My blind boxer girl
- Thread starter KDENISE977
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Dakota
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I thought this picture was funny.
adorable....
We finally found some strong small balls for our Bugg over the weekend that fit in her mouth better. Our Bugg LOVES to play fetch.
KDENISE977
New Member
Thank you, she's doing quite well getting around the house and even is going up and down stairs now without help !!!
Roman
Active Member
Don't give up hope just yet! She's not finished with her medicine. What an adorable picture of her mouth stuffed with her ball!
HeavyChevy75
Podunk FL
She is SO cute. I love seeing the Boxer's being snuggly with each other. Boxer pig pile.
KDENISE977
New Member
Got a call tonight from Dr.Weigt She said all tests for toxins or tick borne diseases are negative. So that's good yes. But leaves us absolutely having no idea :shrug:
Hopefully he is just playing a game, he is teasing you.
KDENISE977
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On to a neurologist, the vet still thinks this is something treatable like an auto immune disease or disorder.
Roman
Active Member
Hope it helps. Don't let them nickel & dime you. I might wait to see if the medicine helps.
KDENISE977
New Member
He opthomologist actually recommends it at this point. She said it's not likely it's an eye problem but a brain issue
migtig
aka Mrs. Giant
KDENISE977
New Member
Thanks Mig
appointment is made for Monday. The ophthalmologist gave me hope last night, she said she STILL thinks this is a treatable condition. She keeps saying it's an auto immune condition??
migtig
aka Mrs. Giant
Thanks Mig
Auto Immune Condition is a catch all phrase for doctors, and probably vets. It means they aren't sure but the symptoms all point in one direction, a grab bag of several likely choices that could be something in that particular category. However, what the underlying cause of the condition is, they just don't know.
Now, just because they may not know the specifics, does not mean that they can't treat it. There are a lot of things that are in the same catch-all category that respond to the same medical treatment.
So optimism is good.
Have they ruled out Cushing's disease and SARDS? My old dog had Cushing's disease and I was told it could cause SARDS. We had several quality years, even after diagnosis. I found a link.
http://www.eyevet.ca/sards.html
http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/endocrine/c_dg_hyperadrenocorticism
KDENISE977
New Member
Yes, vet said because her retinas are good it's not Cushings or SARDS :shrug: I don't know at this point, I'm just crossing my fingers.
THANKS for the links, i'll check them out !!!
Roman
Active Member
Best wishes for an answer soon. It's no fun having to wait when you want the answers yesterday!
KDENISE977
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What's no fun is the constant changing of the sheets and comforters because she spring on them in her sleep due to the prednisone. I just woke up at 4 am and my blanket, pajama bottoms and sheet was soaked. Blahhkkgh !!! So much for sleeping in on Saturday
KDENISE977
New Member
And thank you auto correct Spring means PEEING
Roman
Active Member
Fingers crossed for tomorrow!
KDENISE977
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yeah. I'm kind of freaking out because now it's quite obvious she can't see at all. I get uneasy with her even going outside now because I know she's scared. SO I get to rush home from work (45 minutes) to grab her and drive up to BOWIE another 45 minutes at least ..,, no idea what they are gonna do. I'm assuming a MRI
Roman
Active Member
Do you think she may sense your anxiety, which in turn causes her to be scared.? I was devastated when I found out my boston girl was deaf at birth, but it isn't the end of the world. If her blindness is permanent, both of you will get use to it in time. You'll see. Hang in there, and let us know about the appointment. Again, fingers crossed that there is a simple solution to this.