I Think Our Dog Has A Cataract Of The Eye,

[Mumbo Jumbo]

We have an Eight Month old Shitzu my wife has just noticed that on one of the dog’s eyes there seem’s to be

What I can only describe as the human equivalent of a small cataract of the eye,

(opaque clouding of the lens of the eye)

I am trying to get as much information about this problem as possible

Before we make the trip to Find a vet,( nearest place to us is Korat ) so we will hopefully know what to expect. I have read articles on this, on the internet and most answers seem to point to surgery, but as this is Thailand I just wondered if any forum members had the same problem with their dog, if so any advice would be most welcome.

Thanks ...... Mumbo

[Mumbo Jumbo]

Here's the other eye, just to compare the difference ....

Thanks .... Mumbo

[Nienke]

We have an Eight Month old Shitzu my wife has just noticed that on one of the dog’s eyes there seem’s to be

What I can only describe as the human equivalent of a small cataract of the eye,

(opaque clouding of the lens of the eye)

I am trying to get as much information about this problem as possible

Before we make the trip to Find a vet,( nearest place to us is Korat ) so we will hopefully know what to expect. I have read articles on this, on the internet and most answers seem to point to surgery, but as this is Thailand I just wondered if any forum members had the same problem with their dog, if so any advice would be most welcome.

Thanks ...... Mumbo

Hi Mumbo Jumbo,

That's a nasty looking eye, your dog has.

He clearly suffers from an inflammation of the lining membrane that covers the inner sides of the eyelids and the surface of the eyeball up to the cornea (conjunctivitus) and the cornea (i.e. clear part of the eye). The latter can cause the blue-ish color of the eye.

The cornea is covered by a protective layer of epithelial cells. Any irratative process (such as foreign bodies, dust, misdirected hairs) can cause an epithelial injury.

(Mixed) breeds with bulging eyes (such as the Shih Tsu) are especially susceptable to injury of the cornea.

If it is only an inflammation it is easily treated with medical eye-drops. However, a veterinary check-up is strongly advised, so s/he can check if a foreign body is not embedded in the cornea which can cause serious damage and finally can result in (partial) blindness.

I wish your dog a fast recovery and you and your wife peace of mind,

Nienke

[Nienke]

We have an Eight Month old Shitzu my wife has just noticed that on one of the dog’s eyes there seem’s to be

What I can only describe as the human equivalent of a small cataract of the eye,

(opaque clouding of the lens of the eye)

I am trying to get as much information about this problem as possible

Before we make the trip to Find a vet,( nearest place to us is Korat ) so we will hopefully know what to expect. I have read articles on this, on the internet and most answers seem to point to surgery, but as this is Thailand I just wondered if any forum members had the same problem with their dog, if so any advice would be most welcome.

Thanks ...... Mumbo

I think I recognise in the middle of the eye a small white-ish spot. If that's the case, it is very important to visit the vet and have treatment started As ssoon as possible, as that can very well be a cornea ulcer. If untreated it can develop in a very nasty infection resulting in loosing the eye sight.

Now it still looks small to me, so I think there is a good chance on a successfull treatment.

Good Luck!

Nienke

[Mumbo Jumbo]

Thanks Nienke for your comments, I hope its just only inflammation and can be treated with out surgery

If it’s a cornea ulcer, do you know how this would be treated…? Our other problem is finding a competent

Vet in the Korat area..?

Thanks …… Mumbo

[Nienke]

Thanks Nienke for your comments, I hope its just only inflammation and can be treated with out surgery

If it’s a cornea ulcer, do you know how this would be treated…? Our other problem is finding a competent

Vet in the Korat area..?

Thanks …… Mumbo

Hi Mumbo Jumbo,

Sorry was having my lunch.

So far I know no surgery is needed. To my experience the vet will give antibiotic-eye-drops or -cream (Terramycin from Pfizer) to put on the eye ball (probably 2 or 3 times a day), and most likely antibiotics by pill or capsule and prednisone (that is a cortico-steroid) in pill form. Although, I'm not in favor of the cortico-steroids, I suggest to follow the indications of the vet, as long as s/he gives a short term cure and not a cure for weeks or months (which some vets do ), because that really can effect in a negative way the immune system and andraline glands.

Normally, after applying the med's you should see an improvement in a day or two.

As for a good vet in Korat, I can't help you with that (I'm in Chiang Mai), but there may be others living in that neighborhood (Sheryl, for example, if I'm not mistaken)

Good luck,

Nienke

[Mumbo Jumbo]

Hi Nienke, Again Thanks for your comments and advice most appreciated

At least now I know a bit more about the subject and that’s only a good thing, and I can

Keep your comments in mind when we see a vet, may be some one from The Korat

Area will see this post …? ,

Thanks …… Mumbo

[Mumbo Jumbo]

Nienke , well just an up date, we managed to fine a Vet, and the dog was diagnosed as having an

inflammation of the eye, the vet prescribed just what you said ... antibiotic-eye-drops to be given 3 times a day for 5 day's , fingers crossed all turns out well, so thanks again for your advice.....

Mumbo .....

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Mumbo, can you post your vet info in the Pinned list of Vets at the top of the forum? Thanks

[Nienke]

Nienke , well just an up date, we managed to fine a Vet, and the dog was diagnosed as having an

inflammation of the eye, the vet prescribed just what you said ... antibiotic-eye-drops to be given 3 times a day for 5 day's , fingers crossed all turns out well, so thanks again for your advice.....

Mumbo .....

Yeh, I was thinking of how it worked out. I'm happy it was nothing serious. Probably you'll see in a day or two the eye clearing up.

Thanks for your update, I appreciate that,

Nienke