Pet of the Month! Bruce!
Bruce’s Story
Bruce is a 6.5 year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier that we have been treating on and off for corneal ulcers since May this year, with him attending the practice on a weekly basis.
Poor Bruce has had a tough few months! He’s had bilateral grid keratectomy surgery under general anaesthetic performed on both of his eyes in August. After the surgery, Bruce’s owners were applying 2-3 different types of eye drops at least 3 times a day; increasing to every 2 hours towards the end of the application. He tolerated repeated cotton bud debridement’s by vet Marketa and never even flinched. Plus we also had to take bloods to make him an eye serum from it.
He was so well behaved throughout it all - what a trooper!
Update on Bruce’s Condition:
Currently Bruce’s eyes are free of ulcers but he is still having to visit us because he has a new ear infection.
Information about Corneal Ulcers
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A sore on the surface of a dog's eye that occurs when the cornea is damaged.
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Trauma
Dry eye
Eyelid anomalies
Chemical burns
Bacterial or viral infections
Other diseases.
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Topical serum or plasma, pain medication, systemic NSAIDs, topical atropine, buster collar.
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If left untreated, corneal ulcers can lead to severe eye damage, infection, or reduced vision.
We asked Bruce’s owners a few questions about him:
1. Does Bruce have any nick names?
We call him Moose!
2. What does Bruce enjoy doing?
He loves fetching tennis balls , also meeting people, especially children.
3. How did you first notice that there was an issue with Bruce?
I first noticed he wasn’t well back in May, as he had discharge from both eyes.
4. Have you looked into his diagnosis further?
We didn’t look into his illness, we left it to the experts at James Horner Vets.
5. How has the Gold Wellness Subscription helped you?
I think it’s a good idea to offer the Gold Wellness Subscription. With the plan you get vet consultations included and discounts of medication and treatment.