Eye Removal****UPDATE****

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Not Rooney or Stuart's thank God but my dad's dog Pugsley.  My dear father took an old buddy (think Grumpy Old Men but they aren't grumpy), his two dogs and took a drive from Michigan down to Florida to see my brother.  While there Pugsley (who I am not overly found of but hey it is family) had his eye ball start to swell up, dad took him to a local vet thinking that he had scratched it or was have an allergy problem.  The vet informed him that the dog had a cyst in the eye.  Pugsley was put on several medications and things started to look better but yesterday the eye was worse so they operated and removed the eye.  I am feeling so bad for my sweet father, who is the biggest animal lover ever and is always taking in strays and injured animals.  I've never heard of something like this happening with no warning, is it common?  Is this breed specific?  Pugsley is a rescued Pug whose original owner killed himself and the wife and kids dumped him.  My dad is worried sick and now would like to return home but doesn't want to make Pugsley travel till he is feeling better.  Anybody have an experience with this issue?  Thanks.  

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As of last night Pugsley was not eating or drinking, not doing well at all, blood coming out the nose  - just lots of awful stuff.  Dad was worried he might not make it through the night but he did and then finally this afternoon seems to have turned a corner.  Ate a little, drank a little - no more bleeding.  Dad says it is just painful to look at - they I guess shaved to the skin and left the stiches hanging with really long threads - kinda like a dog from a Tim Burton movie - only with 1 eye.  I'll keep you all updated - thanks so much for caring about a dog that isn't a doodle, I appreciate all the info, advice and concern.  xoxoxo

 

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

While reading a new members bio, I found her 10.5 year old ALD, had an eye removed due to Glaucoma.   Maybe she will read this post and chime in here about her doodles recovery.

http://www.doodlekisses.com/profile/JoanNadeau

[F, Calla & Luca]

I'm wondering how Pugsley is doing?

[Leigh & Allie]

I just saw how he was not doing well yesterday. How is he today?

[Traci -Bexter & Maggie]

Jane...I was so scared when I read the title!  I thought OMD that something had happened to one of your precious boys!  When I read the first sentence, I was so glad that you set us straight right away!  I am sorry for what's happening to your dad & his dog.  I haven't heard of this, but don't have any experience with pugs.  Hopefully, he will still live a long & healthy life.

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

Any update on Pugsley today? I do hope he is doing better and that your Dad is feeling more positive over the whole thing.  Our Maltese Rosie who lived until she was 16 years old was blind from the age of six and I often forget that fact as she managed just fine.  Getting over the surgery is the main thing so I'm hoping......

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Thanks for checking Nicky - Pugsley has had a rough go of it and my dad right along with him.  Sounds like this afternoon things are finally getting a bit better  :)     I've added an update to the post.

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

Good to hear that the news is going in the right direction.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Glad to hear things are a bit better.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I'm glad to hear Pugsley is doing a little better today. I hope he continues to improve.

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

So glad to hear of some improvement for Pugsley! I hope your Dad is feeling a little better now too!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I'm so happy to hear that things are improving....I'm thinking the worst is behind you now.

[Regina and Hurley]

Jane,
I just read your post. I am thinking of you and your father. I am praying that Pugsley will heal from this. It's so hard to say the right thing when someone is going through such a hard time with a beloved pet. Just know that I am thinking of you all.....and praying for you and Pugsley...

Regina and Hurley