Eye problem

portagelisgar · 12-13-2011, 02:15 PM

My little Winnie (4 years old) developed what looked like conjunctivitis about two weeks ago. Took her to the vet and she was given eye drops that seemed to get things under control. She was tested for glaucoma as a precaution and her pressure was perfectly normal.

Then this past Friday it got worse. Her eye is now cloudy and blue and she seems to be in quite a bit of pain. She was panting and drooling from anxiety. And she wants to sleep with her head up. I took her back to the vet and they ran more tests but decided to refer her to the opthamologist who we're seeing tomorrow morning. Winnie is on pain killers that are helping her sleep and seem to keep her calm.

It is breaking my heart to see my girl in pain and I'm wondering if anyone has experienced similar issues - any advice for keeping her comfortable until tomorrow? Also if anyone has seen an opthamologist for a basset before are there any questions I should ask?

bubbad · 12-13-2011, 04:06 PM

I'm sorry.I don't have any remedy for the pain.Unfortunately,the time frame for (hereditary) Primary Glaucoma is between 4-6 years of age. Good luck I hope she is feeling better soon.

portagelisgar · 12-14-2011, 08:49 AM

Opthamologist says it's glaucoma. Winnie's still at the emergency clinic as they try to get her eye pressure down. Will hear in a couple hours what our options are.

Soundtrack · 12-14-2011, 09:28 AM

I am fortunate to have not had to deal with glaucoma, but all of my friends who have say that they wished they had removed the eyes early on to save the dog and themselves a lot of pain, trouble and expense. They said they didn't realize how much pain their dogs were in until they saw how much happier the dog was after the surgery.

portagelisgar · 12-14-2011, 05:45 PM

Thank you - I've scheduled the surgery for tomorrow. It was a rather easy decision once I read all the posts here and on the blind dog forum (though I had to take a few breaks to cry). I cannot stand to know that Winnie is in pain and I know she will adjust and be back to her old self soon. She'll always be able to find trouble with that nose -no eyes required.

dreamons · 12-15-2011, 03:55 AM

Good luck Winnie.

smimlitsch · 12-15-2011, 04:41 AM

My Fred just had his eye removed last Monday. It was a tough month but the desision was the right one to make. It has broken my heart to watch him bang into things but it is getting better everyday. We see the vet on monday for a check up. I also have spent many nights crying and seeing him in pain. good luck

portagelisgar · 12-15-2011, 09:10 AM

I pick Winnie up after work tonight. Any advice with post-surgery care?

portagelisgar · 12-17-2011, 01:07 AM

Winnie is home from her surgery! She had to stay at the animal hospital last night because she was still really whacked out on the drugs. Now she's snoozing on the couch. She's doing great and the vet said she was a real trooper. I braced myself for her eye to look pretty rough but it actually looks a lot better than I expected.

Winnie not happy with wearing the cone because it's so big and she's having trouble with it getting caught on things (carpet, etc.). I think I might cut it shorter tomorrow so she can get around.

portagelisgar · 12-17-2011, 02:16 PM

48 hours after the surgery

12-13-2011, 02:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
portagelisgar Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 8	Eye problem My little Winnie (4 years old) developed what looked like conjunctivitis about two weeks ago. Took her to the vet and she was given eye drops that seemed to get things under control. She was tested for glaucoma as a precaution and her pressure was perfectly normal. Then this past Friday it got worse. Her eye is now cloudy and blue and she seems to be in quite a bit of pain. She was panting and drooling from anxiety. And she wants to sleep with her head up. I took her back to the vet and they ran more tests but decided to refer her to the opthamologist who we're seeing tomorrow morning. Winnie is on pain killers that are helping her sleep and seem to keep her calm. It is breaking my heart to see my girl in pain and I'm wondering if anyone has experienced similar issues - any advice for keeping her comfortable until tomorrow? Also if anyone has seen an opthamologist for a basset before are there any questions I should ask?

12-14-2011, 09:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
Soundtrack Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,577	I am fortunate to have not had to deal with glaucoma, but all of my friends who have say that they wished they had removed the eyes early on to save the dog and themselves a lot of pain, trouble and expense. They said they didn't realize how much pain their dogs were in until they saw how much happier the dog was after the surgery. __________________ Rosie-Ch Soundtrack Cracklin' Rose CGN AGN RA Am RN TT Melody-Ch Soundtrack Unchained Melody TT Sailor-Ch Soundtrack Expedition Sailor RN TT Chili-Ch Soundtrack Spice Up Your Life Curry-Ch Soundtrack Canadian Brass Pepper-Ch Pennieslogon Living La Vida Loca CGN Vina-Ch Soundtrack Grand Illusion Leila-Ch Soundtrack Almost Paradise Deela-Ch Soundtrack Wink Of An Eye Hermione - Soundtrack Spellbound Eowyn - Soundtrack Rain Dance

12-15-2011, 03:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
dreamons Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Laughlin,NV Posts: 455	Good luck Winnie. __________________ Maggie Mae- Basset Daisy Wiggles- Basset Yogi Titus- Puggle (He thinks he's a Basset)

12-13-2011, 04:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
bubbad Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Boiling Springs,Pa Posts: 1,347	I'm sorry.I don't have any remedy for the pain.Unfortunately,the time frame for (hereditary) Primary Glaucoma is between 4-6 years of age. Good luck I hope she is feeling better soon.

12-14-2011, 08:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
portagelisgar Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 8	Opthamologist says it's glaucoma. Winnie's still at the emergency clinic as they try to get her eye pressure down. Will hear in a couple hours what our options are.

12-14-2011, 05:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
portagelisgar Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 8	Thank you - I've scheduled the surgery for tomorrow. It was a rather easy decision once I read all the posts here and on the blind dog forum (though I had to take a few breaks to cry). I cannot stand to know that Winnie is in pain and I know she will adjust and be back to her old self soon. She'll always be able to find trouble with that nose -no eyes required.

12-15-2011, 04:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
smimlitsch Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 40	My Fred just had his eye removed last Monday. It was a tough month but the desision was the right one to make. It has broken my heart to watch him bang into things but it is getting better everyday. We see the vet on monday for a check up. I also have spent many nights crying and seeing him in pain. good luck

12-15-2011, 09:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
portagelisgar Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 8	I pick Winnie up after work tonight. Any advice with post-surgery care?

12-17-2011, 01:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
portagelisgar Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 8	Winnie is home from her surgery! She had to stay at the animal hospital last night because she was still really whacked out on the drugs. Now she's snoozing on the couch. She's doing great and the vet said she was a real trooper. I braced myself for her eye to look pretty rough but it actually looks a lot better than I expected. Winnie not happy with wearing the cone because it's so big and she's having trouble with it getting caught on things (carpet, etc.). I think I might cut it shorter tomorrow so she can get around.

12-17-2011, 02:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
portagelisgar Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 8	48 hours after the surgery

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