RobinM Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Woke up this morning to Ponchie's left eye almost closed and swollen., In a human world, it looks like a black eye, It's swollen and puffy but not black and blue on the outside. He is a major crazy boy. I mean crazy so it is possible he hurt himself. I want to make sure there isn't something medical I should be concerned about, other than a brusied eye. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 No thoughts other than perhaps he bumped himself on the corner of a table or something??? I doubt there are any bugs around this time of year but I know some spider bites can cause major swelling. Hopefully others have some better ideas as I'm not really sure what to do with it. Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAJ2010 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Eyes are on if those things that you never mess with. But it doesn't look like his eye is red and irritated inside. I would give it a day and maybe ice it to get the swelling to godown. Quote ------ Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammystroops Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 also could be a spider bite? that similar thing just happened to our doxie sara. Quote In loving Memory of: Chip, Wendell, Tessa, Moose, Moody, Noble Storm, Thunder, Gracie, Duke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 Its not red inside at all. Just swollen. Like a bar room brawl! Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BrianRke Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Several years ago my Mastiff was stung by a bee on/around his eye, and it looked exactly like this. Im guessing this probably wasnt the case since I see you live in NY and I doubt there are any bees out this time of year. I hope your boy is feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I don't really have any advice to give, but I suspect (especially considering he's, er... a lively boy ) that he probably bumped it. I always worry when it comes to the eyes, I don't like to take any chances, so if it's not better in a day or so I would probably call the vet to ask about picking up some eye drops. However, I would definitely give it some time, since it's swollen but not red on the inside. It could be a bite, as other have suggested, or most likelyt a bump. Poor sweetie. Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 (edited) It looks more swollen above his eye than below it--although that could just be the angle of the photo). A dog's frontal sinus is in that above-the-eye area. I don't know if you'll be able to see it, but I found this image. Edited January 8, 2012 by KF_in_Georgia Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 It could be a bite or bump. I'd apply some cool compresses to it a few times today, and see how it is tommorrow. Eyes are never anything to ignore, though. If it doesn't look any better by tomorrow, I'd have a vet take a look. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Hard to say if it was a bug bite or trama related. It sure won't hurt to ice it (frozen peas work well) and give him benadryl (in case it's bug bite). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 My only concern is that whatever caused the swelling may have also scratched the eye and if so, may need ointment to make sure that it doesn't get infected. Most times a vet needs special equipment to see if the eye lens has been scratched but sometimes, you can see a bit of a wave on the eye if you look at it in different angles and that could be an indication of a scratch. By any chance, do you think another dog might have scratched him with a paw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 Anything is possible how it could have happened. RE: another dog, etc. We have been around them 24/7 since Friday and Ponch is not usually too far from my butt! Unless he is running track around the dining room table or flying up and down the stairs! As of this evening, I would say it's 60% + better. If for any reason it looks any worse tomorrow, I will bring him in. Thanks! Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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