Maltese-Shih Tzu With Swollen, Painful Eyes Not Responding to Treatment
by Julie
(Lincoln NE)
Should I find a different Vet?
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I am very worried he may loose his vision if this continues!!
Is my dog suffering needlessly, because my Vet is not capable of helping him???
Yes, it's reasonable to ask for a referral to a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist, or to an internal medicine specialist if he is also unwell. Swollen eyelids with pustules in both eyes, discharge, light sensitivity and lethargy that haven't responded to a month of treatment point to a deeper problem.
Possible causes include a severe eyelid infection or immune-related inflammation of the eyelids, which sometimes needs a sample (culture or biopsy) to guide treatment. Light sensitivity can also mean the cornea or the inside of the eye is involved. Bring a list of every medication he's had so the specialist can plan the next step.
See dog eye infections for more on eye problems that need specialist care.
This is general information, not a diagnosis. Please follow your own vet's advice.
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