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Post by starlingqueen on Sept 21, 2016 15:57:58 GMT
We have decided to get Teddys cataracts removed. He struggles so much with the blindness that we feel he will be so much happier if he could see again. It's a very costly op but we feel he is so fit and healthy he could go on for a few more years yet. He has a strong heart and lungs and if the struggle he put up just having his claws clipped is anything to go by he's as strong as an ox. The vet was even impressed by his strength. We have to wait for the specialist vet to contact us before we have the final verdict on if he's suitable and fit enough but our vet said it looks promising.
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Post by OP on Sept 21, 2016 16:14:31 GMT
What a wonderful thing it is you do. He would be so surprised to be able to see again. Fingers crossed that you can make it happen.
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Post by jellybean on Sept 21, 2016 17:09:08 GMT
What a gift to give him. Fingers crossed you get the green light starlingqueen. |
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Post by Hezz on Sept 22, 2016 0:32:34 GMT
Good luck; fingers crossed.
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Post by skysmum on Sept 22, 2016 13:45:08 GMT
Brilliant for Teddy, bless him, a new lease of life  . Tilly has the start of it and when i have to i will have her's done, if she is well enough of course |
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Post by starlingqueen on Sept 22, 2016 14:16:22 GMT
Brilliant for Teddy, bless him, a new lease of life . Tilly has the start of it and when i have to i will have her's done, if she is well enough of course It's the diabetes that has sped up the process. It will cost the best part of 4 grand but he could have another 4 or 5 years yet and he's so worth it. He has been a wonderful dog and even saved my daughter from getting stabbed or goodness knows what else, when a man cornered her in an ally with a knife. Teddy barked so much he ran off so what price can you put on that? Save |
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Post by skysmum on Sept 22, 2016 15:18:04 GMT
OMG, love him for seeing that man off, absolutely worth his weight in gold, and more . |
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Post by starlingqueen on Sept 22, 2016 15:37:27 GMT
We've just had the vet call to book the first consultation. It's the 10th of October and it will cost £147 before we even decide if we want or can go ahead.
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Post by OP on Sept 22, 2016 15:45:24 GMT
Where do they get the prices from. I can understand an operation costing a lot of money, but a consultation.
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Post by starlingqueen on Sept 22, 2016 15:47:38 GMT
The consultation will include a test on his eyes to determine if his eyes are suitable for the procedure. This will mean he will need a sedative.
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Post by OP on Sept 22, 2016 17:50:49 GMT
Ah I understand now. Sorry vets.
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Post by milliej on Sept 22, 2016 22:10:55 GMT
Goodness the things that can be done these days! I do hope all goes well for poor little Teddy although why I say poor I'm not sure, he's got the best of care with you SQ |
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Post by starlingqueen on Sept 22, 2016 22:52:34 GMT
Goodness the things that can be done these days! I do hope all goes well for poor little Teddy although why I say poor I'm not sure, he's got the best of care with you SQ Thank you. We all do what we can for our family and pets are family, if we can afford it we will do it. Save |
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Post by ffiscool on Sept 22, 2016 23:11:32 GMT
Fingers crossed. It will be a new lease of life for him.
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Sept 24, 2016 7:12:53 GMT
I do hope that you are able to give Teddy his sight back, it would be so lovely for him.
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. Tilly has the start of it and when i have to i will have her's done, if she is well enough of course 
