[Dailydrool] Glaucoma re-check and other stuff...

[njmedic702 at aol.com]

This past Thursday we had an follow-up re-check appointment with Delilah's eye specialist for her glaucoma.  We are happy to report that she continues to do exceptionally well on her regime of three kinds of eye drops daily.  The pressure in her affected eye remained at a satisfactory level.  In fact, it was down two points from two months ago.  Her unaffected eye which also gets   prophylactic drops has mid-range normal pressures.  She's doing well; can still catch treats which are tossed to her despite minimal vision in her left eye.  We have a routine and she knows that drops come after meals and walkies at breakfast and dinner and once at midday as well and tolerates them well.  The doc says that unless she displays new signs or symptoms of pain or other problems, she can have a pressure re-check only in two months.  If her numbers remain good he will see her two months from that visit!  We are thrilled that she has responded well to treatment and so far is able to keep her eye.  


Got a good laugh at the Turd Hockey game re-post!  That was a LOT of fun!  It's definitely been Turd Hockey puck producing weather here in NJ; single digits with a nasty near or below zero windchill some days.  So, Delilah and Dozer got nice, warm fleece jackets for walkies.  Dozer LOVES his and stand patiently while we Velcro him into it.  I'm guessing he appreciates his tummy being kept warm since he's so low to the ground.  Delilah, not so much.  She'll wear her jacket but it's not her favorite thing.  Go figure...


Dale - Love your posts about your three squabbling but loving furkids.  It's funny how packs manage things, isn't it?  I can attest to how a full moon affects behavior from being a paramedic for nearly 30 years.  If we were going to have weird calls, it would definitely be on a day with a full moon. Why should strange behavior be limited to just people?  Animals are far more intuitive than most people.


Heart healing drool to all those who have had to send or lost their houndies to the Bridge.  Far too many.  And, once again...a HUGE thank you to Elder Clara a Bug for seeing that all those hounds who make their way to the Bridge are welcomed to their very special place.  


Love, snooters and hugs,
Sandi, Mamaslave to Delilah Belle and Dozer of NJ




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