My 11 yo herder mix has hemorrhages in both eyes- the Vet had not seen
this (in any dog) before.

At the Eye specialist yesterday she said she did not really know either.
But said,
suspected bilateral chronic superficial keratitis, prescribed
cyclosporine 1% for three months and artificial tear solution daily
(forever).

She said his lymph glands were enlarged and a small chance of cancer was
possible. She is looking at the blood work and will let me know results.

The previous use of steroid drops in the eye (prescribed by another Vet)
probably made the problem worse (beware steroid drops!)

This Specialist appeared extremely competent (and very nice as a bonus
although expensive, of course).
I don't feel good about Her not being sure of what this is.

A

Glad you are at the right doctor, now. I am sure that the steroid drop
thing was the last thing on the first vet's mind.

"Arachne ~*" wrote in message
...

My 11 yo herder mix has hemorrhages in both eyes- the Vet had not seen
this (in any dog) before.

At the Eye specialist yesterday she said she did not really know either.
But said,
suspected bilateral chronic superficial keratitis, prescribed
cyclosporine 1% for three months and artificial tear solution daily
(forever).

She said his lymph glands were enlarged and a small chance of cancer was
possible. She is looking at the blood work and will let me know results.

The previous use of steroid drops in the eye (prescribed by another Vet)
probably made the problem worse (beware steroid drops!)

This Specialist appeared extremely competent (and very nice as a bonus
although expensive, of course).
I don't feel good about Her not being sure of what this is.

A

Glad you are at the right doctor, now. I am sure that the steroid drop
thing was the last thing on the first vet's mind.

"Arachne ~*" wrote in message
...

My 11 yo herder mix has hemorrhages in both eyes- the Vet had not seen
this (in any dog) before.

At the Eye specialist yesterday she said she did not really know either.
But said,
suspected bilateral chronic superficial keratitis, prescribed
cyclosporine 1% for three months and artificial tear solution daily
(forever).

She said his lymph glands were enlarged and a small chance of cancer was
possible. She is looking at the blood work and will let me know results.

The previous use of steroid drops in the eye (prescribed by another Vet)
probably made the problem worse (beware steroid drops!)

This Specialist appeared extremely competent (and very nice as a bonus
although expensive, of course).
I don't feel good about Her not being sure of what this is.

A

Subject: Eye Problem Update
From: (Arachne ~*)
Date: 8/14/03 1:49 PM Pacific

My 11 yo herder mix has hemorrhages in both eyes- the Vet had not seen
this (in any dog) before.


Are you around ticks? I lost my sweet boy from a disease called ehrlichia. One
of the side effects was hemorraging into both eyes caused by severly lowered
platelets. Tick titers can give you the answer if it is. I'm so sorry, this is
a very painful problem. I am glad you went on to the eye doc. Let us know how
it goes.


Deb
Shi the Svelte
Georgie, Scurry-Stalker & Baby Lover
Hank the Tank

Subject: Eye Problem Update
From: (Arachne ~*)
Date: 8/14/03 1:49 PM Pacific

My 11 yo herder mix has hemorrhages in both eyes- the Vet had not seen
this (in any dog) before.


Are you around ticks? I lost my sweet boy from a disease called ehrlichia. One
of the side effects was hemorraging into both eyes caused by severly lowered
platelets. Tick titers can give you the answer if it is. I'm so sorry, this is
a very painful problem. I am glad you went on to the eye doc. Let us know how
it goes.


Deb
Shi the Svelte
Georgie, Scurry-Stalker & Baby Lover
Hank the Tank

Ehrlichiosis Page
http://www.srv.net/~cdm/Dale/ehrlichia.html
---

Thanks for your responses and special thanks to you Deb for bringing
this deadly, mostly overlooked, disease to my attention.
4 Vets I have talked to or seen have said they ( these ticks) are not in
the area (but dozens of different ticks carry this). Not one asked where
we have traveled to and in this article and others it is possible
anywhere - they are often on migrating birds and all kind of mammals..
My dog has multiple symptoms.

When an expert eye Dr. tells you.." I don't really know.... " you'd
better keep searching.

A

Ehrlichiosis Page
http://www.srv.net/~cdm/Dale/ehrlichia.html
---

Thanks for your responses and special thanks to you Deb for bringing
this deadly, mostly overlooked, disease to my attention.
4 Vets I have talked to or seen have said they ( these ticks) are not in
the area (but dozens of different ticks carry this). Not one asked where
we have traveled to and in this article and others it is possible
anywhere - they are often on migrating birds and all kind of mammals..
My dog has multiple symptoms.

When an expert eye Dr. tells you.." I don't really know.... " you'd
better keep searching.

A