teekay Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) Thought I would ask the advice of you good folk on here before taking Jenna off to the vets. I noticed this little blood blister type thing in the corner of Jenna's eye a couple of days ago. I though maybe she had scratched it during one of the rough and tumbles with the other dogs so decided to just keep an eye on it. It is not bothering her at all. There has been no change over about 3 or 4 days now. How long would you leave it till a vet visit was in order, bearing in mind Jenna hates the vets and examining her eye will be an bloody nightmare. Obviously if warranted I will take her anyway, but if it is just something simple that others on here have experienced, then great. Pics In sunlight Wow it looks huge in those photos It is actually only a millimetre or two wide Any ideas? Edited April 5, 2014 by teekay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Ok..given there is pink (blood?) in the wetness coming from her eye ... I would def be booking a vet appointment ..arrange for sedation beforehand if it will be easier . Good pics , BTW :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I think I would be on my way to the vets. Mainly because this is a bit out of the ordinary and you don't know what may have caused it or what the implications might be of leaving it to see if it clears up or gets worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Another vote for a vet visit here... T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*kirty* Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 It could be something minor like an injury, or it could be something more sinister like a melanoma. I'd get it checked sooner rather than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teekay Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 Oh dear, looks like my poor Jenny is going to have to suck it up and go see the lovely vet lady. Thanks for the input guys, I will ring the vets Monday, unless it miraculously disappears between now and then. I can hope :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Cherry Eye ????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*kirty* Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Its not a cherry eye. Cherry eye is when the gland of the third eyelid pops out. It is a bulge about the size of your pinky nail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumabaar Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I agree with the Perse about the vet and the sedation. Don't feed monday morning and then if she is not happy they can sedate rather than stressing her out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teekay Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 Thank you so much everyone, for telling me to go to the vets. Jenna had her appointment today and the vet says the thing in her eye is a growth which will need to be removed. Jenna has her operation tomorrow and the growth will be sent to Brisbane for analysis to see if it is benign or malignant Please keep fingers and toes crossed for my Jenny Jen. I Will keep this thread updated :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy21 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Fingers crossed for Jen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 All the best for Jenna tomorrow, will have everything crossed for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Glad you got to it quickly :) Hope all is well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Good luck tomorrow Jenna! T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabbath Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Yes, good luck, fingers crossed for sweet Jenna! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 was the vet an eye specialist? I ask because a couple of years ago my whippet Kibah had a red spot on her actual eye. My vet was pretty sure it was a tumour and her eye would need to be removed, although luckily he did say to me to just watch it for a few days. Fortunately, I was getting an eye specialist out at the same time to see my horse, and I asked him to take a quick look at Kibie's eye. He said it's nothing to worry about and just watch it. It was just luck that I got him to look, otherwise Kibah would probably have had the eye removed. I know yours is different but sometimes a 2nd opinion is worthwhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teekay Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Thanks for the reply Kirislin. No, the vet is not an eye specialist. TBH I wouldn't know where to go for a second opinion, I do not like the other vets in the area. I have been at these vets for many years now and have been referred to specialists a number of times before so I know they are quite happy to refer if they aren't sure about something. As it is only on her third eyelid I am hoping, as is the vets, that her eye will be fine, obviously depending on the pathology. The one thing I do know we have on our side is time. She hasn't had the growth long so I am fairly confident all will be well. Dropped my girl off at 8:30 this morning and I pick her up at 4:30. Trying to keep busy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliwake Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Best of luck teekay - I'm sure it will all go well and she'll recover quickly. If you do end up needing a specialist opinion later on, I know there is one at Albany Creek (Brisbane Northside). I haven't used them, but was looking into it recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 good luck, I know we all worry when our babies have to have any treatment. I'm hoping it's all very boring and benign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 My sister's large breed started getting similar growths last year at the age of 10. The first one was burnt off but it grew back fairly quickly and she has since had three cut out. I'll have to ask my sister what they are called though when she gets out of bed (she's got a lergy). Her dog didn't miss a beat after any of the surgeries and they were not cancerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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