Trip To The Vet

[Guest TaraCoachCougar]

We went to our beloved vet today for rabies vaccines and to have Coug's corns popped out. I also took along the ointment that I occassionally use when Coach has a bloodshot eye. It is an antibiotic but has a hydrocortisone steriod in it (according to the vet). Her eye was slightly red and he said it was mostly likely pannus, which I've read about from others on here. I'm not too freaked out since it seems to be so treatable and at 13 I have bigger worries than something that manageable. He said drops tend to do better, but since that steroid in the ointment seems to be doing the trick so far that I could keep using that. He asked me if it ever looked like a growth on it and I said no. Just bloodshot on the white part occassionally and sometimes mildly cloudy.

 

He told me just to use it when needed, but to use it for 2-3 days in a row when I did. Any advice from others with pannus experience?

 

Also, Cougar's corn removal was much easier than last time. DH took him and they said he actually screamed for the first time. Today he was much better we're hoping he recoups quickly, normally takes about 3 days.

 

I asked where the shots were given so we could avoid touching in the event they would be sore tonight and if we would see any side effects. They said they might be tired and sleep a lot and I about laughed out loud. I told them we'd never know the difference.

 

 

[Burpdog]

Drops are better and they should be every day, otherwise it gets worse.

 

Sending prayers.

[Batmom]

Bloodshot on the white part doesn't usually indicate pannus (altho a dog with bloodshot whites can have pannus, too) -- more likely allergies or another irritation. Best let a vet ophthalmologist take a look.

[Guest GentleHugs]

LuLu has pannus and is on eye drops. She was diagnosed in February and her left eye is worse than her right eye. She gets 2 drops per eye once a day now. It started out with 2 drops per eye twice a day. She had a spot on her left eye that my vet did not seem too optimistic about it diminishing totally but said the drops should keep it from getting bigger.

 

Well, it's been almost 5 months and I'm happy to say the spot is totally gone! She will always have pannus and will always have to have the eye drops for the rest of her life but we are happy it's under control!

 

Did your vet do an eye stain just to rule out anything else that's eye related?

 

We got lucky because my vet is very experienced with Pannus so we didn't have to go to a specialist. I never had a dog with pannus before until LuLu but I've done a lot of reading about it so I knew what to watch for. There's a lot of info out there on the web that you can read about pannus. Just do a search for pannus.

 

I'm not totally sure but I think my newest boy, Patrick might have pannus, too. He's got the redness and the opaque ring around the iris but no spots. If he does have it - it's a mild case. He will be going to the vet to have that checked soon. He will be 7 in August but was on the farm for about 3 years before coming to me.

 

With Pannus, it can be controlled with medication but it's a permanent condition. If white spots start growing and cover the pupil, it can cause them to go blind. Pannus usually is diagnosed between the ages of 3 and 5 but it can develop at any age.

 

Hope this helps.

 

 

 

[Guest goofydog]

Please see a vet opthamologist for the eye. Get Em had the same bloodshot sclera and cloudiness and was diagnosed with toxoplasmosis after ruling out any TBDs. This is also treatable with daily drops of pred-acetate. The initial treatment was 600mg clindymiacin(sp) x2 daily and the drops 3x daily. Maintenance is 1 drop each eye daily.

 

Good luck.