Goldendoodle eye disease

[Heidi & Bella baby]

I was browsing the web a couple of days ago looking for answers and found this site. Grasping at straws, thought maybe someone here could help us.

A few weeks ago I noticed that Bella's right eye may look red. I checked them both and sure enough. It was definitely red. My husband took her the following Monday/ They gave anti biotic med & eye cream. We took her back in the following (this past Monday, and there was no change. They sent us to a specialist in Madison. Saw her the next day. Gave us some more meds & eye drops. Ran some tests like blood history, urine analysis, serum test ( organ function) blasto ( fungal infection ) they have all come back normal . The blasto has not come back yet. She is talking of losing her eye. We asked isn't there another test? Tomorrow she goes back in for an ocular ultra sound & possible aspiration of tissue from eye. also chest x-ray and a abdominal ultra sound. to see if there is something hiding somewhere. She doesn't seem very optimistic though.

Bella is acting perfectly normal. Eating, playing, except that she is not seeing from that eye. We are so very sick about this. She is only 2.5 yrs. such a loving, smart beauty. She loves everyone.

We lost our last dog, who was a boxer husky mix on 12/26/09.

It seems impossible that this could be happening so soon.

Can anyone help??

Thank you

Heidi

[F, Calla & Luca]

I am sorry to hear this. I assume since you mentioned a specialist that it was a veterinary ophthalmologist. If that specialist has no answer I don't think we will. But surely they gave you a possible diagnosis.  I know it's small comfort but dogs do well with one eye. I am hoping it doesn't come to this and that Bella recovers. Please keep us informed.

[Heidi & Bella baby]

Yes, It was an ophthalmologist. It just happened so fast. she is thinking possible tumor. The other eye is clear just hoping all else is clear.  Grasping at straws

I will thanks

[Adrianne Matzkin]

I am sorry that I have no answers but we are sending pawsitive thoughts for Bella!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I'm very sorry to hear this. Do you know if the vet suspects blastomycosis?

[Heidi & Bella baby]

they did a blasto test nut results aren't back & she didn't really think so ! why?

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Just trying to help figure things out. Sending positive thoughts your way.

[Bonnie and Kona]

I'm so sorry for this frightening diagnosis, Heidi. Hoping for the best for your Bella as well as you and your husband. Please keep us updated.

[Maryann,Roo and Tigger]

It is so hard when one of your loved ones is ill, and even worse when no one can figure out what is going on.  Sending prayers, kind thoughts, and hope your way. 

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

 So sorry you are going through this with your lovely Bella.  I don't have any experience with this particular issue, but can attest to knowing that the waiting is unbearable at times.  Just hang in there and you will figure out what is best for your girl.  Keep us informed.  Many of us here have been through some pretty trying times with our Doodles and can understand what you are feeling.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I'm so sorry....I can imagine how difficult this is.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I have no advice, but I am sorry to hear this is happening to your sweet dog.

[Colleen, Jake & Baxter]

I am sorry to hear about Bella.  Please do keep us informed about her as this is a very caring doodle community!