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sophias mommy · 05-22-2012, 10:36 AM

I noticed Brody pawing at his eye excessively this AM. so we're off to the vet

mamaj · 05-22-2012, 10:39 AM

I sure hope Brody is ok. Maybe just a minor problem. Poor baby. He is so cute.

GeorgiesMomma · 05-22-2012, 10:43 AM

Awe prayers for Brody. Keep us posted.

chachi · 05-22-2012, 11:02 AM

I hope hes okay when my chachi did that it ended up being a hole in the cornea I quess its called an ulcer. Ahyway it cleared up after we put eye drops in from the vet

sbgooljar · 05-22-2012, 11:23 AM

Oh sweet Brody, I hope you feel better soon. You've been through a lot already and now this ...

jadabug · 05-22-2012, 11:39 AM

Awww...poor guy..first his snip snip and now the little eye. Prayers everything is ok!!

AllDogBoots · 05-22-2012, 11:41 AM

Hope it turns out to be just a minor irritation.

LunasMomma · 05-22-2012, 12:39 PM

Poor kiddo

I'm glad that you are taking him in right away

Hopefully it's a minor thing. Hugs to you both

!

ladyjane · 05-22-2012, 12:45 PM

Hope Brody is ok.

Maximo · 05-22-2012, 01:02 PM

Praying for Brody that it is nothing. I'm glad you got him to the vet right away. Max is like Chachi and has had corneal ulcers. No fun!

MommytoMiles · 05-22-2012, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sophias mommy

I noticed Brody pawing at his eye excessively this AM. so we're off to the vet

Good luck. I am sure he will be fine. Let us know what happens.

sophias mommy · 05-22-2012, 01:07 PM

That was a really strange vet visit (but his eyes are fine).

We got there and usually the vet tech put him on the scale, but she had me do it. Brody tried to run away and I laughed and she gave us a lecture about how we're the parents and we can't let dogs walk all over us. Then we see the vet, and his eyes look excellent apparently! She said if the scratching continues, to come back. She said maybe since he had his cone on from the neuter he's been wanting to scratch his eye and he couldn't. Now that it's off, he can so he is? His hair is pretty long and maybe it was getting in his eye. Anyways, she said his teeth already have signs of severe tartar buildup

which I was upset about because they didn't tell me that at the neuter, when he got his baby teeth removed. Anyway, I've been trying to brush (i've been lax for the last week because of his neuter) but I really have to amp it up and do a better job. I don't think she believed me when I said I do brush his teeth

. I'm just not great at it -- and I'm going to be much more diligent starting now

.

ladyjane · 05-22-2012, 01:15 PM

It does not matter if you brush their teeth...it can help, but if a pup is prone to periodontal issues, they will need dentals. I agree, you should have been told so it could be done when the neuter was done.

MommytoMiles · 05-22-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sophias mommy

That was a really strange vet visit (but his eyes are fine).

We got there and usually the vet tech put him on the scale, but she had me do it. Brody tried to run away and I laughed and she gave us a lecture about how we're the parents and we can't let dogs walk all over us. Then we see the vet, and his eyes look excellent apparently! She said if the scratching continues, to come back. She said maybe since he had his cone on from the neuter he's been wanting to scratch his eye and he couldn't. Now that it's off, he can so he is? His hair is pretty long and maybe it was getting in his eye. Anyways, she said his teeth already have signs of severe tartar buildup

which I was upset about because they didn't tell me that at the neuter, when he got his baby teeth removed. Anyway, I've been trying to brush (i've been lax for the last week because of his neuter) but I really have to amp it up and do a better job. I don't think she believed me when I said I do brush his teeth

. I'm just not great at it -- and I'm going to be much more diligent starting now

.

Don't feel bad... I am not great at toothbrushing either. I need to post a video of Miles brushing his teeth yesterday. My computer is on maybe I should do it today lol!!! I am always afraid I am brushing his lips instead or brushing his gums too hard. OR not being thorough enough.

Maximo · 05-22-2012, 01:20 PM

Glad to hear Brody's eye is okay. If the scratching continues, I would insist on having a fluorescein stain test done. It is quick, easy, and inexpensive. This is the only way to see if there is a tiny scratch or ulcer that may escape examination with the naked eye. Although usually the white of the eye gives a clue too by being bloodshot or the under lid being red and irritated looking.

