I just want to know how the incision looked for the first few days, if you have went through this procedure with your dog.
Buddy had his eye removed yesterday, and the vet told me that she would leave an area unsutured for it to drain.
Today I've been researching more on the subject on the internet....and I've read that some vets put in a draining tube.
Our vet left an area approx 1/2" long opened at the very front where the eyelids meet.
How do most vets do this if you know?
Curious.
Here's Buddy recovering yesterday:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2176/1941784525_8ab370adeb.jpg?v=0
Poor fella....
2007-11-10 11:08:28 · 8 answers · asked by ♥ Jasmine ♥ 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Actually, I should have worded that differently...
It should have read Curious AND worried!
2007-11-10 11:09:18 · update #1
Hi, there.
I believe that when the vet did our dog, he also left a portion of the lid open for draining -- and this was a canine opthalmologist. So I think Buddy will be fine (even though he looks pretty bummed in the pic!)
The suture area will be messy, but as long as you see no undue redness/swelling around the stitches, I wouldn't worry. The sight itself does take some getting used to.
Good luck!
2007-11-10 11:25:14 · answer #1 · answered by Loki Wolfchild 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
I have never had a dog who had their eye/eyes removed. But I work at a vet clinic, and I have monitored anesthesia many times while the veterinarian performed an eye enucleation. Every veterinarian is going to have slightly different techniques. The veterinarian I work for does leave a small area open for the incision to drain, if she is worried it will get infected. But she has never put a drain tube in. And sometimes she will suture it completely shut, it just depends on the dog and the situation. She doesn't bandage the eye afterward. I'm sure your dog will be fine. Just be sure to give him his pain meds, and give him lots of love and attention. Dogs do very well after an eye enucleation. Good Luck!!
2007-11-10 11:16:20 · answer #2 · answered by Stark 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
They don't always put in a drain. The vet usually puts a protective barrier over the eye, so it doesn't get hit and hurt or infected. Unless the dog develops infection and swelling, you don't have to worry. It will heal up and actually looks just fine after it is done. It is a common procedure in the flatter faced bulgy eye breeds. Your don't won't have any other complications. My personal opinion from seeing dogs come and go, is that enucleation is a superior decision to trying to save the eye or doing repeated surgeries.
2007-11-10 11:36:30 · answer #3 · answered by mama woof 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some do, some don't.
I've seen the vets I work for do both depending on the need and their own personal preference. The drain tube is just there to make sure that the drainage area stays open and doesn't close up on itself.
Here's a great veterinary site with some general & post-op info abt enucleations
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=569
2007-11-10 11:23:31 · answer #4 · answered by redd_rvt 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The incision should look like any other incision--a row of sutures. The eye may swell slightly, but excessive swelling should be drained. We don't place drains. They usually heal just fine. Hopefully your vet dispensed at least several days of a good pain medication as this is a very painful procedure!
2007-11-10 11:16:37 · answer #5 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had a dog that was blind and had one of the eyes removed, he lived a full long life. Buddy will be fine.
2007-11-10 11:18:14 · answer #6 · answered by h2o_ maker 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ah, poor baby!
I'll star for her and hopefully she'll see it.
I hope she feels better soon!
2007-11-10 11:13:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
i don' t have any experience with this.. but i am sorry for you and your dog.. you will be in my prayers tonight.. bless you both
2007-11-10 11:14:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