Guest KennelMom Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 (edited) She's taking the news much better than I am : She's going to the opthamologist on Wed for another exam but our vet is confident in the diagnosis. This sucks. eta: she'll be 7 in September. Edited January 21, 2008 by KennelMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 That is upsetting news. I'm no expert, but many years ago I had a poodle with PRA (and cataracts). If my memory serves me correctly, he went blind very slowly, adapted very well and was very happy until he was euthanased for something else at almost 15. Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MnMDogs Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 (edited) Oh man. Morky was just diagnosed a few months ago, and I started a thread on it. I got a lot of good advice and information, and found out Jenn8's Onyx also has PRA. I'll try to find the thread and add it to this post, so you can see some of the comments. They were all very helpful and encouraging. I did end up buying the book that was recommended - Living with Blind Dogs, and it's very very informative in terms of how to not only deal with the diagnosed dog, but the rest of the dogs in the house. I know how you feel, I started crying when the ophthalmologist told me (he was in there for a scratch on his cornea, we didn't expect this news at all), and Ryan and I certainly took it much worse than the Mork man! I know it really stinks to get this news, and I'm sorry But Hanna will be ok. ETA the thread I had on Mork's diagnosis. Mork is 8, and it's moderately advanced according to our doc. His night vision is pretty poor, as is his peripheral vision. But he can still track a squirrel on our walks like nobody's business! PRA info Edited January 21, 2008 by MnMDogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Sending my many prayers. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Talk to Anne (Majestic Collars). That's what Lynch has. Sending hugs, Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Oh man. Morky was just diagnosed a few months ago, and I started a thread on it. I got a lot of good advice and information, and found out Jenn8's Onyx also has PRA. I'll try to find the thread and add it to this post, so you can see some of the comments. They were all very helpful and encouraging. I did end up buying the book that was recommended - Living with Blind Dogs, and it's very very informative in terms of how to not only deal with the diagnosed dog, but the rest of the dogs in the house. I know how you feel, I started crying when the ophthalmologist told me (he was in there for a scratch on his cornea, we didn't expect this news at all), and Ryan and I certainly took it much worse than the Mork man! I know it really stinks to get this news, and I'm sorry But Hanna will be ok. ETA the thread I had on Mork's diagnosis. Mork is 8, and it's moderately advanced according to our doc. His night vision is pretty poor, as is his peripheral vision. But he can still track a squirrel on our walks like nobody's business! PRA info Thanks...I read through your thread when we got home from the vet. Lots of good advice in there. I guess it's always harder on the humans. Our vet has gotten us through a lot of good and bad times but I think he was a little taken aback by my reaction. I was prepared to hear it, but couldn't help crying. Hanna Banana is one of my original two-pack...my secodn girl. I call her my little sunshine b/c she got me through a lot of tough times. I just want everything in her life to be perfect. I guess we all want the same things for our greybabies. Thanks to everyone for your good thoughts. We'll do everything we can for Hanna and make her transition as easy as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimsmom Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 How did you know anything was wrong or was it picked up on a routine exam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Hope it progresses very very slowly. Sending hugs for the hoomans and scritchies for herself. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 That stinks, Heather. I hope it's very slow going. Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffer Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Mecki's boy Sully has it too. He's almost completely blind now, but is still a happy, healthy boy. He just takes a second to recognize me when I visit now. Because it's so gradual, I doubt they even notice it happening. Quote Jennifer and Beamish (an unnamed Irish-born Racer) DOB: October 30, 2011 Forever and always missing my "Vowels", Icarus, Atlas, Orion, Uber, and Miss Echo, and Mojito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Prayers for your little sweetie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I'm sorry. I too hope the progression is very slow. Quote Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Damn! sending prayers the progression will be VERY slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 How did you know anything was wrong or was it picked up on a routine exam? To be honest, I took her in b/c someone posted on an adoption groups site about their dog being diagnosed. Some things I'd seen in Hanna the last couple months were similar to what they saw. Hanna has always been a...unique little greyhound. She's got lots of weird quirks, so some of the stuff I saw I just kinda thought was her being her. Mostly I noticed her seemingly walking around things in the yard when there was nothing there. Not seeing things that she should have been able to see, i.e. handing out treats she'd be in line w/everyone else but she wouldn't take one you offered until you got it touching her nose. I thought she was being picky (which she can be). I looked at her eyes a few times but they looked normal to me and she went up and down stairs, in and out of crate, maneuvered around the house and other dogs with no problems. I mean, sometimes she knocked her head into things, but pretty much all of our dogs do that from time to time. So...I kinda chalked up everything up to her being quirky. I still had a nagging "something's off" feeling, but when I saw a pic posted on the other site taken indoors and the reflection of the flash off the eyes made me think of a pic I took of Hanna around Christmas that I just thought was a weird flash and picture angle. Nope...PRA dogs have more reflective eyes. Sigh...I feel awful. I feel like I should have listened to my gut the first time I thought there was something off about her. It's only been a couple months so I'm not sure it even makes a difference, but I just feel awful I'm hoping the opthamalogist will tell me that our vet is wrong, but I know that's probably not going to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I know the diagnosis can be shocking but Hanna will adjust and be fine. My Rocky had it for years and did great unless we were some place new and I always made sure I walked him around with his leash on for guite awhile and really tuned into him. Quote Pam with greys Avril, Dalton & Zeus & Diddy the dachshund & Miss Buzz the kitty Devotion, Jingle Bells, Rocky, Hans, Harbor, Lennon, NoLa, Scooter, Naomi and Scout at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamngrey Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Hugs to you Hugs to you Quote Cassie: Pikes Clara Bell Swoop: My Man Swoop BRIDGE ANGELS Psi:WD'S Aleford 3/17/00-4/25/10 Snowman: Gable Snowman 1/9/96-2/14/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brindlebunch Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 My 11 1/2 year old Judd was diagnosed with PRA 1 1/2 years ago. The eye specialist he sees suggested Ocuvite PreserVision. It is an eye supplement by Bausch & Lomb. I get it at Walgreens. It will not prevent the progression, but has been show to slow it down in people. It has not been studied in dogs, so it is not proven whether it has the same effect. Judd gets one pill every morning and so far still has sight in one of his eyes. His condition is somewhat unique in that the eyes are not symmetrical. One eye is completely blind (I got an incorrect diagnosis initially so it was not followed up on properly), but the other seems to be progressing very slowly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Prayers for Hanna. Quote Greyhound angels at the bridge- Casey, Charlie, Maggie, Molly, Renie, Lucy & Teddy. Beagle angels Peanut and Charlie. And to all the 4 legged Bridge souls who have touched my heart, thank you. When a greyhound looks into you eyes it seems they touch your very soul. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more then he loves himself". Josh Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mom2Gr8dawgs Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I'm sorry to hear Hanna's diagnosis. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimsmom Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Thanks for the description. I give you credit for picking up on something so subltle. Not sure I would have. But you have more experience I'm sure with this breed. It's always good to learn something new for our hounds sake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I am sorry to read this about Hanna. I don't know anything about PRA but send you good thoughts from Philly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I am sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I'm sorry that you and Hannah are dealing with this news. There is something really heartbreaking about getting a chronic diagnosis for our beloved hounds. Be glad that its will be easier on miss Hannah than it is for you. Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Sorry to hear about Hanna's eyes. Sending good thoughts for you and Hanna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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