Magoo went back to the Vet (he's ok)

[catcrazylady]

We went back to get Goo's eye drained today. The Doc finally talked to the vet optimologist (sp) and offered a few choices in how we deal with Magoo's eye.
Since he belongs to PT I'm going to throw out the options and see what you all think.

1) Continue to drain the eye as needed. No harm in continuing on the way we have been doing.

2) Stop draining the eye and let it build up and put pressure on the tear duct tissue. According to this vet specialist it won't hurt him and it should take about two to three months of fluid build up to finally destroy the duct tissue and then it will stop completely on it's own.

3) Do the surgery and scrape everything out. The specialist said they would have to scrape the eye socket really good, sew him back up and that should fix it.

What we opted for today was the regular draining.

Option 2 is not an option in my book. I really think after his eye reaches a certain point it starts to bother him. He rubs at it and his ears even seem to bother him. When I notice it bothering him I call the vet and make an appointment. At that point his ears start to get juicy. You can hear them squish when you touch them. The doc said it probably puts pressure on his ears. I will not make him go through that for several months waiting for it to clear it's self up. He also said that there is a slight risk that it could burst outward or Goo could accidently scratch it open. I'm not gonna deal with that!

That leaves the choices between 1 and 3. There is always a risk when any kitty goes under so that is something to consider. Magoo has gotten used to going and he didn't even whimper today. He sits there all handsome, gets his two second draining, and rides happily back home.

What do you guys think? We don't mind taking him about every six weeks to get it done so that is not a problem. Magoo has gotten used to going and doesn't seem to stress at all anymore so this makes option 1 an ok thing. Option 3 is also good but with a slight risk.

I wouldn't have a Magoo thread without pictures!

Here he is washing all that nasty white coat stuff off of his eye
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid159/p4af54c56a559638e09c1c4e2035a2efd/f5071223.jpg

Here I am with my eye all flat again
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid159/p205e49c34ad42097281f23b01ab0a01d/f5071204.jpg

All that vet stuff called for a serious nap! http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid159/p7f9a95f03212850bfb05baad0f9cbd5d/f5071235.jpg

Doesn't he look stressed?

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid159/p2b7b0ec331840e8b16bf78897399ba81/f5071212.jpg

After his trip, bath, and nap he is in a wonderful mood.

Hi Eberbody!!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid159/pd776e2179753e928fac172019fb04faa/f507122e.jpg

[catmandu]

Thatnis a tough decision,as number3,might fix everything,once,and for all,but if Scrappy Magoo,is an Older Cat,you might,be concerned,with the risk.How old is Scrappy Magoo,as I dont remember,his age,coming up.You,should go,with whatnyou are comfortable,with,and Scrappy angel,will be,with his pal,every step,of the way.

[rg_girlca]

Lisa, thank goodness you put the "He's ok" in there, cause when I first started to read the title, my heart did a major thump.

Well, from all that I have read Lisa, it seems to me that you have your heart set on #1 and if I was in your position, that is the one I would pick also. If Magoo is starting to get real comfortable with doing it this way and it's okay with you guys, than why change it.
Number 2 is definitely out.
The thing about #3 that bothers me is, "It should fix it."
The word "should" is not a guarantee to me. The surgery is not necessary right now and can be put on hold, if or when it does become necessary.
This is just my opinion as you know what is really best for Magoo.

Have I told you lately how much I love you Magoo.:D

Give that sweet boy a big hug and kiss for me please.:)

[Craftlady]

I vote for #1 until a specialist doesnt used the words "should" in a sentance when describing the ultimate outcome. :)

[catcrazylady]

Thanks guys! That is kind of where I'm at too. Like the doc said today, if the fluid becomes cloudy or starts to contain pus then we can do surgery then. Right now it's always perfectly clear. Everytime they drain it they get about 12cc's. It's pretty steady in the amount.

Gary, Magoo is guesstimated to be about 8 years old.

[catlady1945]

Magoo is one special boy. I am sure you will do what you think is best for him.

[mina'smomma]

I would stick with option 1 until it started to bother him. I mean he handles it pretty well and his comfort is what matters.

[manda_moo87]

Hmmmm... I'd say #1.

Magoo is so cute! :D

[Laura's Babies]

Lisa, I am with you in whichever you are most comfortable with since you know him better than we do. It is a tough call to make and I am with you 100%...

HI GOOSTER! You are looking as handsome as always, so cute taking your bath, then taking your nap.. We all love you and you know it, right boy?? LOVE YOU GOO!!

[kt_luvs_kitties]

I also agree that option one sounds like the best way to go;)
Magoo, you truly are such an amazing and HANDSOME hunk! I love you:D:D:D

[jazzcat]

I agree, whatever you feel comfortable with. If he has no problem getting it drained then I'd stick with that for now.

[Poo]

Yeah i too think option no 1. If Magoo is used to that already. I would not want to put my kitties through an op unless absolutely necessary.

I love Magoo, he's such a cutie :D

Nicki x

[Cosmicat]

I think your first option is best for Magoo, because that is what he is use too, as long as it's not hurting him. Number 2 option is not a good thing to do in my opinion. Number 3 option, if it's not going to fix the problem completely, then there would be no point to it. So I would stick with number 1.

[QueenScoopalot]

I think I'd go with option #1 as well. #2 is a horrible sounding option! :eek: :( And #3 is a no guarantee one. Is there any way the vet could show you how to drain it? Or would you be too squeamish about that? :confused: Give that handsome boy a smooch for me. :)

[catmandu]

We Found Cats,all Love Scarppy Magoo,and we know,thatyou,will always,do what is best,for him.a Big MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW To Our Big Pal,including New Cat Ragnar Gustafson,who looks like Magoo,a lot.

[sirrahbed]

I know you will do what is best Lisa and draining seems to be the way right now. I am thinking like QSA though and would be thinking about doing it myself! How about you??

[RedHedd]

Ooh! Goo! I'm glad he's tolerating the process well; he is just so adaptable after all he's been through - I just love this guy! I'd opt for #1 too as it just seems the most reasonable for now. Of course, if anything changes with him, I KNOW you'll do the right thing for him. He's just SO special and as usually he looks WONDERFUL!

[MULTICATMOM]

Originally posted by Laura's Babies
Lisa, I am with you in whichever you are most comfortable with since you know him better than we do. It is a tough call to make and I am with you 100%...

HI GOOSTER! You are looking as handsome as always, so cute taking your bath, then taking your nap.. We all love you and you know it, right boy?? LOVE YOU GOO!!

I'M "STEALING" LAURAS BECAUSE I FEEL SHE'S RIGHT. ULTIMATELY MEOWMIE YOU'LL DO YOUR BEST!!:D

[catfamily]

I had Tucker's eye cleaned out and he's doing great.

[Vio&Juni]

I'd say option 1, unless it's absolutely necessary to have the operation.

[catnapper]

Toughie, but if its not neccessary, why put him or yourself through the operation? If the draining works, then I'd keep with that until it seems to be happening more frequently or causing stress to the Goo man.

[smokey the elder]

Magoo has been such a good patient; if he tolerates option #1 that well then why upset the apple cart?

*SCRITCH* that belly!

[lisalee]

I would stick with #1, especially if it's not stressing him too much. He does look very happy and not like it's bothering him too much. Oh, I just love Mr. Magoo! :D Best wishes for him!