Wilf and Ruby update re glaucoma

[PennyB]

Well took both up today to leominster --- Ruby for a check up and Wilf for a gonioscopy. Wilf failed his gonioscopy but vet said regardless of that he would be fine though (he has an increased angle but other factors mean he will be OK) just not good enough for breeding (which as he's neutered is an unlikely thought anyway )

So he doesn't need any treatment.

The vet I saw again is so lovely --- when I was paying the bill he suggested he'd give me a lift to the station rather than me getting a taxi (its about 3-4 miles away) even though he was consulting later in the afternoon so he wasn't exactly going that way. Also only Ruby had the appointment today and he said last friday night when he rang me I could bring Wilf along as he'd squeeze him in somehow.

Ruby is still the same really so he's suggested I remove her eye soon at my own vets and then see him again in 3 months

[Cob-Web]

I'm glad the news is good for Wilf - and at least you now know where you stand with Ruby; which must be a weight off your mind 

The vet sounds wonderful; I might move, as I've never met vets as nice as the ones you go and see 

[Beth]

Really pleased that the news for Wilf is good. Must be a weight off your mind.

What a fab vet!

[Helen]

Really pleased that the news for Wilf is good. Must be a weight off your mind.

What a fab vet!

wot Beth said 

[Joules]

Your vet sounds great - must be a big help to have someone so caring 

Glad Wilf doesn't need any treatment - one less thing to worry about.  Poor Ruby, but as has been said at least you know the score and can try get your head round it now - I am sure she will adapt brilliantly once the op is over. 

[beebee]

Good news about Wilf,sad about Ruby but i think you expected it, i'm sure she will feel better when it's done, lovely vet

[Michele]

Your vet sounds great - must be a big help to have someone so caring 

Glad Wilf doesn't need any treatment - one less thing to worry about.  Poor Ruby, but as has been said at least you know the score and can try get your head round it now - I am sure she will adapt brilliantly once the op is over. 

and what Joules said too 

[EmmaA]

That at least is a weight off your mind now you know Wilf is ok.
I'm sure Ruby will cope very well after her op and will no doubt be a lot happier once it is all over.

[Heatherb88uk]

So pleased that the news for Wilf is good.  When Ruby has had the op at least the pain should go, and given time she will adapt I'm sure, but it must be upsetting for you all having to come to terms with such a big decision.  Am sending all of you lots of hugs and good wishes especially for your brave girl Ruby, love Heather xxx

[bracken]

Sorry to hear about little Ruby's eye 

She will be pain free then  it's amasing how they adapt.

Thinking of you 

Jo

[GinnyB]

I need to pay this vet a visit to see if he looks as good as he sounds 


So glad that things are moving forward for Ruby and that Wilf is looking good 

[PennyB]

Its definitely well worth the trip to Leominster if anyone ever has problems with their pet's eyes

[Mary P]

As you know Penny, Tia had a horrid painful eye when I got her at almost 8 years old.  We did our best for the eye, but it was too damaged, and had to go.

Tia immediately became a happy dog, and we thought she was pretty happy before. She's never looked back (sorry for the pun!). Her coat became glossy, she started to run and play, and still copes perfectly without the eye.

I don't really notice to be honest, as of course she always looks at me with her remaining eye, and so that's the side of her face I always see. As dogs live in the here and now, and don't spend loads of time at the mirror, I don't suppose Tia realises she ever had two eyes!!

[PennyB]

I know she'll be fine but she's my little girl who I've had since she was 8 weeks and she's so lovely --- one woman yesterday pulled a funny face when she saw her eye which upset me

[Mary P]

Once the op's over, and it's all healed, you'll be surprised at the number of people who remark "I didn't realise she only has one eye". Ruby is a sparky little thing, and she'll adapt in no time, and will be just as lovely as she ever was!!