Post by Jo on Aug 8, 2015 9:07:18 GMT
This is another rather late update, for which we can only apologise. William is due to go to his new home this weekend.
Two of our Wonky Dog and Cat Club members visited the Eye Clinic at Rowe Vet Referrals in Bristol. William is a Westie puppy who was handed in because he did not seem to be able to see. He is now 5 months old and doing very well in his foster home. William was examined by David Nutbrown-Hughes who carried out a number of diagnostic tests. Sadly we learned that William has problems with his optic nerve in both eyes which has resulted in him being blind. He possibly has a little sight in his left eye. Unfortunately it is not possible to to mend William's optic nerve but the good news is he is otherwise a happy, healthy, cheeky little lad who is managing well and has other well developed senses to help compensate for his lack of vision.
Bryan is an ex stud dog and has quite limited sight. David examined Bryan a Cavalier and confirmed he has a degree of 'dry eye' which is where his eyes fail to produce enough tears to keep the surface lubricated. This causes damage to the surface and is an uncomfortable and unpleasant condition when left untreated. David also suspected that Bryan has a condition called retinal atrophy.
This is a genetically inherited condition which is progressive leading to complete sight loss over a period of time. Bryan was displaying problems with night vision so underwent an electroretinogram scan under sedation. The results were as David suspected and sadly this means that Bryan's sight will get worse over a period of time. He is on a treatment to improve the dry eye and to compensate for his poor tear production. As well as our sadness that neither dog can be 'mended' we are so sad for the puppies that were sired by Bryan who will go on to develop the same condition. Bryan has a wonderful foster home where today his mum and dad have asked if they could be allowed to join the Failed Fosterers Club.
This is the only club where being a failure is something to celebrate so Bryan will be staying in what is now his forever home. We are so grateful to David and the team at Rowe who made us so welcome, provided excellent care of our wonkies and also gave us a large discount on the cost of the examination and tests.
It doesn't get better than that and in a couple of weeks another two of our wonkies will be visiting Rowe for assessment thanks to support from Lisa and Lucy the Rescue Cavalier. www.facebook.com/lucytherescuecavalier?fref=ts
Two of our Wonky Dog and Cat Club members visited the Eye Clinic at Rowe Vet Referrals in Bristol. William is a Westie puppy who was handed in because he did not seem to be able to see. He is now 5 months old and doing very well in his foster home. William was examined by David Nutbrown-Hughes who carried out a number of diagnostic tests. Sadly we learned that William has problems with his optic nerve in both eyes which has resulted in him being blind. He possibly has a little sight in his left eye. Unfortunately it is not possible to to mend William's optic nerve but the good news is he is otherwise a happy, healthy, cheeky little lad who is managing well and has other well developed senses to help compensate for his lack of vision.
Bryan is an ex stud dog and has quite limited sight. David examined Bryan a Cavalier and confirmed he has a degree of 'dry eye' which is where his eyes fail to produce enough tears to keep the surface lubricated. This causes damage to the surface and is an uncomfortable and unpleasant condition when left untreated. David also suspected that Bryan has a condition called retinal atrophy.
This is a genetically inherited condition which is progressive leading to complete sight loss over a period of time. Bryan was displaying problems with night vision so underwent an electroretinogram scan under sedation. The results were as David suspected and sadly this means that Bryan's sight will get worse over a period of time. He is on a treatment to improve the dry eye and to compensate for his poor tear production. As well as our sadness that neither dog can be 'mended' we are so sad for the puppies that were sired by Bryan who will go on to develop the same condition. Bryan has a wonderful foster home where today his mum and dad have asked if they could be allowed to join the Failed Fosterers Club.
This is the only club where being a failure is something to celebrate so Bryan will be staying in what is now his forever home. We are so grateful to David and the team at Rowe who made us so welcome, provided excellent care of our wonkies and also gave us a large discount on the cost of the examination and tests.
It doesn't get better than that and in a couple of weeks another two of our wonkies will be visiting Rowe for assessment thanks to support from Lisa and Lucy the Rescue Cavalier. www.facebook.com/lucytherescuecavalier?fref=ts
