JTaylor91 Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 Walking through the woods today and when calling Bramble back noticed her eye had filled with blood and was obviously bothering her. Trip to the vets fearing the worst..... the vet took a look at her and she has a small puncture in her eye, likely from a thorn they said. Numerous tablets and drops for the next 48 hours and hoping for the best. Anybody had a similar experience? The vet advised there was a small chance of losing the eye but is optimistic she will recover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 That does not look good but if the vet says the dog may recover then fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor91 Posted October 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 12 minutes ago, JDog said: That does not look good but if the vet says the dog may recover then fingers crossed. I’ve put all the drops in and given her the tablets, it seems to be better than it was already. It isn’t bothering her as much and it’s not all swollen and closed up. Keeping fingers crossed for the next couple of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 Hopefully she recovers fully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 So sorry to read this, hope she recovers. My B.I.L. has a fluffy lapdog thing which went under a table with a Labrador which wagged it’s tail vigorously and hit the little mutt in the eye. The poor dog lost an eye. A Lab has a powerful wag and can make your leg smart if it hits you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor91 Posted October 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 A few hours later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontastic Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 I had something similar several years ago, but my springer got a thorn in each eye. Luckily I had the number of an eye specialist who was waiting for me when I got to my local vets. He removed the thorns gave me drops and tablets and after a few follow up visits gave the dog the all clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 glad its looking better, hope it will be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor91 Posted October 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 1 hour ago, toontastic said: I had something similar several years ago, but my springer got a thorn in each eye. Luckily I had the number of an eye specialist who was waiting for me when I got to my local vets. He removed the thorns gave me drops and tablets and after a few follow up visits gave the dog the all clear. That’s reassuring to hear. She’s on 3 sets of drops and 2 sets of tablets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmite Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 pleased the eye starting to look better fingers crossed she makes full recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor91 Posted October 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 This morning I was greeted by the usual whole body wag so she must be feeling a little bit better. Eye looks as though it’s still improving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 Let's hope there is no lasting damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor91 Posted October 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 3 minutes ago, B725 said: Let's hope there is no lasting damage. She seems to be able to see out of it again so fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 Excellent news mate !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 3 hours ago, JTaylor91 said: She seems to be able to see out of it again so fingers crossed. What a relief for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 Glad to hear she’s on the mend mate Mine is resting up, I could go shooting this week but I’m a bit reluctant to go out without Ted ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontastic Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 (edited) Just checked it has been nearly 10 years since my dog had a similar injury and in that time he's had no further issues. The opthalmologist did stress at the time the importance of putting in the drops as he said getting an infection was the biggest danger to the dogs eyes. Edited October 5, 2020 by toontastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearwater Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 Chuffed for you both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor91 Posted October 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 Thanks all for the good wishes. Check up at 1210 tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remimax Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 thats great news, heart sank when i saw your first pic its always something i dread happening with a hard hunting spaniel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor91 Posted October 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 An update after the vets. All is going well so far, she had a small ulcer on the eye which has pretty much healed up. No signs of infection and is healing up nicely, eye is reacting to light well but there is a bit of constriction of the pupil compared to the healthy eye which should get better in the next couple of days. Shouldn’t be any sight loss. Carry on with the treatment for another 48 hours then it’s another check up. Not out of the woods yet but looks like she’s got lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docleo Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 2 hours ago, JTaylor91 said: An update after the vets. All is going well so far, she had a small ulcer on the eye which has pretty much healed up. No signs of infection and is healing up nicely, eye is reacting to light well but there is a bit of constriction of the pupil compared to the healthy eye which should get better in the next couple of days. Shouldn’t be any sight loss. Carry on with the treatment for another 48 hours then it’s another check up. Not out of the woods yet but looks like she’s got lucky. Glad she's recovering well. Best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 That’s really good news 👍😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor91 Posted October 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 Last appointment at the vets yesterday. All healed up just a small mark on the eye where it was punctured but that should fade after a few weeks. Just keep an eye on it now the meds are stopped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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