fsugrad Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) Hi everyone, as some of you know, Toby has been dealing with glaucoma for the last 8 or 9 months. It's only in his right eye. At first we were controlling the eye pressure with 3 different eye drops, 3x/day. Recently the eye pressure shot up again and he has been up to 5 different eye drops 3x/day. Then he started developing a corneal ulcer. The pressure is still high and at his last visit, they told me he has inflammation in the middle of his eyeball as well, and the ulcer hasn't healed much. He has been blind in his right eye for the last month or so. So, with an eye that is blind plus causing him pain, we really have no choice but to have his right eye surgically removed. I am upset over it but there is nothing else we can do. He has surgery on Friday. Everyone please think good thoughts for our sweet 10 1/2 year old boy. Edited August 23, 2014 by fsugrad Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Oh, poor Toby. Hope he heals up quickly and loses the pain. We'll hold him in our best thoughts, along with you. Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hollys2hounds Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Prayers and good thoughts sent your way!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AmberGusDad Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Prayers for Toby and his family... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Poor Toby Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Sending many good thoughts your way for sweet Toby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Aw, I'm sorry. Feel better soon, Toby. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Sending all good thoughts. Glaucoma certainly does suck; it made my father blind. Quote Pam with Sockem the GH, Birdie the JRT, Osorno the chocolate lab, and Shelby the shepherd mix. Missing Clarice (1991-2007) and Lily (2004-2012), always in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Poor Toby! At least with the eye gone, he won't have anymore pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Sending hugs from north TX. Will keep Toby & family in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby172 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 My puppy had glaucoma from an eye injury. I understand how it is really very painful for them. I could tell by Jack's behavior when it was bad, one night he just could not sleep and was very restless, overall not himself. We were able to do an ciliary ablation and he was able to keep the eye, but no more pain or pressure. Good luck with Toby. Linda, Jack and Keeva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Sending good thoughts that Toby's surgery goes well and he heals quickly. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) I am so sorry for Toby . Please give him mega Hugs from me . I understand your Concern and being Upset. I belief we are heading down that way. My Morty has Eye Problems to and is on three different Drops a Day . Prednisolone , Tacrolimus and Dorzolomide . Glaucoma spikes at Night and so far it happened twice . I do have some Drops in the Fridge for Emergency to reduce Eye Pressure .Eye Vet told me , it is most Important to keep Infection away from his right Eye. Edited August 20, 2014 by IrskasMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Wishing Toby a successful surgery and complete, speedy recovery. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Hope all goes well with the surgery and that he feels much better once it's all done. Quote 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...
racindog Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 So sorry! Praying now and especially Friday for his speedy recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Oh, poor Toby He's been through an ordeal (as have you, I'm sure). Will be thinking of him and sending a ton of good thoughts on Friday. From what I'm reading in this thread glaucoma seems to be painful, so at least after the surgery he will not have to deal with that anymore. Hope the surgery goes swimmingly and he heals quickly! for you. 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...
ramonaghan Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Sending best wishes for a smooth surgery and quick recovery for Toby. I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Good Luck and feel better Toby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Jingles for your Toby! Hope you find some relief soon. Quote Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 So sorry you're dealing with this... If it's any consolation, dogs are great for adapting and just moving on. When Henry lost his leg, I struggled with it because I thought he just wouldn't be "whole" anymore. Not the case. Plus, he gets ten times more (pity) attention and cookies than he ever did. I think losing his leg was the best thing that ever happened to him. I hope that's true for Toby too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 OMgoodness. Prayers for no pain and healing up riteawayquik. Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padfootx13 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Good thoughts for Toby Quote Padfoot the greyhound fr. Coach Venom, Joined his forever family: 10-1-13 Lupin the galgo, Joined his forever family: 7-18-14And the reptiles: Bernie the Bearded Dragon and Tonks the Russian Tortoise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cometdust1 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Toby is already blind in that eye. He will just be happy to have the pain gone. The surgery will be a relief for him. I had a shih tzu who had that surgery for the same thing and it was no big deal for him. Just monitor the other eye closely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Sending lots of good thoughts and prayers for Toby. I went through this surgery with a friend and her poodle 3 years ago and the surgery went very well. The vet office released her a day too soon (it was Labor Day weekend) which created problems but the surgery was a huge success and she loves her life as a pirate poodle. I am sure Toby will feel much better and will be a fabulous pirate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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