Definitely work on keeping the hair out of his eye. I know it is a constant battle and I check my guys frequently in bright light after what Max went through.

The vet tech was inappropriate. Ignore her.

05-22-2012, 10:36 AM	#1
sophias mommy YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 3,609	Brody pawing at his eye I noticed Brody pawing at his eye excessively this AM. so we're off to the vet __________________ Sarah Sophia & Brody

05-22-2012, 10:43 AM	#3
GeorgiesMomma I love TBCG! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MD Posts: 7,227	Awe prayers for Brody. Keep us posted. __________________ Morgan Mommy toGeorgie boy & Isaiah RIP sweet Coco 10/12/99-8/1/12 Read About Georgie's Experience with Atlantoaxial Instability (AAI) Here!

05-22-2012, 11:02 AM	#4
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I hope hes okay when my chachi did that it ended up being a hole in the cornea I quess its called an ulcer. Ahyway it cleared up after we put eye drops in from the vet __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

05-22-2012, 11:23 AM	#5
sbgooljar YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Westchester County, New York Posts: 1,231 Blog Entries: 1	Oh sweet Brody, I hope you feel better soon. You've been through a lot already and now this ... __________________ Romeo and Sujata

05-22-2012, 11:39 AM	#6
jadabug Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa Posts: 24,078	Awww...poor guy..first his snip snip and now the little eye. Prayers everything is ok!! __________________ Michelle, Jada and Bogie

05-22-2012, 10:39 AM	#2
mamaj YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: ohio Posts: 572	I sure hope Brody is ok. Maybe just a minor problem. Poor baby. He is so cute.

05-22-2012, 11:41 AM	#7
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	Hope it turns out to be just a minor irritation. __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com

05-22-2012, 12:39 PM	#8
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	Poor kiddo I'm glad that you are taking him in right away Hopefully it's a minor thing. Hugs to you both! __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

05-22-2012, 12:45 PM	#9
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,471	Hope Brody is ok. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

05-22-2012, 01:02 PM	#10
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,045	Praying for Brody that it is nothing. I'm glad you got him to the vet right away. Max is like Chachi and has had corneal ulcers. No fun! __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

05-22-2012, 01:07 PM	#12
sophias mommy YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 3,609	That was a really strange vet visit (but his eyes are fine). We got there and usually the vet tech put him on the scale, but she had me do it. Brody tried to run away and I laughed and she gave us a lecture about how we're the parents and we can't let dogs walk all over us. Then we see the vet, and his eyes look excellent apparently! She said if the scratching continues, to come back. She said maybe since he had his cone on from the neuter he's been wanting to scratch his eye and he couldn't. Now that it's off, he can so he is? His hair is pretty long and maybe it was getting in his eye. Anyways, she said his teeth already have signs of severe tartar buildup which I was upset about because they didn't tell me that at the neuter, when he got his baby teeth removed. Anyway, I've been trying to brush (i've been lax for the last week because of his neuter) but I really have to amp it up and do a better job. I don't think she believed me when I said I do brush his teeth . I'm just not great at it -- and I'm going to be much more diligent starting now . __________________ Sarah Sophia & Brody

05-22-2012, 01:15 PM	#13
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,471	It does not matter if you brush their teeth...it can help, but if a pup is prone to periodontal issues, they will need dentals. I agree, you should have been told so it could be done when the neuter was done. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP Last edited by ladyjane; 05-22-2012 at 01:17 PM.

05-22-2012, 01:20 PM	#15
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,045	Glad to hear Brody's eye is okay. If the scratching continues, I would insist on having a fluorescein stain test done. It is quick, easy, and inexpensive. This is the only way to see if there is a tiny scratch or ulcer that may escape examination with the naked eye. Although usually the white of the eye gives a clue too by being bloodshot or the under lid being red and irritated looking. Definitely work on keeping the hair out of his eye. I know it is a constant battle and I check my guys frequently in bright light after what Max went through. The vet tech was inappropriate. Ignore her. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy