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I have a Yellow lab and Daschund female mix, she is 1.5 years old. Lately her eyes have been watering a lot and getting really goopy at the corners, is this a problem? I asked this question on here before and got an OK answer. I was told to wash her eyes out with Water and Saline Solution. I did the water part and was going to get saline this morning.When I woke up her eyes were all puffing and red and she wouldn't let me whipe them as usual. She doesn't keep them closed though. The RED part around her eye that looks to hold her eye in, is very swollen, the one side looks like its sliced but if that was true she'd bleed right?

She can see, she isn't acting funny, her eyes are wattering a lot and now swollen, I got help from Dr. Sharon B before but I want to know if I should leave work to take her to the vet or if she can wait until tonight around 4:30/5pm EST

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Age: 1; Female; Breed: Yellow Lab and Daschund Mix

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Washing eyes out with water....

 

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Age: 1; Female; Breed: Yellow Lab and Daschund

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Cleaning with water/p>

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May 22 2006 at 3:29 AM (4 minutes and 51 seconds later)
         
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Hi: I am sorry you and your girl are going through this. It sounds like she has an infection, so if you can get her into the vet sooner than later, it would be better for her. The quicker antibiotic treatment is started the better. Since you are now seeing swelling and redness, AND she won't let you wipe them, she could have damaged the eye itself. Its very hard to give you a correct diagnosis on your girl as I can not see the problem, but with the symptoms you are describing, I would not wait to see the vet with her. Good luck and hope she is feeling better soon :)

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May 22 2006 at 3:42 AM (12 minutes and 46 seconds later)
         
Reply to Gina's Post: I am at work and cannot take her, I'm not allowed to leave or I could lose my job. I am trying to have a friend of mine pick her up sooner... My real question is,if she cut her eye or the part around her eye it would bleed right? That is what I am worried about...I know she will just sleep during the day or until someone can get to her...

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May 22 2006 at 3:46 AM (3 minutes and 56 seconds later)
         
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It could have bled and stopped....BUT if she just scratched off the first layer or so it may not have been deep enough to bleed. By all means DO NOT RISK LOSING YOUR JOB...that would do no good. Just get her in as soon as you are able to. With the wound being so close to her eye, I would not recommend putting anything on it as it could do more damage than good if it got into her eye. I have had dogs itch around that area and scratch it and it did not bleed, just looked bad. It is more than possible she just broke some blood vessels in that area causing the redness that you are seeing. Hope this helps answer your question :)

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May 22 2006 at 3:50 AM (4 minutes and 11 seconds later)
         
Reply to Gina's Post: I'm thinking alergies is what caused the first problem, then she would scratch or itch when I was not looking... It is almost 9am on the east coast my father can pick her up at 3-3:30 is that soon enough?

I am trying to get a hold of another friend to pick her up earlier...

So 3pm is ok you think, I'm worried about my baby.
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May 22 2006 at 3:54 AM (3 minutes and 48 seconds later)
         
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I understand your worry, if you can get someone else to bring her in, by all means do so, but if you can't then 3ish should be ok provided she is not showing any severe symptoms. It is soooo nice to see such a concerned pet owner...we don't get many that are willing to rush their pet right to the vet...GOOD FOR YOU!!! Your girl is very lucky to have such a concerned Mom. :) Let me know how you make out after she sees the vet, whether its after 3ish or earlier :)

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May 22 2006 at 3:58 AM (4 minutes and 8 seconds later)
         
Reply to Gina's Post: I am trying... If I wait till 3 she goes to her home vet... If she goes earlier she goes to a new vet.

Yes, my puppy is all I have, I love her so much, that's why I rescued her...

Oh, and BTW, I'm her dad ;-)
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May 22 2006 at 4:00 AM (2 minutes and 1 second later)
         
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OH...good Lord, I am so sorry :) Dad Dad Dad...got it :) Really, I would love to know how the baby is doing, so you can feel free to either post how she is doing here or, if you choose to accept my answer, you can PM how she is doing to me, or feel free to email..brianginacrown@aol.com to let me know :) Thanks and good luck :)

PS...I would wait for her regular vet..he knows her history :)



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May 22 2006 at 4:07 AM (6 minutes and 57 seconds later)
         
Reply to Gina's Post: this will be my last reply, im getting in trouble at work, no problem about calling me mom, I'm her only parent... I will be sure to accept your answer and let you know how she is doing tonight, I promise... thanks so much, you eased my worry a little bit so I can continue at work...

thanks again!
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May 22 2006 at 4:09 AM (2 minutes and 42 seconds later)
         
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You're very welcome and I look forward to hearing from you...now get going before you get into trouble :) Give your baby a hug from me and good luck :)

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May 22 2006 at 6:23 AM (2 hours and 13 minutes and 36 seconds later)
         
Reply to Gina's Post: Just to update you, my brother was able to pick her up a little bit ago, she is "fine" meaning alive and functioning, just her eyes are the same... Her Appt is at 1:45pm EDT.

Will update as I hear more...

thanks again.
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May 22 2006 at 6:25 AM (2 minutes and 8 seconds later)
         
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Very very wonderful...I will look forward to hearing from you again. Tell him to try to keep her from scratching the area so it does not damage further :) Keep her busy...chewing on toys or treats...that is good to hear :) You're a great DADDY!!!!(see, told ya I got it Images available only to Customers.

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May 22 2006 at 10:25 AM (3 hours and 59 minutes and 29 seconds later)
         
Reply to Gina's Post: PJ is going to be just fine, Vet thinks it was allergies or she was somewhere she shouldn't have been and then scratched which irritated her eyes... I have Benedryl and some Anti-Biotic Drops for her.

Also was a great time to update all her shots and get more heart worm meds... She is with my parents now waiting to come back home. Thanks for all your help, it is greatly appreciated!
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May 22 2006 at 10:28 AM (3 minutes and 15 seconds later)
         
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