View Full Version : what a day buster has ruptured his eye
tilly
11-06-2008, 07:05 PM
Went to give buster his breakfast this morning about 10.30am and when I went to give him his inhaler I noticed that his right eye wasn't open and was leaking a lot of clear fluid. I had a very quick look well as much a look as I could considering it obviously hurt him a lot and it look nasty so i rang my vet and* asked to take him straight over as an emergency. We got the about 5 minutes later and we went in to see the vet and she confirmed that he had ruptured his eye :shock: :shock: :shock: and would need surgery to fix it. Which would have to be done at a specialist so she rang the specialist to get me an appointment ASAP and they said bring him straight down so I drove to get his medicne first for his ashma and the set off as fast as I dared to solihul to the vet.We got there and saw the vet and she* examined him thouroughly and said that both his eye were damaged as they both had ulcers on them. She said that he would have to have a repair done to fix the rupture and that it would be done today. And she would check the left eye to make sure it wasn't going to rupture as well.Just got off the phone and he came through the OP Ok but his good eye was worse than first thought it has been cleaned and he has got a sort of contact lense thing on it to make i more comfortable for him and to help the healing.His bad eye was also fixed by taking some of the white out of the good eye and patching the hole. Now it is up two him as to whether his sight can be saved. She think it could be due to herpes or his immune system fighting the eye. But it is a vyer rare problem that the vet has only seen twice in her whole career. Not that that helps me much.Sorry it is a bit jumbled but I am in shock and it is very hard to explain the problem clearly when typing. Please send him healing vibes as he needs them so he can keep his eyes and his sight.thanksSally
charliebubs
11-06-2008, 07:11 PM
Oh Sally, what a shock for you. Poor Buster :(
At least you noticed it quickly and were able to get straight to the specialist for the op. I'm sending loads of healing vibes to Buster and lots of love and hugs to you both. It sounds like quite an ordeal for the poor fella.
Please keep us posted with his progess.
xx
Oh Sally, I'm so sorry to be reading this about Buster....what a shock you must have had. Thank goodness you could get him to the Specialist quickly and he could do the op immediately.
Loads of healing vibes being sent to Buster, I hope his sight will be alright, big hugs to you also (I think you need them after all that!).
Please keep us posted with any news..
alexgirl73
11-06-2008, 07:58 PM
Sally shed loads of (((((hugs)))))) and healing vibes coming from me. What a shock for you both. Everything crossed for poor old Buster xx
What an awful thing to have happened! No wonder you're still in shock. Poor Buster, hoping and praying everthing will be all right. A blessing that you managed to get him to the specialist immediately and the repair done so quickly.
Every possible strong thought to poor Buster and to you too. What fabulous quick thinking on your part though . . . well done. I hope Buster's strong enough to fight this and regain use of both his eyes. Lots of love to you both.
babycakes
11-06-2008, 08:15 PM
Dear me I have never heard of that before poor Buster. Good job that you are so on the ball Tilly. Hope he recovers well please keep us informed X Big healing hugs coming his way
angieh
11-06-2008, 09:00 PM
Poor Buster. Lots of healing vibes winging their way to him and to you too Sally - what a shock. Merlin sends purrrrrrs. xxx
pinklizzy
11-06-2008, 09:29 PM
Poor Buster! and poor you! Sending lots of get well wishes and hugs. xxx
dandysmom
11-06-2008, 09:32 PM
How awful for you both, Sally! Healing vibes and lots of hugs coming by the boatload; do keep us posted on his condition.
Good Lord what a terrible shock for you, well done for asking so fast. Good wishes been sent your way.
I now how you feel. Tate's had nearly ruptured but luckily I got him seen before it got to that stage as he has had trouble with his eyes in the past. The trouble with ulcers is that in the early stages they can't always be seen by the naked eye and so by the time the ulcer can be seen it is usually bad. They can be caused by a scratch from another cat or something as simple as a whisker curling over into the eye and irritating it. I cut Tate's whiskers now because his curl over.
Best wishes to you and a big cat lick from Tate for Buster.
