Saturday, November 14, 2009

What happened to Bubbly's left eye?

What happened to your left eye, Bly?

We skimmed through some pug books and prepared for the worst. Eye disease is a common problem among pugs but we hate the idea that Bubbly is already infected with one at this tender age.



Can’t wait for the night to be over. We called the Urbans Paws tis morning and quickly made an appointment.



Pack our things and off we go.








“Going in a crate…hey, are we going to meet those frens again?”
(the pug gathering)

Confi is coming along too as her second vaccination is due today.



Enjoying your ride? Absolutely.


Waiting for their names to be called at the veterinary clinic.

Dr. Dom L. Agas diagnosed that Bubbly has corneal ulcer, an inflammatory condition of the cornea involving loss of its outer layer.

“It’s common for dogs. Topical medications are generally effective in curing the problem. More than 90% chances of healing.” He went on to explain about surgery if no improvement within the next 2 days, but his first reply was what we wanted to hear. Whew! “Yeah…Bly…did you hear that or not…you’ll be alright, darling…”

But strict orders were given by Dr. Dom – no playing together for a while till things get better… ya see, we discovered that both Confi and Bubbly have also been infected with skin problems, apparently due to bacterial infection. They have to be on a 5-day antibiotic course. A tinge of regret…perhaps we should not have allowed them to play together in the first place – was that the cause? Dr. Dom said probably but bacterial infection can be caught anytime anywhere too.…more like a word of consolation to the owners…hmmnnn…

“Ok, no more playing together, both of you. Did you hear that?” They are to be separated at all times, at all costs…

“Why are they doing tis to us? Why? Why? Tell me why?”

“Oh, how we miss the good old days?”

2 comments:

  1. Hello there - i have a 6 month old female fawn pug who is in hospital right now. She had a very similar looking infection to Bubbly's but unfortunately in her case it burst, and so she had to go in for a surgery. I am so upset, that this happened and also because I could not get around to putting the cream into her eyes, as she kept struggling and running away. How did you manage with yours + did you have a E Collar to prevent Bubbly from scratching her eyes? Kam, India (kam_raghavan@yahoo.com)

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  2. Kam,
    you need 2 person to apply the medicine as pugs are very active but the medicine is not painful. After awhile Bubbly got used to it. She just allow us to put on the cream without difficulties. At 6 months old, she maybe a bit active, so you may need one person to hold her and the other applying cream on her eyes. Our vet showed us the technique to do it without hurtung her.

    It depends on whether you pug scratches her eyes or not after applying the cream. E collar may be helpful. Somehow Bubbly didn't scratch her eyes so we didn't put the e collar.

    Hope your pug recovers soon. Corneal ulcer is not potentially dangerous. She should recover. All the best.

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