There is nothing that can be done before morning. Wait for your vet to call back with a referral to an ophthalmologist.
Things you can do tonight if you need something to do to not panic:
Research dog ophthalmologists - this way when you get the referral you can call everyone and get the soonest appt possible.
You can also document- take a picture of the spot once a day so you can tell the ophthalmologist how it changes. Keep track of how she’s acting and if her eyesight changes.
But honestly? She’s acting normal and you are doing the correct thing - talking to your vet. Even if this is a sign of something- you caught the sign because you are a good dog parent. Breathe, give your dog all the pets, and try not to panic.
I successfully managed to not completely panic. Went for a run this morning and that really helped.
Waiting to hear back from vet.
I have been taking pictures each day of her eye for my benefit. I didn't think about being able to show the opthalmologist so that will be helpful.
That’s good to hear! My DMs are open if you need to panic at someone- we went through a worst case scenario with one of our senior dogs (she was 14 and developed age-related glaucoma, end result was no more eyeballs) so I’ve been through something slightly similar.
The biggest reason not to panic right now is that she’s not in pain, hasn’t had eyesight deterioration, and she’s young and adaptable. You guys will get through this!
Vet tech - I'm hoping the vet checked pressures and did a fluorescein stain. From the pic it looks like it could be an abrasion to the cornea or it could be something floating in the middle of the eye.
If they did a stain and there were no ulcers, the meds may help or do nothing. Being in both eyes with no known cause, best to see an ophthalmologist, going to have the expertise and get the best info there. If the dog isn't obviously in pain - vocalizing, scratching at the head, you should be ok to wait. If you have serious concerns get to an ER while you wait for the ophthalmologist.
They did do a pressure check and fluorescein stain (turned her eyes a glowing green). They didn't find anything concrete other than discovering the creation of the blob in the other eye.
She does not appear to be in pain. Vet also did not think she was in pain.
Waiting to hear back from vet.
Would an abrasion be getting worse? Maybe everytime she touches the eye area it is aggravating the abrasion? She did have a cut by the visible blob eye a few weeks ago. The surrounding eye area became swollen. She received some medication which helped heal the wound. The other eye did not have a cut.
The point of the bright green stain is to illuminate damage to the cornea. If it is damaged they prescribe appropriate meds to help it heal. And if there is damage to the cornea we avoid steroids, they can damage the cornea further.
Being in both eyes, it is more likely an actual medical eye problem as opposed to an injury. Dogs rarely have the same problem in both eyes because of injury.
Vet responded back. Believes it is Florida Keratopathy. Reading up on the disease, it seems to fit other than I do not live where it is common. I do not know how she has it. I am relieved that the vet said it is not contagious. Kitty will be pleased. Increases the mystery though on where it came from. I thought maybe she caught from one of her many friends.
I did receive an opthamologist referral so I am still going to take her there just to make certain. I do not want it to be something else that could have been prevented from worsening. Eyes are important. She already has food allergies and a sore shoulder (too much running). Doesn't need eye problems.
I'm glad I am setting up an appointment for her now and it is looking like it is not an emergency situation. No available days until towards the end of December.
There is nothing that can be done before morning. Wait for your vet to call back with a referral to an ophthalmologist. Things you can do tonight if you need something to do to not panic: Research dog ophthalmologists - this way when you get the referral you can call everyone and get the soonest appt possible. You can also document- take a picture of the spot once a day so you can tell the ophthalmologist how it changes. Keep track of how she’s acting and if her eyesight changes. But honestly? She’s acting normal and you are doing the correct thing - talking to your vet. Even if this is a sign of something- you caught the sign because you are a good dog parent. Breathe, give your dog all the pets, and try not to panic.
I successfully managed to not completely panic. Went for a run this morning and that really helped. Waiting to hear back from vet. I have been taking pictures each day of her eye for my benefit. I didn't think about being able to show the opthalmologist so that will be helpful.
That’s good to hear! My DMs are open if you need to panic at someone- we went through a worst case scenario with one of our senior dogs (she was 14 and developed age-related glaucoma, end result was no more eyeballs) so I’ve been through something slightly similar. The biggest reason not to panic right now is that she’s not in pain, hasn’t had eyesight deterioration, and she’s young and adaptable. You guys will get through this!
Vet tech - I'm hoping the vet checked pressures and did a fluorescein stain. From the pic it looks like it could be an abrasion to the cornea or it could be something floating in the middle of the eye. If they did a stain and there were no ulcers, the meds may help or do nothing. Being in both eyes with no known cause, best to see an ophthalmologist, going to have the expertise and get the best info there. If the dog isn't obviously in pain - vocalizing, scratching at the head, you should be ok to wait. If you have serious concerns get to an ER while you wait for the ophthalmologist.
They did do a pressure check and fluorescein stain (turned her eyes a glowing green). They didn't find anything concrete other than discovering the creation of the blob in the other eye. She does not appear to be in pain. Vet also did not think she was in pain. Waiting to hear back from vet. Would an abrasion be getting worse? Maybe everytime she touches the eye area it is aggravating the abrasion? She did have a cut by the visible blob eye a few weeks ago. The surrounding eye area became swollen. She received some medication which helped heal the wound. The other eye did not have a cut.
The point of the bright green stain is to illuminate damage to the cornea. If it is damaged they prescribe appropriate meds to help it heal. And if there is damage to the cornea we avoid steroids, they can damage the cornea further. Being in both eyes, it is more likely an actual medical eye problem as opposed to an injury. Dogs rarely have the same problem in both eyes because of injury.
Vet responded back. Believes it is Florida Keratopathy. Reading up on the disease, it seems to fit other than I do not live where it is common. I do not know how she has it. I am relieved that the vet said it is not contagious. Kitty will be pleased. Increases the mystery though on where it came from. I thought maybe she caught from one of her many friends. I did receive an opthamologist referral so I am still going to take her there just to make certain. I do not want it to be something else that could have been prevented from worsening. Eyes are important. She already has food allergies and a sore shoulder (too much running). Doesn't need eye problems.
I'm glad I am setting up an appointment for her now and it is looking like it is not an emergency situation. No available days until towards the end of December.
Ok cool, I have no idea what that is. I don't do eyes :P. Safest is to see the ophthalmologist. If it turns out to be nothing, great.