). I am a member of the Veterinary Ophthalmologist Technicians Society of the USA and have attended their (incredible) conference. I got into it by accident, but I find it very rewarding. If you have any more questions, I would be happy to answer them, but probably best by PM so as not to hijack Luke and Barkly's thread. N. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke W Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 Back from a checkup at my local vet. The inflammation causing the slight rolling in of the eyelid - all cleared up Fur - significant regrowth. All good. Vet has been on 1 prednisalone every 2 days for 1 more week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 (edited) That is great news Luke, hopefully all will stay good. My girl Tilly started getting weepy eyes after problems she had after being bitten of the face by another dog. Vets never could stop the weeping and we saw an eye specialist and go the all clear for her eyes but they still weep, her problem is now more cosmetic than anything so he also recommended Clojo Eye Conditioner. Edited August 10, 2009 by helen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke W Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 A quick update - Barkly went off to see the specialist last week. His eyes were all good except... The specialist diagnosed a minor case of 'allergic conjunctivitis' and prescribed some stronger steroid drops (Prednefrin Forte). Follow up in 4 weeks - hopefully all cleared up (for good). Sorry I missed you Elfin! Hopefully I'll see you for our follow up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfin Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Gee, I go away for 5 minutes, and miss meeting the infamous Barkly!! I assume you will be back in a few weeks for a recheck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tivins Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Elifin, any idea if Rudducks Tear Stain Remover is good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfin Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Elifin, any idea if Rudducks Tear Stain Remover is good? Unfortunately, I have no personal experience with it, so I could not say. Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tivins Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Elifin, any idea if Rudducks Tear Stain Remover is good? Unfortunately, I have no personal experience with it, so I could not say. Sorry! Thanks Elf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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