Blind Dogs and People's Perceptions
Odor EliminatorWe humans are very funny things in a lot of ways. Especially when we are dealing with our pets or animals. Obviously we adore them and most often than not, would do anything to keep them healthy and alive. So we are often shocked when a trip to the vets reveals a fatal blow to our system. It could be because of a diagnosis of cancer, glaucoma, cysts. This then brings on a world full of emotions and an increased sense of what do we do?
It might be that we look for alternative forms of treatment, herbal, shiatsu, radiation treatment. You name it as a loving pet owner we vow to find a remedy for the diagnosis.
So why was it that when Tess inherited glaucoma. That it came on within hours. The symptoms in case you come across this yourself where, itch in the eye, closing the eye repeatedly, inability to keep the eye open at times and a very cloudy lens. You can notice the cloudiness straight away as it looks like they have a giant cataract forming immediately. If you see any of these signs at all. Take your dog straight to the vets.
Going to the vets. We were told that the pressure in her eye was so high that Tess would have to have the eye removed. Tess's friend Cassie has also had her eye removed. So we were very lucky to have come across this already. Still came as a complete shock however. Well we didn't have very much choice but to agree to the procedure.
Afterward we were told that the glaucoma could also spread to Tess's other eye. So a trip to the vets every 6mths would give us an idea of her progression. Off we went every 6mths and everything looked fine. Then one day we were told that the pressure had increased slightly. Therefore the vet advised if it increased any further that we should have her lens removed. This would then require Tess to need drops in five times a day for the rest of her life. Which if it saves them for that much longer then of course you would do it.
Well one day Tess just lost her sight in the other eye. Whilst out for a walk, I turned around and she was clinging to the floor.
Well what do you do? We never had time to determine whether it was the right or wrong thing to do about having Tess's other eye removed. To be honest it was probably just as well too. The reason being is this is where people come into the equation. So we talked to others, who give their advice and shed ideas. But everyone has such a different opinion on whether or not you should keep a dog with no eyes. Some good opinions others bad. So you can imagine that when the eyes were removed we did worry at first what other people might say.
Well the moral to the story is. Listen to people's opinion as they all count. But when you come to making a decision, make it on your own findings, trust your own judgment and no matter how bad you think things could be stand by your decision.
It is still funny today. How people react to Tess. Some of these reactions are listed below
- Ooh, a dog with no eyes. Isn't that weird.
- Ah, you poor love.
- How does she cope?
- My god that is amazing, how does she do it?
- Is it catching will my dog be okay to play with her?
Well I can tell you now that Tess has a great life and loves every minute of every single day. She can do whatever you allow her to do. So if you ever have to make a decision such as we did. Then think about it very carefully and make sound judgments based on your own opinion. Seek support from a qualified Ophthalmologist and they should give you a sound medical opinion.
Love your blind dog and they will love you too.
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