Going Blind

I'm pretty sure Jabba is going blind, im taking him to the vets today to get his needles & get checked out. does anyone have any experience looking after dogs with failing eyesight? i dont know what can do to help him, i noticed him acting a bit funny the last few weeks & he has been bumping into stuff as well. its breaking my heart.

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I hope it's good news at the vets. Do keep us updated

Poor Jabba, I have no experience in this but sure the vets will enlighten you more. Do keep us updated. xx

so i just got back from the vets & he hasn't got diabetes, so thats good, but it looks like he is developing cataracts. Vet is going to speak to some specialists about what they can do in regards to surgery and the outcomes. local vet said if they are able to operate he will be normal once he's healed. Just have to check if my pet insurance covers it now. Fingers crossed. i will keep you updated!

If you haven't got pet insurance, do it now!

Aww it's good news about the diabetes great news hes not losin his sight permanently, cataract surgery has sucessfull results. your vet sounds possitive, I totally agree re pet insurance, hopefully one if our members may have some experience in this. keep us updated

Good news that something can be sorted, if its like us humans with cataract op everything should be ok. 

Slightly off topic but similar. One of my brothers recently had damage to his eye which was sorted through surgery - he had a detatched retiner and was told he would then get a cataract in that eye a bit later on in life. He will need to have the lens in his eye replaced which is now a fairly standard procedure, I'm sure the same can be said for animal surgery too.

Oh hopefully they can operate and all will be well :-) do keep us posted x

Poor little thing. Big hugs xxx

Sorry to hear that Jabba is having trouble with his eyes ... do let us know what the specialist comes back with x

I talked to the insurance company & it looks like the cost of the surgery (approx $5200 - for both eyes) will be covered, so that's a relief!!! Now i just have to sort out all the insurance paperwork & get him booked in.  

big hugs to him! hope you can get it all soreted safely

Glad to hear that you have been able to organise your insurance for the surgery - that must be a huge weight off considering the costs involved.

Remember to keep us up to date with how he is going ... paws crossed here for you both x

brettj83 wrote:I talked to the insurance company & it looks like the cost of the surgery (approx $5200 - for both eyes) will be covered, so that's a relief!!! Now i just have to sort out all the insurance paperwork & get him booked in.  

That's fantastic news, fingers & paws crossed its delt with quickly, keep us updated

thanks guys, i wish he would act like a blind dog & slow down abit, im paranoid he is going to bust himself with all his tearing about!

Poor little Jabba - I'm so sorry to hear about his problems with his eyes.

It's good news though that your insurance will pay out for his treatment, and if it's anything like the cataract ops that my mum had (in her 80s!) then all should be well with minimal discomfort to Jabba.

Sending all best wishes to you both - do keep us updated  

I do hope jabba gets through all of this quickly poor lad and I'm so pleased you haven't got the worry of money on top too!! Big hugs and keep us updated x

Poor Jabba, so glad that the surgery can fix it, and the insurance covering it must be a great relief, fingers and paws crossed here that everything goes smoothly! Please keep us updated! Good luck!

So i got the estimate back from the specialist today, it's going to cost about $6200 to get both his eyes fixed. So hopefully the insurance will cover it all. fingers crossed!
Jabba is coping pretty well, he hasn't slowed down at all!!! He is barking a lot more, he can hear things but can't see them so he figures he'll just bark at the noise until something happens. Silly boy!

Aww bless him, fingers crossed about the insurance, let us know what they say x

Just an update, got the ok from the Insurance company today & they will pay for 80% of the vet bill, so thats a relief!!! $1200 is a lot better than $6000.
So this week i will get things organised with the specialist & lock in a date!

That's great news, so pleased for you & jabba, keep us updated please

Glad to hear things are moving now, and that the insurance wll be covering the best part of the bill. Hugs to you both xx

Good news about the insurance. Please do let us know how things go with Jabba - apart from our natural concern for you and Jabba, it will also be helpful for anyone - now or in the future - who may come across this situation themselves.

All big   s to you both.

I'm glad you've managed to work out the insurance!

Sounds like he's adjusted well! Hope the operation goes just as smoothly!

Whew, glad you had insurance! That is steep but good thing Jabba has a good owner who is taking care of things!

Jabba is booked in for a test on the 29th of October & if it's all good he will have surgery the next day, then a little holiday at the vets for a few days then back home. Lucky he loves going in the car because its a 5hr drive to Sydney for the operation!

Thanks for all the well wishes!