By admin on April 7, 2011
my 5 1/2 month english bulldog just got cherry eye today…i feel so bad but our pet insurance doesn’t kick in til 3 more weeks! She doesn’t seem like she is any pain what so ever….is it okay if we wait 3 weeks for the surgery or is that a big no no???
I’ve already spoken to the vet…they seemed to think that it was okay to wait
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No it is not ok to wait for 3 weeks.
Work out a payment plan with the Vet until your insurance kicks in.
Cherry eye is very painful, and needs to be taken care of before it gets worse.
I would probably wait. Talk to the vet about any consequences of waiting. Maybe there is something they can do about pain management until then.
Just imagine yourself in the situation. I’m sure it is painful, and although your pup may not look like it’s in pain, it can’t tell you if it is or not. Please think of how the dog feels, and take it to get some pain relief. I know it might be expensive, but if you love your pup (you seem to be worried so I don’t doubt you do) take it to the vet.
No, you can’t wait three weeks. the eye is going to starat to swell and will discharge puss and infection in a few days. Three weeks could cause her to lose her eyes. You could try applying for care credit over the phone. http://carecredit.com/ But I can help with another insurance. Or you could try to get this insurance. Coverage starts the next day at 12PM after you pay for yoru plan, which is up to I think a $50 fee. You pay the deductible and they pay the rest. Then you can cancel the insurance next month and save a lot of money.
http://www.petinsurance.com/index.aspx
However, they won’t cover “existing” problems. So if you have already taken your pet to the vet for this problem, it may not cover it. However, if you don’t tell them about this problem, it may. Just up to you to decide.
But no, you can’t wait three weeks.
AN ARTICLE ON CHERRY EYE
The medical term for ‘cherry eye’ is nictitans gland prolapse, or prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid. Unlike people, dogs have a ‘third eyelid’ that contains a tear gland and is located in the corner of each eye. Under normal circumstances, this gland is not visible and aids in the production of tears. For some reason, which is not completely understood, the gland of the third eyelid prolapses or comes out of its normal position and swells creating the condition known as cherry eye.
What dogs are likely to get cherry eye?
Any dog can develop cherry eye, but there are several breeds that appear to have a higher incidence of developing it in both eyes. They are: the Beagle, Bloodhound, Boston Terrier, Bulldog, Bull Terrier, Lhasa Apso, Saint Bernard, and Shar-Pei. Dogs can acquire this condition at any age and it affects males and females equally.
What causes it?
The exact cause of cherry eye is not known, but it is strongly suspected that it is due to a weakness of the connective tissue that attaches the gland to the surrounding structures of the eye. The weakness of the connective tissue allows the gland to prolapse. Once the gland prolapses and is exposed to the dry air and irritants, it can become infected and/or begin to swell. The gland often becomes irritated, red, and swollen. There is sometimes a mucous discharge and if the animals rub or scratch at it, they can traumatize the gland further or possibly create an ulcer on the surface of the eye.
What is the treatment?
Treatment of cherry eye is very straightforward and consists of surgically repositioning the gland. Topical or injectable treatments of antibiotics and steroids are rarely effective in reducing the gland and allowing for correction without surgery. Because the exposed gland is at greater risk for further trauma or infection, prompt surgical replacement is the best choice.
At one time, it was popular to surgically remove the gland as a way to correct this condition. While this procedure is often effective, it can create many problems later in the animals life. The gland of the third eyelid is very important for the production of tears. Without the tears produced by the third eyelid many dogs could suffer from the condition known as ‘dry eye.’ Dry eye or keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) is a serious condition that results from the decreased production of tears. When the third eyelid gland is removed, we are greatly increasing the chances for the development of this condition. The much better and preferred surgical option is to surgically tack the gland back into place with a suture that attaches the gland to the deeper structures of the eye socket. Most of these surgeries are performed quickly and have very few complications, and allow the gland to return to normal function. After the surgery, some animals may need to be placed on antibiotic ointment for a few days.
Are you sure it is cherry-eye? My English bulldog is a regular with his vet because of allergies. That causes the redness in their eyes to increase and they are high-stressed dogs. You should have her checked out from the vet, if it appears to be concerning you. I have called the emergency line over Diesel swallowing a bone=) you can always look in the phone and talk to a professional to better guide you.
you should get your dogs eye checked out as soon as possible don’t wait for 3 weeks how can you say that your dog is not in pain just imagine how much and infected eye must hurt.