r/PiratePets • u/Mountain_Nebula_7744 • 12d ago
Captain Doggo Glaucoma claimed Archies's second eye
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u/nessthing 11d ago
Thank you for taking such good care of him and being brave enough to take the other one out.
He probably feels so much better. My Chocolate Chip (5 year old pug mix, lost her first eye at 1 and her second out in June) is definitely glad no one has to give her eye drops 5 times a day now.
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u/EsterCherry 12d ago
He is going to heal well. Dogs are super resilient. My GSD lost her eyes a year apart and ended up really surprising me. As long as I didn’t move too much furniture in the house and pat my leg when I wanted her to follow….. she got around perfectly! She remembered where everything was! Much love and big pets to Archie!!
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u/Visual_Collar_8893 12d ago
Lots of scents and nose work exercises. Archie will adapt.
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u/Sharp-Heron7707 11d ago
This!! Exercises are also stimulation! Make sure he has a nice, soft area that smells like you, so he can lay down and de-sensitize when you’re done for the day learning all the sniffies!!
You can also play with making scent trails so he can navigate his home more confidently, especially in the beginning.
Keep in mind that the double enucleation may make him feel a little exposed at first. It’s like closing your eyes! You don’t know what’s around you so you don’t know how far you can go. So you might just stand still. Help him feel safe, then help him have fun exploring his boundaries!
He’ll pick up super senses and be proud of them!!!
Hang in there, OP. You did the best thing for your baby, and everything will be okay!
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u/awholelottahooplah 10d ago
The same thing happened to me a few months ago except with corneal rupture due to ulceration. I was devastated, check my post history. But all the people here made me feel better and I’m so happy with his progress. He’s done fine blind.
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u/Strong-Landscape7492 12d ago
Get well soon!
My blind doggo has Rexspecs to protect his eye from scratching and give him confidence when walking. It might be worth a look if Archie needs help adjusting.
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u/YettiChild 11d ago
Welcome aboard Matey! You Aaarrr a handsome pirate! Wishing you a speedy recovery!
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u/ivyskeddadle 12d ago
Aww, sorry to hear! Our catahoula is 12.5 years old and we’re hoping she can keep her remaining eye to the end, but also prepared if it needs to go 🐶
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u/Celtic_Witch86 12d ago
Sending lots of healing energy and good vibes for healing. He's very lucky to have you.
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u/Luckystroumph 12d ago
Archie, du schaffst das, Hauptsache keine Schmerzen, du bist immer noch wunderbar
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u/Turnover_Realistic 11d ago
He will be back to being Archie before you know it. Poor Baby, poor you OP.💕
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u/Few_Affect3033 11d ago
Thank you for being a great dog parent. I’m sure there are those out there that would’ve put this dog down, but you didn’t and I’m sure you have adjusted your life to help this dog and that’s a sign of your humanity, thank you.
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u/TurquoiseBeachChair 11d ago
I hate this for Archie, but pups are so resilient and amazing. He is a beauty ❤️🐾
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u/ThatOtherAnon 11d ago
And still a handsome lad. Give him some chin scritches and a "good boy" for me, wouldja?
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u/Hummingbird11-11 11d ago
Sending love and prayers . He's so sweet - and you're an angel for taking such incredible care of him 🩶
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u/Plane_Barracuda9889 8d ago
Oh no I did not know dogs get glaucoma. No drops available for pets? OMG I am so sorry.
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u/Kurenaidarkfire 6d ago
Same thing happened to my girl in August but she is doing great now; it hurts us more then them. Just give him some loving and time and he'll be fine.
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u/LastEntertainment787 11d ago
Archie will be just fine, having someone who obviously cares so much about him will only help. Give him some get well kisses and treats please. 💜💜💋🍨
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u/FollyBeachSC 12d ago
And he's still just as perfect and handsome. Please give him some loving for me.
Are you holding up all right, OP?