Archive » My little Sage (Updated 10/12/08)
by Pattie » Sun Oct 12, 2008 pm31 2:27 pm
Awe,,bless her heart Karen!! She is sooooo adorable!! I know you guys love her sooo much & you will watch out for her better than anybody ever could!! Thank you for letting us know how the appointment went..I was thinking of her often and praying for her yesterday!!
- Pattie
by karenshaydunn » Sun Oct 12, 2008 pm31 2:15 pm
Hi everyone.
So, we went to the doggie eye doctor yesterday morning. Sage does not like car rides under normal circumstances (and that's within a 5 mile radius). The eye doctor is about 35 miles away. So, the entire time she cried and squirmed and drooled and slobbered on the kids, and cried some more.
We got there and had to wait a little bit. She knew that 4 of us were there, and had to constantly make sure she knew where we were. (When the kids got up and were wandering the waiting room, it drove her crazy). They called her, and we went into the little room. The tech asked some questions, and then told me what she thought was wrong (that's when the waterworks started). The doggie opthamologist came in and started some various tests. He said that he is pretty sure that she has SARDS (Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome). But, he said to confirm it, we would have to have a $360.00 test. I did ask if the test will make a difference, and he said no, it will not help him to find a treatment to regain her eyesight. I did get a prescription of a combination steroid and anti-inflammatory medicine that has helped a few other dogs regain some sight, but we have no idea if it will work, and he's pretty sure it won't. (But, for $8.00 a bottle...)
Sage is completely blind in her right eye, and in her left eye she can somewhat see in her periphreal vision, but that is all.
I took her to buy a pair of doggie goggles (doggles) so that when she is outside, she won't get jabbed in the eye by a stick or something. She of course hates these, and will take them off every chance she gets.
This morning, we cleaned out the backyard and moved things and cut branches so that in the backyard, she can still potty by herself. (Did I ever mention I have one of the most modest dogs? She won't potty if she thinks you are watching her...)
When I was finishing up with the tech, and getting ready to pay, I walked out of the room into the lobby, and Sage had her ears perked up like she has the last week or so listening for me, and she heard me walking, but I hadn't said anything to her, and I said "there's my baby! Come see mommy!" And with all of the confidence she could muster, she walked right to me, and was just SOOO happy!
So, I have some books to order, and 3 kids to get used to watching out for her.
Thanks for listening and praying!
Karen
(PS-Here's a pic of Sage and her doggles!)
So, we went to the doggie eye doctor yesterday morning. Sage does not like car rides under normal circumstances (and that's within a 5 mile radius). The eye doctor is about 35 miles away. So, the entire time she cried and squirmed and drooled and slobbered on the kids, and cried some more.
We got there and had to wait a little bit. She knew that 4 of us were there, and had to constantly make sure she knew where we were. (When the kids got up and were wandering the waiting room, it drove her crazy). They called her, and we went into the little room. The tech asked some questions, and then told me what she thought was wrong (that's when the waterworks started). The doggie opthamologist came in and started some various tests. He said that he is pretty sure that she has SARDS (Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome). But, he said to confirm it, we would have to have a $360.00 test. I did ask if the test will make a difference, and he said no, it will not help him to find a treatment to regain her eyesight. I did get a prescription of a combination steroid and anti-inflammatory medicine that has helped a few other dogs regain some sight, but we have no idea if it will work, and he's pretty sure it won't. (But, for $8.00 a bottle...)
Sage is completely blind in her right eye, and in her left eye she can somewhat see in her periphreal vision, but that is all.
I took her to buy a pair of doggie goggles (doggles) so that when she is outside, she won't get jabbed in the eye by a stick or something. She of course hates these, and will take them off every chance she gets.
This morning, we cleaned out the backyard and moved things and cut branches so that in the backyard, she can still potty by herself. (Did I ever mention I have one of the most modest dogs? She won't potty if she thinks you are watching her...)
When I was finishing up with the tech, and getting ready to pay, I walked out of the room into the lobby, and Sage had her ears perked up like she has the last week or so listening for me, and she heard me walking, but I hadn't said anything to her, and I said "there's my baby! Come see mommy!" And with all of the confidence she could muster, she walked right to me, and was just SOOO happy!
So, I have some books to order, and 3 kids to get used to watching out for her.
Thanks for listening and praying!
Karen
(PS-Here's a pic of Sage and her doggles!)
- karenshaydunn
by Tessitura » Sat Oct 11, 2008 pm31 8:07 pm
Karen....I am just reading this now as well. I hope you get some good news from the doggie eye doctor.
- Tessitura
by Shelisa » Fri Oct 10, 2008 pm31 10:22 pm
Aww I'll pray for sage! How scary and confused she must feel. I hope there is an answer to this!
- Shelisa
by karenshaydunn » Fri Oct 10, 2008 pm31 8:02 pm
Sage & I were outside playing tonight about 5:30pm. We just walked around, and she had done pretty well. We were heading back to the house (we have almost an acre of yard, and it's all in the front of the house). She had ran up to the front door twice with no problem. The third time, she slammed her right front shoulder into the hitch of my husband's pickup extremely hard, and let out the loudest yelps and cries I have ever heard come out of her, and she refused to put weight on it at first. I came in, called the new vet who's out of town. I called her old vet, and went to his office. She did not break anything (thank the Lord), but will probably be in a lot of pain over the next couple of days. He did look at her eyes since we were there, and he is very sure that she actually has Progressive Retinal Atrophy (which means the tissue in her eyes are dying). He did say that I really should have this confirmed by the doggie eye doctor in the morning.
Also, this afternoon I talked to one of the girls that works at the doggie eye doctor's office. She has a Schnauzer that had to have both eyes removed a couple of years ago due to diabetes. She said that the dogs begin to adjust right away, whereas us furry parents don't adjust to things like this very well. ***Which is true in my case.***
I will post about my girl after the appointment tomorrow.
Thank you for all the prayers and thoughts.
Karen
Also, this afternoon I talked to one of the girls that works at the doggie eye doctor's office. She has a Schnauzer that had to have both eyes removed a couple of years ago due to diabetes. She said that the dogs begin to adjust right away, whereas us furry parents don't adjust to things like this very well. ***Which is true in my case.***
I will post about my girl after the appointment tomorrow.
Thank you for all the prayers and thoughts.
Karen
- karenshaydunn
Karen, I am praying for her & for you. by Linda B. » Fri Oct 10, 2008 pm31 7:05 pm
Awwww, how sad for Sage. I hope she's doing better by now, I'm just now seeing this post.
- Linda B.
by SherryInBuffalo » Fri Oct 10, 2008 am31 7:01 am
What a beautiful dog Sage is...precious! I'll be praying for a good outcome and that Sage w ill do well thru it all. We have a 13 yr old Brittany Spaniel we rescued when she was 8 and we've gone thru several surgeries with her...but she has truly captured our hearts...Jenny sends kisses to Sage!
- SherryInBuffalo
by Pattie » Fri Oct 10, 2008 am31 6:16 am
.."They get into our hearts and we are never the same!! " Just Like Jesus!! No truer words could be spoken..I will send up prayers for Sage's appoinment for tomorrow and Karen, please come let us know what they say..
- Pattie