Poor Buster and poor you. All positive thoughts coming your way for a good recovery. xx
tilly
11-06-2008, 10:36 PM
thanks so much for your support I will get an update at 8.30am tomorrow so will be on in the mornign to update you Tilly
give him a big hug from us all here.
jane
Well done Sally for acting so promptly. Everything crossed here for Buster. Do let us know as soon as you can how he is {{{hugs}}} x
How's Buster doing Sally?
tilly
12-06-2008, 10:43 AM
He made it through the night. The lense stayed on his left eye and his graft is still looking go. He is on antibiotics to insure that it doesn't get infected, anti heropes treamtment as well and eye drops to keep his eyes wet. They have also checked out his medication for his ashma and none of that has eye problems listed on it.
He is staying until tomorrow at least and they will call in the morning to let me know how it is going.
Poor tilly looks a bit lost without him but I am giving her loads of hugs and letting her sleep in the room with me until he gets back so I can keep her company
thanks for you support
Sally
It's sounding promising Sally, fingers crossed his recovery continues so well
Poor buster, I hope all is ok with him soon xx
I hope everything continues to go well with Buster, Sally ....extra cuddles being sent to Tilly who is feeling lost without him...:D
angieh
12-06-2008, 12:47 PM
Merlin and I are sending vibes for Buster's recovery. Hugs to you and Tilly too.
dandysmom
12-06-2008, 04:17 PM
Encouraging report! Yes, hugs all around ......
HappyKatz
12-06-2008, 04:24 PM
Hope Buster keeps getting better & better!
Many vibes for his sweet little kitty eyes to heal quickly :cat3
webblies
13-06-2008, 05:20 PM
Went to give buster his breakfast this morning about 10.30am and when I went to give him his inhaler I noticed that his right eye wasn't open and was leaking a lot of clear fluid. I had a very quick look well as much a look as I could considering it obviously hurt him a lot and it look nasty so i rang my vet and* asked to take him straight over as an emergency. We got the about 5 minutes later and we went in to see the vet and she confirmed that he had ruptured his eye :shock: :shock: :shock: and would need surgery to fix it. Which would have to be done at a specialist so she rang the specialist to get me an appointment ASAP and they said bring him straight down so I drove to get his medicne first for his ashma and the set off as fast as I dared to solihul to the vet.We got there and saw the vet and she* examined him thouroughly and said that both his eye were damaged as they both had ulcers on them. She said that he would have to have a repair done to fix the rupture and that it would be done today. And she would check the left eye to make sure it wasn't going to rupture as well.Just got off the phone and he came through the OP Ok but his good eye was worse than first thought it has been cleaned and he has got a sort of contact lense thing on it to make i more comfortable for him and to help the healing.His bad eye was also fixed by taking some of the white out of the good eye and patching the hole. Now it is up two him as to whether his sight can be saved. She think it could be due to herpes or his immune system fighting the eye. But it is a vyer rare problem that the vet has only seen twice in her whole career. Not that that helps me much.Sorry it is a bit jumbled but I am in shock and it is very hard to explain the problem clearly when typing. Please send him healing vibes as he needs them so he can keep his eyes and his sight.thanksSally
Sending masses and masses of healing vibes for Buster.
Keep us posted.
Gx
tilly
13-06-2008, 07:19 PM
Hi buster hasn't improved to day so will be kept in over the weekend as they don't know what has caused his eyes to become damaged yet but are running more test and trying some different and added medication to try and prevent his eyes getting worse. The good news is the gratf on the rupture is still looking good it is just the ulcers things that haven't improved adn they might rupture again if they can't prevent them or make them better. He is well in himslef and eating and looking very chilled out.
Tilly was checked today to make sure that she hasn't got the problem as well and she is fine which is good.
Hope he gets better soon thank you all very much for your healing vibes and hugs I am sure they will work soon and he will be better soon but keep the comign if you can.
I will know more tomorrow and will keep you updated.
Sally and Tilly who says thanks you for her hugs and send a hug to everyone.
Poor Buster, fingers crossed there will be signs of improvement tomorrow Sally.....
dandysmom
13-06-2008, 07:52 PM
I'm sorry he has to stay away for the weekend but he's in the best place and they're taking good care of him. I do hope he continues to improve, Sally; vibes still coming.....
