dmswartzfager Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Blitz's eyelid blew up in size about two and a half weeks ago. I had Dr. Patty come take a look at it, and she said she could try to remove the bump/abscess, but his eyelid would be shortened. So I asked if she would refer us to Dr. Anne Weigt, who is a veterinary ophthalmologist. (Wow! Took me six tries to spell that correctly!) We got him in a few days later, and she felt that it was an internal stye and put him on Simplicef and had us continue the neo/poly/dex eye ointment Dr. Patty started him on. Dr. Weigt did mention the "slim" possibility that it could be a mast cell tumor - and Brian did tell her it was probably that since Blitz is our dog (we have a track record of weird diagnoses with our crew). Anyway, the follow up appointment was this past Friday, and if anything, his eyelid looked worse. Dr. Weigt was absolutely shocked. So she performed a fine needle aspirate, taking samples from three different locations. Those results were/are supposed to be back yesterday or today. In the mean time, since there was definitely pus, she switched him to erythromycin eye ointment, prednisolone acetate eyedrops, ciprofloxicin tablets, and just in case it is a mast cell tumor (which she is starting to lean towards based on how his eye looked), had us start him on Benedryl. She also prescribed metronidazole to counteract the cipro's side effects. It's still not looking any better, and he made a bloody mess of his eyelid when the numbing drops wore off Friday night. I did have an e-collar, but he just statues in a far-off corner of the house when I put it on him. He's convinced that he can't lay down with it on. He tried a few times, but popped right back up again, and I'm loathe to stress him since that causes his IBD to flare up. I gave him Deramaxx Friday night, and he's done a good job of leaving his eyelid alone ever since. Here's my sad-looking boy. I'm sure there's a surgical excision in his future - we're just waiting to see what it is and figure out a plan of action from there. Deanna with galgo Willow, greyhound Finn, and DH BrianRemembering Marcus (11/16/93 - 11/16/05), Tyler (2/3/01 - 11/6/06), Frazzle (7/2/94 - 7/23/07), Carrie (5/8/96 - 2/24/09), Blitz (3/28/97 - 6/10/11), Symbra (12/30/02 - 7/16/13), Scarlett (10/10/02 - 08/31/13), Wren (5/25/01 - 5/19/14), Rooster (3/7/07 - 8/28/18), Q (2008 - 8/31/19), and Momma Mia (2002 - 12/9/19). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Oh sweetie, that looks unpleasant! You CAN lie down with an e-collar, Blitz, really you can. Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RooRoo Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 oh my gosh !!! poor baby I hope it resolves soon and that you have nothing to worry about. He looks so sad and I'm sure all the poking and prodding didn't help. Sending well wishes to Blitz and calming waves to you Mom! It's so hard not to worry so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nanzi Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 0h poor baby. Hoping for the best for him. He is such a pretty boy. Will keep thinking good thoughts for you all. Nan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Oh poor Sweetheart. Sending my many prayers. 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...
Guest KRKWMU Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Poor Blitz. Waiting is so hard. Hope you get some good news soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaina Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Aw, poor fella! Hope it's nothing too serious and can be easily taken care of. (And yeah, I constantly misspell Dr. Weigt's name, too! She's great ). Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest whatahound Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Sending prayers. Give the big guy a gentle hug from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2Brindles Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Poor baby! Sending gentle scritches and his way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmswartzfager Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 (edited) Aw, poor fella! Hope it's nothing too serious and can be easily taken care of. (And yeah, I constantly misspell Dr. Weigt's name, too! She's great ). Oh, it wasn't Dr. Weigt's name I was spelling incorrectly - it was ophthalmologist! Though I would've mispronounced her name if Patty hadn't said it. :lol But yeah, I like her a lot. Edited July 29, 2008 by dmswartzfager Deanna with galgo Willow, greyhound Finn, and DH BrianRemembering Marcus (11/16/93 - 11/16/05), Tyler (2/3/01 - 11/6/06), Frazzle (7/2/94 - 7/23/07), Carrie (5/8/96 - 2/24/09), Blitz (3/28/97 - 6/10/11), Symbra (12/30/02 - 7/16/13), Scarlett (10/10/02 - 08/31/13), Wren (5/25/01 - 5/19/14), Rooster (3/7/07 - 8/28/18), Q (2008 - 8/31/19), and Momma Mia (2002 - 12/9/19). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Sending lots of good thoughts and prayers for Blitz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Sending prayers for your handsome fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Sending lots of prayers! Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 ...Poor little man...that looks so sore. I'll be thinking about your sweet boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Poor Blitz - so sorry this is happening to you! Sending prayers that all heals and it's not serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaina Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Aw, poor fella! Hope it's nothing too serious and can be easily taken care of. (And yeah, I constantly misspell Dr. Weigt's name, too! She's great ). Oh, it wasn't Dr. Weigt's name I was spelling incorrectly - it was ophthalmologist! Though I would've mispronounced her name if Patty hadn't said it. But yeah, I like her a lot. Yeah, that's a tough one. I normally mistype it like 6 times before I get it right. Scritches to Blitz and the rest of the gang Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Poor baby, sending prayers and gentle ear scritches. 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 GiJenn51 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Sending prayers for Blitz. :hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Poor bug. Sending some scritchies and hoping the path report is a good one. 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...
Guest LolasMom Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Poor little guy. That looks uncomfortable. Sending more prayers for a good path report and an easy fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamngrey Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 hugs and prayers 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...
greytpups Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 sending healing thoughts Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Pretty boy I hope it's nothing Can you try a bath towel and duct tape instead of the e-collar? Red didn't have any trouble lying down/sleeping when he wore his. Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Poor handsome boy Sending good wishes for boring test results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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