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Old October 24th 03, 11:24 PM
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I just found out that my little miniature long haired dachshund has primary
glaucoma. Does anyone have any information or a dog that has this
condition?

Thanks.

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Old October 24th 03, 11:40 PM
Cate
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I just found out that my little miniature long haired dachshund has

primary
glaucoma. Does anyone have any information or a dog that has this
condition?


Sorry to hear about your dog's trouble. Here's some info that may help.

http://www.blinddogs.com/ (support)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blinddogs/ (very active email list)
http://www.eyevet.ca (medical info)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/se...348676-7777752
Living With Blind Dogs by Caroline Levin

Cate



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Old October 24th 03, 11:40 PM
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I just found out that my little miniature long haired dachshund has

primary
glaucoma. Does anyone have any information or a dog that has this
condition?


Sorry to hear about your dog's trouble. Here's some info that may help.

http://www.blinddogs.com/ (support)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blinddogs/ (very active email list)
http://www.eyevet.ca (medical info)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/se...348676-7777752
Living With Blind Dogs by Caroline Levin

Cate



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Old October 25th 03, 02:47 PM
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I just found out that my little miniature long haired dachshund has

primary
glaucoma. Does anyone have any information or a dog that has this
condition?


One of my Cockers was diagnosed with primary glaucoma in his right eye a
year ago when he was only 2 yrs. old. The glaucoma is being kept under
control with Xalatan & Timolol (2 drops of each per day). Sometimes,
however, he does have "pressure spikes" when the pressure goes up quite a
bit. So far that has been managed by giving him 1 extra drop of Xalatan a
day.

The vet has told me that if the meds ever stop controlling the pressure, he
would refer me to a vet hospital where they can do laser surgery. Sometimes
the surgery will help for 6 months, sometimes even longer. I've done some
research and found that Cockers seem to be good candidates for this type of
surgery. Apparently, some breeds do better than others; but then again,
some dogs are just helped more than others, irregardless of the breed.
Sometimes a second laser surgery may be needed.

All of the references cited in a previous post are excellent references.
I've particularly learned a lot about glaucoma in dogs from the blind dogs
Yahoo site.

Feel free to email me personally if you have specific questions about
glaucoma.

Mindy





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Old October 25th 03, 02:47 PM
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I just found out that my little miniature long haired dachshund has

primary
glaucoma. Does anyone have any information or a dog that has this
condition?


One of my Cockers was diagnosed with primary glaucoma in his right eye a
year ago when he was only 2 yrs. old. The glaucoma is being kept under
control with Xalatan & Timolol (2 drops of each per day). Sometimes,
however, he does have "pressure spikes" when the pressure goes up quite a
bit. So far that has been managed by giving him 1 extra drop of Xalatan a
day.

The vet has told me that if the meds ever stop controlling the pressure, he
would refer me to a vet hospital where they can do laser surgery. Sometimes
the surgery will help for 6 months, sometimes even longer. I've done some
research and found that Cockers seem to be good candidates for this type of
surgery. Apparently, some breeds do better than others; but then again,
some dogs are just helped more than others, irregardless of the breed.
Sometimes a second laser surgery may be needed.

All of the references cited in a previous post are excellent references.
I've particularly learned a lot about glaucoma in dogs from the blind dogs
Yahoo site.

Feel free to email me personally if you have specific questions about
glaucoma.

Mindy





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Old October 25th 03, 05:00 PM
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Cate, I appreciate you taking the time to reply. I'll check out the site.

"Cate" wrote in message
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wrote in message
...
I just found out that my little miniature long haired dachshund has

primary
glaucoma. Does anyone have any information or a dog that has this
condition?


Sorry to hear about your dog's trouble. Here's some info that may help.

http://www.blinddogs.com/ (support)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blinddogs/ (very active email list)
http://www.eyevet.ca (medical info)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/se...348676-7777752
Living With Blind Dogs by Caroline Levin

Cate





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Old October 25th 03, 05:00 PM
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Cate, I appreciate you taking the time to reply. I'll check out the site.

"Cate" wrote in message
...
wrote in message
...
I just found out that my little miniature long haired dachshund has

primary
glaucoma. Does anyone have any information or a dog that has this
condition?


Sorry to hear about your dog's trouble. Here's some info that may help.

http://www.blinddogs.com/ (support)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blinddogs/ (very active email list)
http://www.eyevet.ca (medical info)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/se...348676-7777752
Living With Blind Dogs by Caroline Levin

Cate





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Old October 25th 03, 05:01 PM
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Mindy, I appreciate you taking the time to reply to me. I may take you up
on your offer to email you with questions. I take Bridgee on Monday to a
specialist to see what, if anything, can be done for her.

"melinda" wrote in message
...

wrote in message
...
I just found out that my little miniature long haired dachshund has

primary
glaucoma. Does anyone have any information or a dog that has this
condition?


One of my Cockers was diagnosed with primary glaucoma in his right eye a
year ago when he was only 2 yrs. old. The glaucoma is being kept under
control with Xalatan & Timolol (2 drops of each per day). Sometimes,
however, he does have "pressure spikes" when the pressure goes up quite a
bit. So far that has been managed by giving him 1 extra drop of Xalatan a
day.

The vet has told me that if the meds ever stop controlling the pressure,

he
would refer me to a vet hospital where they can do laser surgery.

Sometimes
the surgery will help for 6 months, sometimes even longer. I've done some
research and found that Cockers seem to be good candidates for this type

of
surgery. Apparently, some breeds do better than others; but then again,
some dogs are just helped more than others, irregardless of the breed.
Sometimes a second laser surgery may be needed.

All of the references cited in a previous post are excellent references.
I've particularly learned a lot about glaucoma in dogs from the blind dogs
Yahoo site.

Feel free to email me personally if you have specific questions about
glaucoma.

Mindy





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Old October 25th 03, 05:01 PM
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Mindy, I appreciate you taking the time to reply to me. I may take you up
on your offer to email you with questions. I take Bridgee on Monday to a
specialist to see what, if anything, can be done for her.

"melinda" wrote in message
...

wrote in message
...
I just found out that my little miniature long haired dachshund has

primary
glaucoma. Does anyone have any information or a dog that has this
condition?


One of my Cockers was diagnosed with primary glaucoma in his right eye a
year ago when he was only 2 yrs. old. The glaucoma is being kept under
control with Xalatan & Timolol (2 drops of each per day). Sometimes,
however, he does have "pressure spikes" when the pressure goes up quite a
bit. So far that has been managed by giving him 1 extra drop of Xalatan a
day.

The vet has told me that if the meds ever stop controlling the pressure,

he
would refer me to a vet hospital where they can do laser surgery.

Sometimes
the surgery will help for 6 months, sometimes even longer. I've done some
research and found that Cockers seem to be good candidates for this type

of
surgery. Apparently, some breeds do better than others; but then again,
some dogs are just helped more than others, irregardless of the breed.
Sometimes a second laser surgery may be needed.

All of the references cited in a previous post are excellent references.
I've particularly learned a lot about glaucoma in dogs from the blind dogs
Yahoo site.

Feel free to email me personally if you have specific questions about
glaucoma.

Mindy





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