Dog losing his eye

MissHell · 04-03-2009, 08:12 PM

My dog punctured his eye on 03/17, vet did emergency surgery and filled it w/saline and stitched the rupture. We think he caught it when cleaning his face with his paw.

Last Monday 30th, he was to have the stitches removed. When the vet tried to remove them, the eye ruptured again. This time she stitched it and also stitched the eyelid shut to try to help it heal.

Yesterday we took him to an animal eye specialist. He is an older dog (15) and he has cateracts. The specialist feels, due to the cataract, he had little or no vision in the injured eye. Her recommendation is to remove the eye.

Our options are:
#1 Surgery to repair the eye, no guarantee of vision. Cost $2500.
#2 Continue with meds/drops, like we have been. Can take 2-6 months to heal, again no guarantees on healing or vision. He may continue to be uncomfortable until fully healed.
#3 Remove the eye. Vet said it is relief from any pain/discomfort he is quick, in 2-3 days. Most animals do fine with one eye. Cost is appx $500.

Does anyone have experience with their pet losing an eye?

I am willing to pay the $2500 for surgery, but it’s not what was recommended. We figure we will trust the professional’s opinion on what is best for him.

Anyone who wants to suggestion putting him down, please keep it to yourself. In no way is that an option for us.

04-03-2009, 08:12 PM	#1
MissHell Followed the crowd over. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hawaii Moto: '07 Yahama R6 Posts: 911	Dog losing his eye My dog punctured his eye on 03/17, vet did emergency surgery and filled it w/saline and stitched the rupture. We think he caught it when cleaning his face with his paw. Last Monday 30th, he was to have the stitches removed. When the vet tried to remove them, the eye ruptured again. This time she stitched it and also stitched the eyelid shut to try to help it heal. Yesterday we took him to an animal eye specialist. He is an older dog (15) and he has cateracts. The specialist feels, due to the cataract, he had little or no vision in the injured eye. Her recommendation is to remove the eye. Our options are: #1 Surgery to repair the eye, no guarantee of vision. Cost $2500. #2 Continue with meds/drops, like we have been. Can take 2-6 months to heal, again no guarantees on healing or vision. He may continue to be uncomfortable until fully healed. #3 Remove the eye. Vet said it is relief from any pain/discomfort he is quick, in 2-3 days. Most animals do fine with one eye. Cost is appx $500. Does anyone have experience with their pet losing an eye? I am willing to pay the $2500 for surgery, but it’s not what was recommended. We figure we will trust the professional’s opinion on what is best for him. Anyone who wants to suggestion putting him down, please keep it to yourself. In no way is that an option for us.