Guest greybookends Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 (edited) The eye isn't better. As a matter of fact it looks worse to me. I will call the vets office this morning but it will most likely be tomorrow afternoon before I can get her in. She's not feeling real good but as you can see, she is letting momma take care of her. Update 8/26 Well now we wait for test results. The eyelid isn't as swollen but it has spread to cover the entire lid. There is no pus but lots of blood. The vet checked for mites and that was negative. She is also doing a fungal which could take up to 2 weeks for results and she also took another sample for a slide and is sending the original and the new one to the pathologist for a Cytology. She told me to continue doing what I'm doing and now we wait. She was not happy with what she saw but at the same time she was trying not to sound alarming. So keep the prayers coming and keep on praying that it is still just trauma and we are just having a case of it's getting worse before it gets better and nothing more. ** UPDATE AUGUST 28** NO CANCER!!!! We are still waiting for results on the fungal tests but the vet seems to think that some foreign body has gotten in there and is just so small that we can't find it and it might take a while for it to work it's way out. She wants me to bring her back in next week after she's done taking the antibiotics and we'll decide what to do next depending on what the eye looks like. So I guess Sheana continues to be a member of the weird and funky eye club, but at least it's NOT cancer! Edited August 28, 2008 by greybookends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Sending lots of prayers Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Lori, that looks so similar to Gracie's eye infection from the feral cat. It took 2 rounds of amoxicillin and 2 bottles of ciprofloxiacin drops to clear it up. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Oh sweetie...feel better soon. 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...
4greyhounds Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Bless her heart!!!!! Sending lots of prayers!!!!! Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmswartzfager Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Looks like Blitzy-boy's eyelid thing. We tried several different antibiotics - Simplicef and ciprofloxicin oral antibiotics (plus he was on Baytril during some of the time for intestinal issues), and also tried neo/poly/dex and erythromycin ointments, and also prednisolone acetate eyedrops. We also tried an injection of steroid directly into the eyelid mass - it worked for about a week, maybe a week and a half, then increased in size again. We've been avoiding oral steroids because he has a history of getting UTI's while on steroids and also increased and inappropriate urination, but the eye specialist finally said we had to do it. So he's been on 20 mg of prednisone twice daily since Thursday pm, and we will be tapering that off slowly starting tomorrow pm. We're also using the prednisolone eyedrops again, but about 6 times a day instead of 2 or 3 times daily. The swelling is much reduced, and it really looks tons better. Oh, and his cytology results came back as a granulomatous fibrosis, which just means an inflammatory response to some sort of irritation - our current hypothesis is a spider bite. This is Blitz's eyelid from about five weeks ago: I really should take a picture of what it looks like now.... Quote 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...
Guest fatesrelease Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Poor sweetie. I hope she feels better. I feel badly! *hugs* sending your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Lots of prayers for your girl. Hope it gets better soon! Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 That looks sore! I hope you get some answers from your vet as to what's up. Feel better soon Sheana! Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Sending lots of prayers for Sheana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Feel better Sheana! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I have an appointment for 2:30 tomorrow. Until then I will keep the warm compresses on it and just snuggle and give her lots of mommy kisses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Ouch...poor sweetie.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Okay, but, by tomorrow afternoon, all that compressing and snuggling will have HEALED her!! :) All better soon, Sheana (then you can just milk the gratefulness thing a bit! ) Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StriderDog Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Good wishes to Sheana! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HoustonGreys Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Prayers and kisses for Sheana. I hope she's feeling much better very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Ouch that looks painful! I hope the TLC works. Monty recommends vanilla ice cream applied to the tongue each hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I like Monty's advice. Good luck tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mommydog Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Oh, that looks uncomfortable. Sending lots of good wishes for Ms Sheana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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macoduck Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Lori, is she on any kind of meds while you wait for results? Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 sending lots of prayers. Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Sending more 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...
Guest greybookends Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Lori, is she on any kind of meds while you wait for results? She is taking 500mg of Cephalexin twice a day for 2 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Sending prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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