plz help it is too late to go to the vet, he wont open his eye. well first off he is really old like 15, he has severe cataracts, and he wont open his eye after he got hit there, this happened like 10 min ago. i opened his eye and saw a small redspot. is this really bad or will it heal naturally, i feel really bad :( also what can we do to help his cataracts? plz help fast!!
2007-03-22 13:47:54 · 13 answers · asked by philosopher101 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
>>Maybe you could try to put an ice pack on over his eye. Is there no emergency animal hospital by you?? That would be the best option.
2007-03-22 13:52:09 · answer #1 · answered by Yahoogirl 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you don't have an emergency vet in your area I would get him to the vet first thing in the morning. A red spot could be minor or it could be an injury that requires further treatment. If his cornea is scratched, he might need treatment to keep his eye from getting worse. A veterinarian can also suggest treatment for his cataracts. Veterinary opthamology specialists can do surgery to remove his cataracts, just like they do in people.
2007-03-22 13:56:24 · answer #2 · answered by DebiKM 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Take him to an emergency vet to have his eye examined. It is probably really painful for him. If you've ever had an eye injury, you know how much it hurts. Dogs feel the same thing.
If there is no 24 hour vet in your area, take him first thing tomorrow morning.
As far as the cataracts go, you can see an animal eye specialist regarding treatment options such as surgery.
2007-03-22 13:52:19 · answer #3 · answered by Biz 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If your vets office is closed, an Emergency Animal Clinic in your area, would be able to examine him. They are open 24 hours a day. If it was my dog, I would take him there. I know you feel bad, but I'm sure it was an accident.
2007-03-22 14:05:43 · answer #4 · answered by Chihuahua Lover 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call an emergency vet and see if you can put human eye drops in his eye. Maybe hold a little ice pack over his closed eye. Hold him close and make him comfortable, so you can possibly distract the poor guy from the pain he may be in. Look online for some answers too.
2007-03-22 13:53:17 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs. T 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Well it's really bad and you need to call your vet now. The red spots are bleeding inside the eye ball and it is dangerious even if your dog does have cateracts. If you have an emergency vet get you dog there tonight. If not then call your vet and see what he or she has to say.
2007-03-22 13:53:13 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Put a cool washcloth over his (closed) eye to help numb it. Just keep him comfy and take him to the vet first thing in the morning.
2007-03-22 13:50:50 · answer #7 · answered by Annie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have an after hours vet in your town just watch him tonight and get him in in the morning. Give him lots of love and I would add an apology.
2007-03-22 13:51:15 · answer #8 · answered by Mistress S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you could try making sure hes calm...then a a small baggie fill it up wit ice, and try placing it o his eye. BUT MAKE SURE YOU DO IT SLOWLY AND SOFTLY!!! Trust me...my dog is also 15...its happened a few times....just keep baby talking him.. :) GOOD LUCK!!
2007-03-22 13:53:35 · answer #9 · answered by Sexygirl13 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
omg, TAKE HIM TO THE VET! ppl r stupid, no offense. there are emergency vets all over! open 24 hrs.! gogogoogogogogogo!
2007-03-22 13:55:36 · answer #10 · answered by Rose Wallace Goldaline 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