VizslaMomma Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 He is a beautiful old fellow! Similar age to my man so I understand how precious Doof is. Thinking of you both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnauzer Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Yes my vet mentioned something about a luxating cataract but he couldn't tell for sure. I do know that his eyes look much much more cloudy since yesterday than they did before and he couldn't see the kibble on the floor etc. argh it's just feeling like the start of a landslide Where is your work kirty? I'd be looking for a specialist in Sydney. Mark Bilson at SASH in North Ryde is an opthamologist and was brilliant with my old blind boy. Good luck - hope he is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappie Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Mark Bilson at SASH in North Ryde is an opthamologist and was brilliant with my old blind boy. Good luck - hope he is ok. Mark Billson is fantastic The benefit of a referral to SASH is that if required, your pet will also be seen by other specialists in different areas such as internal medicine or neurology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Poor old boy. I hope you can get some answers and get it sorted. He's lucky he's got you going into bat for him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) Otitis? Does he have any ear issues? Hope it is something simple and recoverable. Edited May 11, 2014 by Erny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleDuck Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 Sorry kirty I haven't been able to get the pics, everyone got sick! He's back at the vet tomorrow for a checkup but hasn't recovered all muscle tone yet and his eyeballs are quite sunken. Today it seemed worse but he is otherwise quite happy, he actually seems less anxious now he can't see. I'm really struggling with this decision, he doesn't appear to be in pain or unhappy, but I think because it's such a kick in the gut when you see his face I'm constantly questioning if it's time for him to go Erny he's never had an ear issue in his life, and the vet couldn't find anything either It's funny as a vet nurse I spent years counseling people about when to let their pets go, but then when it's my decision I become completely paralysed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 PuddleDuck - breath. Given the absence of pain, take your time and let the decision you make (whichever one that is) come to you, rather than you chase the decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*kirty* Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 If he is coping with the vision loss, there is no need to let him go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Puddleduck - if he is eating /toileting OK /still wagging , and interested in life - then it seems to me you have no decision just yet. Take lots of photos , spoil him and enjoy his happy times with him , this may be a not-so-gentle reminder that his body is old .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleDuck Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 Thanks guys :) I keep telling myself that and then this voice in the back of my head goes 'but...but....you don't want to leave it until it's too late and he's suffering'. My last dog should have been PTS earlier but I couldn't let her go. I don't want to do that to him He is still eating, drinking, yelling at the girlchild, escaping out the front door when we get home, etc so I think he has some time left :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleDuck Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 I've told hubby if we have to PTS I'm giving him a couple of blocks of chocolate just before the needle. God knows that boy has spent his whole life ticked off that he couldn't have chocolate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I like the way you think - he will drift off in a chocolate euphoria ...sounds good to me ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I've told hubby if we have to PTS I'm giving him a couple of blocks of chocolate just before the needle. God knows that boy has spent his whole life ticked off that he couldn't have chocolate. perfect! It's the hardest time, I understand what you're going through right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliwake Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I've told hubby if we have to PTS I'm giving him a couple of blocks of chocolate just before the needle. God knows that boy has spent his whole life ticked off that he couldn't have chocolate. That is the coolest thing I've ever heard!! Made me a bit teary - maybe because I love chocolate so much, and it's hard not sharing the things you love with the dogs you love! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katdogs Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Hugs Puddleduck Stevie has BBQ chicken with bones and onion stuffing and a packet of mint slices on her list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denali Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I've told hubby if we have to PTS I'm giving him a couple of blocks of chocolate just before the needle. God knows that boy has spent his whole life ticked off that he couldn't have chocolate. Sounds perfect to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleDuck Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 Hugs Puddleduck Stevie has BBQ chicken with bones and onion stuffing and a packet of mint slices on her list. It's a doggie bucket list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 because ours are done home , usually by me , they have a bowl with sardines/cat food /eggs & peanut butter as their last memory ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleDuck Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Back to the vet today for a follow up. It was meant to be the weekend but everyone in my house decided to get gastro this week There is still pressure in the affected eye, so we are upping his eye drops for now. We did notice that he seemed better (particularly the muscle control) after a steroid injection (the first time it happened we decided to give him one because we didn't know what was going on) and so we gave him one today and decided to start preds to see if that helps the muscle control. We'll recheck again in a few days. I've spoken to my vet about going to a specialist and we are going to wait and see how he goes with the new meds and also organize the CT for next week. My vet is certain the specialist will say we have to take out the eye, but we are thinking we wouldn't put him through that, so provided he isn't in pain we will just take it day by day My vet agrees that it's not time to give him his wings yet. I'm working to the theory that today is a good day and I'll worry about tomorrow when it happens. Thanks so much for the support guys, it really does help so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 For what it's worth - if it is glaucoma and eye removal is suggested, don't discount it. A friend had her dog done a few years ago now and she was happier and more comfortable within days. The pressure is apparently painful and with the pain gone she became a much happier dog very quickly and as the vision had already gone there was no adjustment period for loss of sight for her. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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