Lambies for Joy please.

[HAH]

The more I think about it, the less sense it makes. She obviously still has some residual vision, in that she's more likely to bump into things in the dark than in the light. I leave lights on in the house more now than I used to, as she has twice missed the bottom stair coming down in the dark and she now won't go out in the garden after dark without the outside light on. To take her eyes out gives her no chance with the little residual vision she still has and if there's a way we can prevent any discomfort from her eyes without removing them, that's the way we'll go. I keep thinking that probably hoomans don't have their eyes removed for similar problems, but maybe I'm wrong. My neighbours were horrified when I told them, and agree that she can still tell light from shade. Will be ringing the specialist vets tomorrow.

Just a side point, my sister bought some motion sensor lights to put at the top of my mum’s stairs and in the corridor by the bathroom to help nighttime trips. I thought they’d be a gimmick but actually they’re really useful, and very good for the price - they come on when they sense movement and go off again after a few minutes. They might be worth exploring for Joy going down stairs in low light conditions?

 

[Cath]

Yes, we have one on the landing for night time toilet visits. They are very good.

 

[Boogie]

Yes, my brother has them. They are rechargeable so don't need wiring in.

 

[Candy]

Spoke to the specialist vet's practice today and all referrals have to come from via the dog's usual vet, so that is now in hand and hopefully we'll have an appointment before long. In the meantime Joy is happy and settled, her usual slightly bossy and cheeky self.