In need of a fce lift?

loopylou · 06-02-2011, 04:12 AM

I've just taken home my first Basset

I took him to he vet for his check up and she is concerned that he has very droopy eyes and that his eyelashes may start to rub against his eye. I was told if this happens he'll need a face lift. is this normal? Won't he grow into his face?

he's soooo cute and too young for a face lift surely........

Boomer's Mom · 06-02-2011, 10:35 AM

How old is he, do you have any pictures of him, and I think your vet may not be too basset savvy.

Annie714 · 06-02-2011, 11:10 AM

Congrats! Pictures please

FWIW, Annie had that problem of her eyelashes irritating her eyes when she was tiny. I gave her drops to soothe the irritation until the lashes grew out. I was also told surgery would be necessary....turned out to not be true.

Gracie's Mama · 06-02-2011, 11:14 AM

I'm glad Annie didn't need surgery. Maybe your puppy won't either. I would like to join the request for pictures, please!

Mikey T · 06-02-2011, 11:36 AM

Drooy eyes is not a problem it is only wne the eye lip rolls in and rubs the eye that a problem occurs while it does occur in basset and every other breed for that it is not a high incidence of the problem.

Potentially Harmful Eyelid Disorders In Dogs:

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Rolled In Eyelids (Entropion):
Either the upper or lower lid may be affected. In this condition the eyelid rolls in so that the lashes and hair on the eyelid rub on the front of the eyeball (the cornea). Persistent entropion causes severe corneal damage. Most entropion is inherited, and although any breed can be affected, it is a well documented problem in Chow Chows, St. Bernards, English Bulldogs, Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Irish Setters, and Cocker Spaniels.

loopylou · 06-02-2011, 01:50 PM

Thanks everyone, I've put a couple of photos of the man himself into my albums - I hope I've done it right! Enjoy!!!!

he's only 11 weeks old, just a baby. He just a sleeping, eating, fun machine at the moment.

Can i ask what kind of eye drops you used. His eyes are quite watery but nothing I'm overly concerned with yet.

Yogi's Mom · 06-02-2011, 02:00 PM

He's adorable!

proudmom25 · 06-02-2011, 02:27 PM

He's got the cutest wrinkly legs. He is adorable.

houndmomma · 06-02-2011, 10:47 PM

Congratulation!!!! He is so cute.

Bella Florida - I notice you posted a question about the bed under one of the photos - I bought 3 of them for my Flash after her spine surgery and love them. I got them at Pet Smart in XL - I like them because they give her back support and keep her from falling off. I put one in my home office, one in the family room and one in the bedroom. She seems to really like them and it doesn’t seem to bother her not being able to go on the furniture anymore.

Here are a few links to beds

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4301696

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4405771

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2892433

Annie714 · 06-02-2011, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loopylou

Can i ask what kind of eye drops you used. His eyes are quite watery but nothing I'm overly concerned with yet.

I'm sorry, I can't remember at all LOL. It was 6 very long years ago

I just remember them saying she would probably need surgery, after the drops and some growing up, her eyes are just fine.

06-02-2011, 04:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
loopylou Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 613	In need of a fce lift? I've just taken home my first Basset I took him to he vet for his check up and she is concerned that he has very droopy eyes and that his eyelashes may start to rub against his eye. I was told if this happens he'll need a face lift. is this normal? Won't he grow into his face? he's soooo cute and too young for a face lift surely........ Last edited by loopylou; 06-02-2011 at 04:13 AM. Reason: spelling

06-02-2011, 11:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Annie714 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 1,164	Congrats! Pictures please FWIW, Annie had that problem of her eyelashes irritating her eyes when she was tiny. I gave her drops to soothe the irritation until the lashes grew out. I was also told surgery would be necessary....turned out to not be true. __________________ Blog about the antics of Annie and I. http://thechickandthehound.blogspot.com

06-02-2011, 10:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
Boomer's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,736	How old is he, do you have any pictures of him, and I think your vet may not be too basset savvy.

06-02-2011, 11:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
Gracie's Mama Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: North Texas Posts: 150	I'm glad Annie didn't need surgery. Maybe your puppy won't either. I would like to join the request for pictures, please!

06-02-2011, 01:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
loopylou Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 613	Thanks everyone, I've put a couple of photos of the man himself into my albums - I hope I've done it right! Enjoy!!!! he's only 11 weeks old, just a baby. He just a sleeping, eating, fun machine at the moment. Can i ask what kind of eye drops you used. His eyes are quite watery but nothing I'm overly concerned with yet.

06-02-2011, 02:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Yogi's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,109	He's adorable!

06-02-2011, 02:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
proudmom25 Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Ontario Posts: 20	He's got the cutest wrinkly legs. He is adorable.

06-02-2011, 10:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
houndmomma Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 503	Congratulation!!!! He is so cute. Bella Florida - I notice you posted a question about the bed under one of the photos - I bought 3 of them for my Flash after her spine surgery and love them. I got them at Pet Smart in XL - I like them because they give her back support and keep her from falling off. I put one in my home office, one in the family room and one in the bedroom. She seems to really like them and it doesn’t seem to bother her not being able to go on the furniture anymore. Here are a few links to beds http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4301696 http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4405771 http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2892433

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