Lambies for Joy please.

[Atemas]

Thinking of you today Candy on your visit to the vets with Joy

 

[Granca]

I hope Joy’s visit to the vet goes well.

 

[Selina27]

 

[Boogie]

Love and Lambies

 

[Stacia]

I hope you have a good consultation today with vet, thinking of you.

 

[Candy]

Saw the vet for Joy's Librella injection and spoke to her about her eye pressure and the cateract removal option. She thinks it's best to watch and wait for now, to see if the increase in eye pressure becomes a frequent problem, or if it's a one-off. She said that if it's a recurring problem, causing her pain, what she would recommend above anything else ( then she said 'and you might not like what I'm going to say now,' which caused me to panic that she was going to suggest PTS) ...would be removal of her eyes. I was rather taken aback, but as she went on to say, they're no longer performing any useful function and if they're causing her pain it would be kindest to remove them. The only difference it would make to Joy is that she would remain pain-free. I have to admit I was somewhat taken aback, but what she has said definitely makes sense. This vet is very experienced and I trust her, it's just strange to think of my little girl without eyes!
Anyway, here we are now, by our Fireinametalbox, Joy with her Kong, me about to open a bottle of wine, it being Friday, so for now we're going to enjoy our usual weekend treats, maybe watch some TV, definitely have lots of cuddles and let things sink in a bit.

 

[Jacqui-S]

Goodness Candy, definitely a lot to process.
Sending many
And

 

[Atemas]

Gosh a lot to process there Candy…..but it does make sense. I’m glad you have a vet you can trust - that counts for a lot and reassuring for you that the best will be done for your girl if it becomes necessary

 

[Boogie]

Such a lot to take in, but it sounds like your vet explained things kindly and with Joy’s comfort at the heart of it, which is what really matters.

Enjoy your cosy Friday evening together with cuddles and treats. Thinking of you and Joy – much love.

 

[edzbird]

Fingers crossed she remains trouble & pain free xx

 

[Joy]

Gosh that must have been a shock. Does that mean that an operation to remove the eyes is simpler than to remove cataracts? Or is it just that the problem may recur even if the cataracts are removed? Thinking of you both. xx

 

[Candy]

Gosh that must have been a shock. Does that mean that an operation to remove the eyes is simpler than to remove cataracts? Or is it just that the problem may recur even if the cataracts are removed? Thinking of you both. xx

That's a good question. I assume it's the latter, but I will check with her. It was quite a lot to take in and process, so I may have missed something. We've had a very settled evening and will shortly be off to bed.

 

[Cath]

Lets pray that GGJ stays pain free @Candy Sending you both love and hugs

 

[Lisa]

Wow that’s a lot to think about, but I can see it could make sense. Glad you have a vet that brought this up now, before it’s an urgent thing, to give you time to think it through. And maybe you’ll never have to make that decision!

 

[Granca]

Gosh, that’s an unexpected suggestion but, yes, it does make sense. It’s good to have a vet that you can trust and have time to process her plan. I hope Joy stays pain free. Lots of and.

 

[Selina27]

This is a lot to deal with for you @Candy
I know you have already seen another vet but was that for OOH?
There is a specialist veterinary eye practice near me

Home

Eye Vet Clinic is a dedicated ophthalmology referral practice based in Leominster. Our team is here 24/7 to take care of your pet's eyes.

www.eyevetclinic.co.uk

Is a second opinion something you would consider, in conjunction with your trusted vet? I am sure there would be centres closer to you but I have attached link for you to have a look.
There is a good rail service to Leominster

 

[Stacia]

I remember when I was a vet nurse, we took out the eyes of a little terrier. I had.a friend with a blind poodle and she used to come walks with us, the owner had a bell round his ankle so she always knew where he was. I guess Joy can't see much now, but there will be an element of light. Our vets here send referrals to the eye clinic at Leominster. I do hope Joy's eye pressure is a one off and all will be well again.

 

[Candy]

Hmm! Are you a mind reader @Selina27, by any chance? A second opinion is exactly what I've been thinking, and I remember when Joy was diagnosed with Progressive Retinol Atrophy, which I seem to think was exactly a year ago, the vet there, owner of a Black Lab himself ,with the same condition, told me to get in touch if I had any further questions, so that is the plan for today. If there are no better options than removing her eyes, then so be it, but I need to know I've tried everything.
Pee Ess, getting on and off a train with a blind dog is something I'm currently trying to muster the courage for.

 

[Candy]

I remember when I was a vet nurse, we took out the eyes of a little terrier. I had.a friend with a blind poodle and she used to come walks with us, the owner had a bell round his ankle so she always knew where he was. I guess Joy can't see much now, but there will be an element of light. Our vets here send referrals to the eye clinic at Leominster. I do hope Joy's eye pressure is a one off and all will be well again.

Thanks, @Stacia, looks like you, @Selina27 and I have all been thinking along the same lines. I've actually been wearing a bell around my neck on walks since the summer, so that Joy can hear where I am. I find myself having to resist the temptation to call out 'Unclean, unclean!'

 

[Woodwoman]

Getting in touch with the previous vet seems an excellent idea for a second opinion. I do hope you can find a way forward for Joy that you are happy with and she will be pain free. I did have to laugh at your temptation to call out 'unclean' though.