Sad news for Ruby - she's now blind

[PennyB]

She was in a bit of pain this morning but seems fine now after her rimadyl, breakfast and cat poo fest in the yard  (some things never change do they ).

I also should've had Ed's claws clipped last week as they're like razors at the moment and while he's not a nasty cat he doesn't like the tablets (he's too picky with his food to put them on it) - there is now blood dripping all down the stairs - mine - thank goodness there's only 3 more tablets left for him.

[Mudmagnets]

You have no doubt thought of this already, but how about putting a bell on Wilf's collar so that Ruby can hear where he is if not see him.

Glad the patients are improving daily 

[PennyB]

You have no doubt thought of this already, but how about putting a bell on Wilf's collar so that Ruby can hear where he is if not see him.

Yes I have - I used to have a really good one so have been looking for it

[Jay06]

Glad to hear Ruby is feeling a little better Penny 

[PennyB]

Just been for her post-op checkup this morning. Bit of an experience for her as more traffic etc so it was quite frightenign for her as well at times. Her eye had swelled up a lot over the weekend but it gone down a bit now as some of blood has come through her nose overnight. So far its a learning curve for both of us.

I am now also sporting a jingly bell on my left boot so she has an idea of where my feet are when am walking outside (Wilf also has one on his collar when he's out).

[honeysmun]

Penny so sorry to see the sad news about Ruby  but so glad that she is on the mend.give her a big hug from us please
Our little boy Merlin went blind within 2 weeks from diabetes, he adapted so well and when we were out walking he would be striding way out in front, no one seeing him would have know that he was blind, a few months later Taffy also lost his sight, but it never stopped them living life to the full, they seem to adapt so quickly, it the owners who can't, it took me a long time to come to terms with having two blind cockers.
so glad to hear that ED is on the mend also,
take care of yourself
XXXval,holly and honey

[Annette]

Only the very best cocker mummy would be willing to go out dressed as a Morris Dancer for the sake of their dog.

I bow to your dedication, Penny!


Glad the op seems to have gone well and that she is recovering well. I hope that she adapts well (poo snaffling is probably a good sign really!)

[Philtrum]

the bells are a fantastic idea, you are doing everything you can for her, its so heartwalming to know that Ruby is getting the best help

hope the cats have not got the same bells on their collars and are not leading her astray 

Phil

[PennyB]

hope the cats have not got the same bells on their collars and are not leading her astray 

They were all nicked off the cats' collars

Cats are having to put up with Roobs colliding into them with her buster collar but they're being quite obliging really

Don't look if you don't like op pix
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[Joules]

Ouch    Bless her, that does look swollen and sore 

Are you giving her arnica Penny?  Might help with the swelling.

I hope Ruby is improving and feeling better now.  I guess it is a learning curve for all of you working out how to manage Ruby's new problems.     Sending healing squishes for your brave girl from here 

Hope you are OK too Penny - what a week you have had 

[starboy]

Awwww, poor baby 

It does look very swollen and sore. Sending lots of healing thoughts her way.

It must be very stressful for you with every that is going on.

[Helen]

ouch 

agree with Joules about the Arnica, tis worth a go 

Only the very best cocker mummy would be willing to go out dressed as a Morris Dancer for the sake of their dog.

I'm trying hard to get the image of you as a Morris dancer out of my head 

I'm sure once the swelling eases and the pain and buster collar go Ruby will start getting on with the rest of her life and you won't be able to stop her 

[BabyB]

Bless her little heart    Sad to see her all swollen like that, but at least once the stitches are out and the swelling has gone down, she'll be feeling soooo much better in herself without having such a sore eye.

Was her vision impaired in that eye as well Penny, I can't remember ??

I know of another doglet who is blind and they got a cocker (from Henry and Katie's breeder - I think he is Katie's brother) and he helps the blind doglet about too. 

I'm glad she has Wilf to help her, as well as your ringing boots 

Hugs to all in your animal hospital (and Wilf too) 

[Heatherb88uk]

  Sending tons of healing vibes to you Ruby, you are a gorgeous, brave girl and hope your sore eye gets better soon love Heather xxx

[Jay06]

aw Ruby  She's such a wee doll  How's she today Penny?