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The situation with Stella's eye has gotten critical

I think we've reached the point where it needs to come out. sad.gif

For the last day, she has been going around with her eyes practically shut all the time. She shies away when I touch her head... I think she has a massive headache because of the eye pressure. I've been trying to reach the opthamologist and she hasn't called me back yet. I know it's only because she is super busy as she has been really good with us. I'm going to call again by the end of the day if she hasn't called - I think we may need emergency surgery.

I did call my regular vet to ask if I can give Stella anything for the pain for the moment. So, I had some Metacam from before, which she said should help. Of course, this is only a temporary solution.

DH is away on vacation in California and I don't really want to have to call him to say his beloved girl is going into surgery, and he won't have a chance to smooch her before she goes. And if the worst happens...

Ugh!! My poor little ding dong.

Oh Darn Celine and Stella

I was so hoping some miracle would happen. I'm sorry to hear it's continued to get worse. Give that girl hugs and smooches from us. We will keep her in our Thoughts and Prayers. Keep us posted on the surgery.

Celine, will keep Miss Stella in my prayers

Sending big hugs for you.

Celine

I'm sorry that Stellas condition has gotten worse. I will be keeping Stella and you in my thoughts and prayers. Sending big hugs for you both.

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Thanks Dawn

Betty is, indeed, an inspiration. At this point, all I want is for my girl not to be in pain. I gave her some pain meds at lunch today so I'm hoping that will help a bit. I'd like to wait until DH comes home to have a surgery done but I will do what I need to do, of course.

Thanks again!

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Betty was squinting too...

...when her eye was painful, you may be right on about that. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that the vet says it's something else and she can be treated and back to normal right away. But if she does have to have it out, just keep Betty in mind. She had hers out in an emergency, not even time for fasting (she'd just had breakfast!), but it went very well and she was immediately pain free when we took it out. Tell them to possibly not give her an injectible pre-anesthetic if they can mask her with iso gas.

Prayers for you and Stella!!

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***** THANKS EVERYONE ******

I'd be a wreck without you. Heck, I'm a wreck with you - but a lot smaller of a wreck!!

Celine...

This really sucks, but whatever is needed, I know you will make the right decision. Give me a call or e-mail if you need some extra support! I'm here for you girl!

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Oh Celine..i know this is such a difficult thing to think about.

but just lean on us all, especially Dawn - she can assure you that Little Miss Betty Cuteface still has a great quality of life...and Stella's got a great guy to stand by her too...

I wish it was better news :(

Celine, I am keeping Stella in my prayers. I know you've tried everything to fix this. I know how hard you and dh worked to make Stella better so she wouldn't have to lose her eye. I am so sorry she is in pain and most likely facing surgery. Many hugs and prayers to you and Stella.

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I am so sorry for you both

When mine had glaucoma, and the pressure got really high they gave her some topical medicaltion to help bring the pressure down, but if it's really high, I don't know what they would do.

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Celine, I am so very sorry you are going through this!

We are praying for you and Stella!

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Celine

I am sorry that both of you have to go through this. Sending you and Stella hugs.


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Oh...I'm so sorry Celine. These bullies and their eye problems!

Stella is in my prayers...I hope she isn't in pain.

I know that Punkie was having more pain with the entropion than she has had with the surgery. I'm so thankful that her infection finally cleared up so she could have her surgery done. She feels great and looks great...first time I've seen her left eye open in weeks!

I'm sure Stella will feel better after surgery...bless her heart. There's nothing worse than seeing them in pain. Please keep us posted.


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oh Celine I am so sorry, I kept praying for a miracle. but

Stella is going to be just as beautiful and amazing one eye or two.. atleast the poor girl won't be in any pain anymore.

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It's a growth

We've been dealing with this for about 7 months now. We've tried drops, ointments, steroids, pain killers and even chemotherapy. Nothing has really worked.

Glad to hear PB is on the mend from her surgery yesterday!

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Gosh...so sorry about Stella. She is in our thoughts and prayers

You didn't say what the problem is with her eye but is it something that you could use Atropine eye drops for? While we were trying to clear an infection in my Punkie's eye so she could have surgery, we used Atropine for the eye pain...just a thought.

Keep us posted on your girl...keeping her in our prayers.

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Celine....

you're doing the right thing and Stella's a tough gal.

Sending postive vibes your way, keeping our paws and
fingers crossed too.....

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Sor sorry that you both are going thru this now...

but I want to offer encouragement to say that if the eye does indeed need to come out, the dog can live comfortably with vision in one eye...ie, Dawn's BETTY. Their depth perception is affected and you may learn to compensate a bit by waiving food treats past the nose on the way to the mouth so that the dog doesn't feel she needs to 'snap' out to receive her food...it will be right there at her lips waiting for her. happy.gif

oh Celine!

I'm so sorry! I had hoped she would get better and be okay. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your pretty girl.

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Poor Stella

I hope she gets some relief some way.

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Poor Stella...

But I think surgery is probably what is best for her right now... I'm so sorry Celine!!!

Smooch her for me please!

sending happy thoughts and prayers

Celine

The worst will not happen. if you have to do the surgery it is whats best for her. She will still be the same beautiful Stella you love. I will be thinking and praying for you guys. Please keep us posted

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Prayers for Miss Stella.

I'm sorry you are having to deal with this without DH. But she is in our prayers and we are sending positive thoughts for you.

Big Hugs!

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Poor baby...

I'm so sorry to hear this, I was hoping for some improvement. Give that sweet girl a big kiss from me and please keep us posted.

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Oh, Celine, So sorry to hear this about Stella.

Praying my heart out.

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Celine, I'm so sorry

to hear. Hugs to you & to Stella while you await the phone call.

She'll be fine!!!! The power of BDW is behind you both.

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Poor Stella!

Best wishes and prayers for the baby!!

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oh Celine sorry

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Well Ms. Celine

The worst simply won't happen. Stella is a strong girl and she will pull through beautifully I'm sure, if she does need the surgery. Besides all of bdw will be praying for you guys so no worries. OK?

I'm so awfully sorry that she's in pain though. Keep us posted and give her my love.


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