filly wrote:

Sounds like you've really earned his trust, that's quite a partnership.

He's made it easy.

We'll be sending powerful healing vibes and wishes for a speedy recovery.
He'll be back to his goofy self before he knows it!

(I know you will be aware of every second)
Karla

Thanks, Karla.

FurPaw

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diddy wrote:

Poor Oppie. He's lucky he's got such a good mom.

Aw, thanks, diddy.

I read somewhere last week, that a dogs eye exploded. I can't imagine the
glaucoma pressure and pain that owner unecessarily subjected their poor dog
to. i bet they didn't even notice the poor dog had an issue.

Oh, my. We've been giving him drops to reduce the pressure, but
I didn't know explosion what a possible outcome!

FurPaw

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Kathleen wrote:

Oh hell. Poor Oppie. He'll feel much better soon. And cut yourself
some slack. After our recent experience with Scully I've learned that
it's nearly impossible to cover all the bases, and that sometimes even
the best intentioned experts can develop diagnostic tunnel vision.

Bumped into my vet yesterday, and she said that the ophthal. told
her that he "normally warns owners about the possibility of
glaucoma." Not us. She said that she hadn't heard of it
happening in a case like Oppie's, either, but she rarely sees an
eye gone bad.

Thanks, Kathleen.

FurPaw


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Beth In Alaska wrote:
PT to Oppie for a quick, painless recovery.

Thanks, Beth.

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Judith Althouse wrote:

FurPaw,
I am so sorry Oppie has to go through surgery but I know he will be
just fine. I am sending healing thoughts to him.
I know he is living the "good life" at this moment. I bet he is
getting a lot of love and spoiled a bit.

Yes he is. Lots of treats with the eye drops. Not worrying
about his weight at the moment, since he won't have much to eat
for a couple of days.

I know it is easy to second guess your decisions in the past but I know
you have always done the very best that you could for Oppie. He is a
lucky and beloved dog.
Please keep us posted I will be holding him in the light. Be well,
Oppie

Thanks, Judy.

FurPaw


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Terri wrote:

You can be sure we'll be thinking of him here.
And make sure HE gets these meatballs instead of you!

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Yes, Ma'am!!!

Poor boy. He's such a good patient. When our vet was taking his
BP on Thursday, he was shaking a little, but he just laid quietly
with us stroking him until we told him he could get up. Same
thing with the blood draw and all the eye testing (fluids, lights).

Awww. What a good boy he is.

Thanks, Terri.

FurPaw

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Terri wrote:

You can be sure we'll be thinking of him here.
And make sure HE gets these meatballs instead of you!

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Yes, Ma'am!!!

So tomorrow when you know more you'll post an update, yes?

ok, it's tomorrow.... waiting for an update...... (yes, I *know*... it's 8
AM)

Sue and Atty

"FurPaw" wrote in message:

Oppie goes in Monday to have his left eye removed.

Here's to a completely uneventful surgery and a quick recovery.

I think he will be a lot more comfortable after the eye heals.

That's what it's all about. Extra scritches from us for being such a good
boy.

Suja

Terri wrote:

So tomorrow when you know more you'll post an update, yes?

Oppie's home, minus an eye, somewhat disoriented, but otherwise
seemingly ok. The vet said the surgery went well. So we're just
keeping an eye on him (so to speak), letting him sleep it off.

They didn't send him home with an Eliz. collar - said he was
unlikely to loosen the sutures, especially since he has no
dew-claws. What do you all think about that? There are no signs
of him pawing at the eye yet, but he's still pretty zonked.

Thanks (everyone!) for your concern and good wishes.

FurPaw
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Terri wrote:

So tomorrow when you know more you'll post an update, yes?

Oppie's home, minus an eye, somewhat disoriented, but otherwise seemingly
ok. The vet said the surgery went well. So we're just keeping an eye on
him (so to speak), letting him sleep it off.

They didn't send him home with an Eliz. collar - said he was unlikely to
loosen the sutures, especially since he has no dew-claws. What do you all
think about that?

I've seen Ricki Lee paw at her eyes, but only with the sides of her paws.
Cats too, now that I think about it, use the sides of their paws for
cleaning their faces.

We are very glad Oppie is out of surgery, home, and doing well if zonked.
It should be all downhill from here. Oppie has now earned the RPDB Badge of
Honor. Wear it proudly Oppie!
Karla