Greytlady94 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Poor baby, sending prayers. 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 greytelectric Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 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.... A spider bit could surely be the culprit. Your grey's eye looks like what I get every time I am bitten. Red and swells up for weeks. Hope that's all it is! I am allergic to the venom in spider bites and I would think it's no different in dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 feel better Sheana! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 We are still praying for Sheena, precious baby girl, we hope it is just minor and going through the process to get better, also for good test results. 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...
Guest bonscoby Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Oh my goodness, Sheana. You are still beautiful, but we want that eye to heal soon!!! I hope the meds work and that da Lubberliezt Mrz. Sheana will be back to normal very very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Awww, that looks sore and uncomfortable. I hope it heals very soon Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 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.... A spider bit could surely be the culprit. Your grey's eye looks like what I get every time I am bitten. Red and swells up for weeks. Hope that's all it is! I am allergic to the venom in spider bites and I would think it's no different in dogs. I doubt it is a bite. She's been bit before and her entire face swelled up like a balloon instantly and required a trip to the evet. I keep Benadryl on hand for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Hoping this pretty girl is better 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...
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Guest StriderDog Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Glad to hear it's not cancer!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Sending more prayers and good thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Annie Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Thank God it's not cancer! I hope Sheana is feeling better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 :yay :yay :yay That is GREYT News No Cancer. Poor baby I hope whatever is in there works its way out of there real soon. Say mommy even with my eye like this I am still a pretty princess. We will continue to pray that you feel better real soon. 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...
patricia Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Thank God no cancer! Hug the pretty girl for me. 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...
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