Anyone's dog have Pannus?

[Sudilar]

Thanks for asking, Liz. Shiloh's eyes are still red with the third eyelid not rising any further up the eye so far. The "whites" of her eyes seem to look a little better, but it is red and brown right by the corneas. She is off the eye meds til the Opthalmologist visit on the 17th so the drug doesn't mask her condition. I can't wait to find out what is going on. She doesn't seem to be in any pain and she can still see.
Killian is doing well so far. In March he will turn 10 years old (we think, since he is a rescue, we don't know for sure). I feel blessed to have had him so long !!!!

[Logan]

Sue, I'm really sorry I missed this whole thread before. I'm going to have to pay better attention from now on.

Hope you and Shiloh are hanging in there. She really does look quite regal in her glasses!! We'll be anxious to hear the news from your opthamologist visit next week.

Hugs to Killian and Shiloh from their biggest fans in SC.

[ChrisH]

Oh, Sue, I am sorry, I seem to have missed this thread too.

Hope the opthamologist visit brings some helpful and hopeful answers for sweet Shiloh.

Killi is ever in my prayers and I will be sure to add Shiloh too.

Big Hugs to the precious twosome.
Chris

[Logan]

One good thing about canned Salmon is that those bones are so soft that there is no way that Shiloh can choke on them, Sue.

We've got you in our thoughts and prayers, for sure.

[Sudilar]

We now have a diagnosis on Shiloh: German Shepherd Pannus of the Third Eyelid Form in both eyes. I guess there are two types of Pannus, one that affects the third eyelid and the other that affects the cornea. Shiloh's corneas are clear. The Pannus of the Third Eyelid is harder to control.
She is now on Tacrolimus Ointment and NeoPolyDex Ointment in both eyes. She also has a tiny cataract in both eyes (probably born with it and won't grow any bigger). The Pannus is an Immune System disease. The visit today with meds for one month cost $291. The meds should cost around $110 a month!!! Have to see how far those LITTLE tubes go!! Next visit is at the beginning of May.

[Logan]

Oh, Sue, I can only hope that you are in a financial position to take care of getting this expensive medication, and that it will help Shiloh in the long run. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, my friend.

Logan

[tatsxxx11]

I have to say it again, Sue, you are one amazing Mom to Killian and Shiloh. I know how difficult it has been for you; I wish I could say or do something to ease your burden. It's incredible how expensive drugs are these days, for humans and animals. Will she be on them forever? You mentioned this type was more difficult to control. But, does it give greater hope that she will keep her eyesight, with the corneas not being effected? Please know I think of you all every day. Star and Cody send their love and slurpy kisses for their bestest pals. Special hugs for you sweet Shiloh. And Killian too, of course! Love, Sandra

[captain]

Sue,

Sorry I missed this.

I will echo what everyone else has said - Killi and Shiloh sure are lucky to have a wonderful mummy like you .......

Love
Michelle

[Sudilar]

Shiloh says thank you!

We have to find the right balance of the meds to work. Once we find that balance, as long as she has the daily meds, she should not go blind.

She was a good girl at the vet for what they had to do to her. I'm sure she couldn't figure out why those things were being stuck in her eyeball! I was proud of her.

[Sudilar]

OK, anybody know how to get OINTMENT into a dog's eyes?? I forgot to ask the Opthalmologist.

[Logan]

Oh, Sue, I am no help!!! Good luck!!!!

[tatsxxx11]

Sue, while resting your fingers along the side of her face with one hand, gently pull down the lower lid with your thumb and holding the tube in your other hand, squeeze the ointment in a thin band along the inside of the lower rim. When she closes her eye, rub the lid gently. In my early nursing career, I worked on the "eye floor." Let us know how it goes! Please give Shiloh and Killi a big hug for me!

[Sudilar]

Thanks, Sandra!!! Too much messing with her eyes lately has caused her to scrunch her eyes closed as soon as I sit her facing me!!!! Sheeeesh!
Yesterday they did a tear test with paper hanging out of her eye, too. She really wanted to shake it out, but she was good as we held her head. Poor Shiloh!! She did at one point give the Opthalmologist an "err" (meaning....huh whadda ya doing?) when she held her on the mouth to stick that instrument in her eye. The vet thought it was a grr, but I know it wasn't. If it was a grr, it would have been more like GRRRR air snap! hahahaha

[ChrisH]

Aww, what a special sweetie Shiloh is, just like her Mom and brother!
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Big hugs.
Chris

[tatsxxx11]

So it was grrrr, (small g) not a GRRR!!! After all she's been through, it's amazing she's as patient and tolerant as she is, poor baby! But then again, this IS Shiloh we're talking about!