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violaine · 06-23-2010, 08:47 PM

[QUOTE=princessbelle;136818]My bella is 5 months old and she is a shih tzu. She has what is called Distichia which means she has tiny hairs growing out of her eyelid margin that are rubbing her cornea. She has had one ulcer already that has healed and the specialist today told me she needs surgery so that she don't get another ulcer and possibly go blind.

hi

i'm sympathetic to your concerns with a small animal undergoing surgical procedures, as i live with guinea pigs, who do require very specific anesthesia and medication therapy. if it helps you just a little bit to know-both of my pigs, weighing in at three pounds each, successfully had lipomas removed [which were growing very large, and these are commonly found to be benign tumours on gpigs]. exotic pets like lagophthalmos / rabbits are known for this eyelid abnormality, and many of their humans help relieve the damage/further damage - as you have described already with ulceration of cornea. the eye of a rabbit can actually rupture if not treated. [once, i had an abrasion on the cornea, and the pain level, and sensitivity to light was beyond incredible].

i think the file i'm going to attach provides in-depth information about the condition as well as the procedure, especially in the situation of existing ulcers:

http://wvc.omnibooksonline.com/data/.../2010_V214.pdf

Ok course I will do anything for her. She is my baby. I'm terrified though, more than that, I simply am beside myself with worry.

Number one she is so little and to be put "under" this young is terrifying.

Number two, the vet hospital told me that she will be there from Monday night (surgery is early Tuesday morning) until possibly Friday or maybe Thursday. OMG we have not been apart more than a few hours when i work.

I'm so afraid she will be so scared and spending all of those nights alone, in a cage just is ripping my heart out. It is a teaching hospital however and told me that there is someone there 24 7, which is a little comforting.

these feelings, while understandable, are putting your needs before hers- and the eyes are nothing to fool around with time-wise. i do not like to clear out bum impactions on a guinea pig, or have them fearful of me/my hands- but it's a matter of life or death. dogs are forgiving, and do not 'rationalise' it all the way our brains work. they go in, have the surgery, get a bit spoiled at the vet hospital, come home, and it's even more of a positive experience

not to minimise your thoughts/feelings

Questions....

Has anyone's animals had this before? The procedure is called electroepilation.

Has anyone had a baby that young, five months, had surgery before? They said she is too little to have the IV sedation and has to have gas...

i've seen it and i've known of people having the same surgical procedure, and yes to the age / size / breed as well. all across the board species/breeds.

When your babies have had surgery and were there more than overnight. Did you visit them? They said i could but then a friend mentioned that that may be harder on her if she sees me and then i go away again? I don't know. I'm just bawling my eyes out and I guess need some info and support, white light, prayer, whatever it is you can throw my way.

totally up to you! maybe try not to make a huge dealio with greetings or departures- the latter will have her keyed up for longer when you leave. mild tone, body language works best = calming. the exaggerated / high pitched voice and unnatural body language will get her too excited.

The surgery will be toward the end of July. Thanks in advance....

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violaine Timed Out How Do You Identify?: atypical Preferred Pronoun?: plague words and phrases Relationship Status: love wise guys of the avian world Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: wekiva springs basin Posts: 3,236 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,934 Thanked 3,293 Times in 1,301 Posts Rep Power: 0	questions/fears understood and totally founded! [QUOTE=princessbelle;136818]My bella is 5 months old and she is a shih tzu. She has what is called Distichia which means she has tiny hairs growing out of her eyelid margin that are rubbing her cornea. She has had one ulcer already that has healed and the specialist today told me she needs surgery so that she don't get another ulcer and possibly go blind. hi i'm sympathetic to your concerns with a small animal undergoing surgical procedures, as i live with guinea pigs, who do require very specific anesthesia and medication therapy. if it helps you just a little bit to know-both of my pigs, weighing in at three pounds each, successfully had lipomas removed [which were growing very large, and these are commonly found to be benign tumours on gpigs]. exotic pets like lagophthalmos / rabbits are known for this eyelid abnormality, and many of their humans help relieve the damage/further damage - as you have described already with ulceration of cornea. the eye of a rabbit can actually rupture if not treated. [once, i had an abrasion on the cornea, and the pain level, and sensitivity to light was beyond incredible]. i think the file i'm going to attach provides in-depth information about the condition as well as the procedure, especially in the situation of existing ulcers: http://wvc.omnibooksonline.com/data/.../2010_V214.pdf Ok course I will do anything for her. She is my baby. I'm terrified though, more than that, I simply am beside myself with worry. Number one she is so little and to be put "under" this young is terrifying. Number two, the vet hospital told me that she will be there from Monday night (surgery is early Tuesday morning) until possibly Friday or maybe Thursday. OMG we have not been apart more than a few hours when i work. I'm so afraid she will be so scared and spending all of those nights alone, in a cage just is ripping my heart out. It is a teaching hospital however and told me that there is someone there 24 7, which is a little comforting. these feelings, while understandable, are putting your needs before hers- and the eyes are nothing to fool around with time-wise. i do not like to clear out bum impactions on a guinea pig, or have them fearful of me/my hands- but it's a matter of life or death. dogs are forgiving, and do not 'rationalise' it all the way our brains work. they go in, have the surgery, get a bit spoiled at the vet hospital, come home, and it's even more of a positive experience not to minimise your thoughts/feelings Questions.... Has anyone's animals had this before? The procedure is called electroepilation. Has anyone had a baby that young, five months, had surgery before? They said she is too little to have the IV sedation and has to have gas... i've seen it and i've known of people having the same surgical procedure, and yes to the age / size / breed as well. all across the board species/breeds. When your babies have had surgery and were there more than overnight. Did you visit them? They said i could but then a friend mentioned that that may be harder on her if she sees me and then i go away again? I don't know. I'm just bawling my eyes out and I guess need some info and support, white light, prayer, whatever it is you can throw my way. totally up to you! maybe try not to make a huge dealio with greetings or departures- the latter will have her keyed up for longer when you leave. mild tone, body language works best = calming. the exaggerated / high pitched voice and unnatural body language will get her too excited. The surgery will be toward the end of July. Thanks in advance....