Sammy had cataract surgery

[Martie]

Today our oldest furbaby had cataract surgery on both eyes. We have picked him up from the vet and he is still very groggy and can't stand up yet. Poor pup. He will be by my side for the next few weeks, no jumping, playing, running or rough activity. The vet said the surgery went well and in time he will have his vision back. He is a real trouper. I am so glad that all went well with surgery today, I guess I was worried about him and the outcome.

[gemy]

Great! I know how you must be so relieved. Your dog came out of surgery okay;

I surely hope all goes well with his recovery

Share when you can, how he is doing

[Patti]

I am glad surgery went well and hope his recovery goes smoothly.

[Cherie6446]

I don't know if people cataract surgery and animal surgery are the same but I had the surgery 3weeks ago and I can see perfectly. Can't wait for the other eye to be done. Did your baby get a new lens? I had a dog years ago that had cataract surgery and it only lasted one year before he went blind. I am sure the surgery techniques have improved since the 80's.

[Verbena]

Sending good thoughts that he will be able to see well

[Maximo]

I am very happy to hear that Sammy's cataract surgery was a success! Wishing him a speedy and smooth recovery. He is a lucky boy to have a great mom looking after him.

I know it is hard limiting activity, but it will be well worth it.

[dalady25]

So happy to know everything went well. I'm sure with your loving care, he will be back to 100% in no time!

[Martie]

he cried most of the night... poor baby. he hates the cone... we took him out around 3:30 am and that made him feel better. I slept on the floor with him, and this morning when we awoke, guess what..... he had the cone off and was sleeping like a baby... cone went back on and he was not happy. He did take his meds like a good pup, (7 different things) and is now sleeping beside me. We also got him to eat some food which is a good sign, (chicken/rice homemade) but haven't been able to get him to drink...(I added extra water to the chicken so I feel at least he is getting some water)...

[Cherie6446]

Oh, poor baby. It's so hard when they don't know why we are doing this to them. Hope he drinks soon and gets used to the cone. How long does he have to wear it?

[dottiesyrky]

Poor little Sammy, this surgery and post op recovery is hard on him and you!
I have been through this and my dog soon got used to the cone, even for sleeping. It was the lengthy and tedious eye drop and oral meds schedule that was wearing. It is worth the effort as the surgery is successful and he will be able to see well again. He will be over the anesthetic and trauma very soon and you will all settle into the medication regimen. He does need to follow the post op instructions to the T to ensure there is no inflammation and to ensure healing. The surgery is so much more delicate with dogs than it is for humans, and it is so hard to keep them happy and quiet for the recovery period.
Prayers for little Sammy and hope he heals well and soon.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by Martie

he cried most of the night... poor baby. he hates the cone... we took him out around 3:30 am and that made him feel better. I slept on the floor with him, and this morning when we awoke, guess what..... he had the cone off and was sleeping like a baby... cone went back on and he was not happy. He did take his meds like a good pup, (7 different things) and is now sleeping beside me. We also got him to eat some food which is a good sign, (chicken/rice homemade) but haven't been able to get him to drink...(I added extra water to the chicken so I feel at least he is getting some water)...

Poor boy. You are so sweet to lie on the floor with him.

I'm happy to hear Sammy is doing well taking his meds. Good boy!

I agree with you that he is likely getting enough water with his fresh food and what you add to it, so don't worry about him drinking less.

[lexi43]

I'm so glad to hear that Sammy is doing well. Oliver had cataract surgery on only 1 eye a little over a month ago but the vet didn't do the other eye yet. I know the post op period is very rough. I went through it. Thank goodness Oliver is down to eye drops twice a day now. He was so unhappy with the cone on but he healed well and it was taken off after a week. I know how you feel because I went though the same thing. Well we send Sammy and you our love. Give Sammy a big hug from Oliver.

[jeane]

hope he feels better soon

[Martie]

Day 2 of Sammy's recovery. He is eating well, and drinking the chicken broth.... (I only put enuf in the water to flavor the water) and is sleeping most of the time. The meds make him tired which is good for him because it is easier for his eyes when they are closed. So far it has been a very uneventful day, just keeping quiet.

[Maximo]

Happy to hear Sammy's recovery is going well and that he is resting.