scullysmum Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I am just wondering if anyone has any experience with a dog having an eye removed, I know it will look pretty gruesome to start with. Any advice or tips for recovery from first hand experience would be great. Quote <p>"One day I hope to be the person my dog thinks I am"Sadi's Pet Pages Sadi's Greyhound Data PageMulder1/9/95-21/3/04 Scully1/9/95-16/2/05Sadi 7/4/99 - 23/6/13 CroftviewRGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I can't help. But I'm sorry you are going thru this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabozem Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 If you are on FaceBook, go to a group called "The touch of sight" (the words touch and sight are not capitalized). This is about a sweet little whippet called Kk who had both eyes removed about six months ago. She and her mom live in England, I think. I'm sure she would answer any questions you have about having an eye removed. Be prepared to fall in love with Kk!!! She's amazing. Be sure and look at some of the videos her mom has posted. Also, one of my friends had an eye removed from a young male gh a year or so ago, and he's doing great. I don't think she's on GT or FB, but I can ask her any questions you might have. Quote Waiting at the bridge: Blaze, Rodney, Lady, Spice, Sarahlee, Callie and Baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 No "my own dog" experience but I helped a friend and her poodle through one. She was released from the surgery too early (and on a holiday weekend) but other than a couple of issues that we worked through that weekend, it was a pretty straightforward experience for dog and owner. I think the Facebook group above sounds really helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 I had a dog scheduled to have an eye removed, but he died two days before his appointment. I had spoken to several people who had gone through it with no problems after. I had a large cat that had an eye removed. Again, no problems. You get used to the way it looks. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 My heart dog Get Em had had to have his left eye removed secondary to toxoplasmosis. I didn't opt for the implant which would have made him appear to just be keeping that eyelid closed. He did have some heavy bleeding for 1 day after the procedure so he stayed at the vet. Otherwise I could have brought him home the same day. Once the heavy, thick bandage came off he never looked back (pun intended)! He quickly adjusted and memorized furniture placement so he didn't wander around bumping in to things. The one thing I did change was which side I walked him on so he couldn't/wouldn't be surprised by any one approaching, 2 or 4 legged! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Yes! Many years ago, one of our dogs is thought to have been one of the first cases of Lyme Disease from Nantucket. No one could figure out what was wrong with him so we ended up at Angell Memorial in Boston. While there, the doctor saw something in his eye, and sent us to a specialist at Tufts. They first removed the mass from the eye, but months later the eye started to atrophy and it was suggested we have it removed. They sewed his eye "hole" shut, and it wasn't gross at all. He just looked like he was winking! He did just fine. My poor father also had an eye removed. Initially he wore a fake eye, but as he got more and more senile, it was too much of a struggle for my mother taking it out and cleaning it (barf!), so he stopped wearing it. Sadly he also refused to wear the neato pirate patch she got him. And it was really gross because his eye "hole" was not sewn up. But his eye had become very painful, and it had to come out. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullysmum Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 Thank you for all of your replies, you have all been very helpful Quote <p>"One day I hope to be the person my dog thinks I am"Sadi's Pet Pages Sadi's Greyhound Data PageMulder1/9/95-21/3/04 Scully1/9/95-16/2/05Sadi 7/4/99 - 23/6/13 CroftviewRGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NSGREY Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I found this post as I have been away from the site for a while but sadly are facing this with Higgins. I just am trying to get some feedback from anybody else that had this happen to their grey, I have never been faced with this before with an animal so I am rather new at this. He cannot keep the eye it has to be removed as he has lost his sight in that eye and we are now trying to preserve what he has left in his left eye with eye drops and gel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Out of my own Experience with my Morty , I can only say do it sooner then later. My Morty had first UVitis .This went on for over a Year, then it went into Glaucoma . My Eye Specialist urged us to have Laser Surgery and with a lot of different Eyedrops it went on and on . He was in so severe Pain . I would never do this again . As we finally made the Decision to have his Eye removed , we found out he also had an Intestinal Tumor , we had to relief him of his Pains forever. I still live with that Guilt . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tuxsmom Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I've never had a greyhound have an eye removed..but I have had an Australian Shepard that had it done due to an injury. The wound is no big deal..stitched up nice and tight. The eye socket does become sucken in and you have to remember they can't see out of that side. At first, she would swing her head around and hit things with her blind side but she learned to adjust. I also have two one eyed cats. Also be aware of lack of depth perception. Walk through your house with one eye closed and you'll get the jist. Hope it all went well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 A friend's horse has had an eye removed and he does just fine. He has some kind of synthetic 'ball' sewn into the socket to make his face look more 'normal'. Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnnziggy Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 My old guy had his eye removed. First they thought it was pannus and we treated it for years. Then they said it was episcleritis(sp?). Finally, they said it was glaucoma. We then went to OSU and saw a specialist. He said it was glaucoma and her said it was like having a migraine headache every day. He told us the best thing for Ziggy was to have the eye removed. IT WAS THE BEST THING WE EVER DID FOR HIM! He is now 12 and a half and very happy. He plays several times a day. The only thing different we have noticed is that he is now leery of children. They move really fast and if they come to his blind side, he can't see them and they freak him out. It really wasn't gross at all. He recovered quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Remember that the dog won't have any of the self-conscious "gruesome" awareness. <<I still live with that Guilt >> Erika, We make the very best decisions we can at the time. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NSGREY Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Well he had his eye removed this past Thursday and it has been going really well. Thank Dog! It was one of the hardest things I ever did to hand over the leash and watch him trot off with the Dr to have the surgery. I was a wreck but you know, he's an amazing boy and he came out of it fabulous. He's been recovering well and the medication has not upset his stomach, he even did some zoomies in the yard, which freaked me out. All in all we don't regret having it done but now we just have to keep a close check on the other eye as it too has the early signs of glaucoma. I pray we get a few really good years for him yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 That is such good news. I am so happy to hear he is doing well and is still your amazing boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Great update on your boy! He'll adjust quickly and you'll soon not even notice his 'new normal'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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