I'll continue with positive thoughts Sally. It would be good if they were able to get to the bottom of what is causing this problem . . . . have you done any internet searches for similar cases to Buster's?
tilly
13-06-2008, 09:59 PM
I am not sure what he has got neither are the vets as he is such a rare case they haven't seen it before.
Sally
angieh
13-06-2008, 11:38 PM
I'm still sending vibes for Buster and ***HUGS*** for you and Tilly. Merlin sends purrrrrs. Have you got a picture of Buster handy to help with focussing the vibes?
tilly
16-06-2008, 03:11 PM
*** He's home*** :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D
touch wood he might have some sight. He seems to be getting around OK but we have just got back so will keep you up dated. He is on tons of meds though. But thy seem to have done the trick. 75% of his epitherials have repaired them selves and he should be OK but I am keeping my fingers crossed just in case.
I am so happy to have him back with me I could cry.
thanks for the healing vibes keep them coming as we still have a long way to go.
thanks again
Sally
:smt026:smt026:smt026 So pleased Buster is back home again!!
Great that he still has some sight too :D
Healing vibes are still on their way non stop!;):D
Fingers crossed that all continues well, you must be absolutely delighted with his progress so far!
dandysmom
16-06-2008, 09:18 PM
Very good news!!! Vibes still coming, and hugs too!
angieh
16-06-2008, 09:21 PM
Such good news. Good for Buster! Healing vibes still winging their way to you.
smudgley
16-06-2008, 09:46 PM
So pleased Buster is home. :cool:
webblies
17-06-2008, 05:04 PM
Brilliant.
Very pleased for you both.
Gx
What good news. Give Buster a big hug from me.
tilly
20-06-2008, 08:33 AM
buster is off for hs check up today so I will let you know how it goes.
He seems to be doing well as far as I can tell.
Sally
Good luck to Buster!:D
Awaiting your news Sally..:D
angieh
20-06-2008, 03:25 PM
Do hope all goes well Sally. Fingers crossed for Buster.
dandysmom
20-06-2008, 04:14 PM
Finger and paws crossed for good news....
tilly
23-06-2008, 07:17 PM
The check up went well but there is still alot of damage in his eye. But it seems to be improving.
He had to go to the vet today because he was pulling the fur off his back legs. The vet confirmed what I thought which was it is stress from having to have 3 sorts of eye drops 3 time a day and his inhaler 2 a day he is fed up of being poked about but it is nessicary to restore and preserve his sight so he is on diazepam for tonight and might start some happy juice tomorrow. It won't be long term just until he is on less drops for his eyes. The pill don't bother him as he eats the happily in his food so it doesn't stress him to give him the diazepam as it is a tablet. It is all the other stuff he hates. But hopefully we can stop them all soon and he can see. But until then he will be on the de stress meds. I just wish nI could explain why I am doing all this to him but saly I can't I can olny listen to him adn try and make it as pleasent as possible.
At least due to his rare condition his eyes don't cause him pain.
Will update you on how he is getting on He has another check up on friday at 1.30pm
please keep the good and chilled out vibes coming. I hope to be on the board more soon when thing have calmed down around here.
thansk for the support
Sally
Sasadams
23-06-2008, 08:02 PM
Sending Buster lots of healing vibes!!
x
angieh
23-06-2008, 08:14 PM
Hang on in there Buster, there's a love. Try to keep calm for your mummy. ((((HUGS))))
Poor Buster, no wonder he is stressed with having all those treatments for his eyes...plus the inhaler:(..... the doesn't understand it's for his own good either..:(
Hopefully every day will be a day less to go with the meds......... stay strong Buster!:)
angieh
23-06-2008, 10:06 PM
Sally - I am very curious - how do you get a cat to take an inhaler? I have to use them myself and can't imagine how you'd get Buster to take a deep breath in at the right moment..... ....
tilly
23-06-2008, 10:14 PM
he has a mask that goes over his face see the below link for what he uses its the areo cat one
http://plaza.ufl.edu/johnsonn/MDI.htm
here is a pic of how to it http://www.winnfelinehealth.org/pages/feline_asthma_web.pdf
hope that helps he is usually good with it it is just to much with everything else as well.
SAlly
angieh
23-06-2008, 10:26 PM
Thanks Sally - I find the whole thing amazing! So glad Buster is being able to be medicated for his asthma. It must be stressful for him, but less so that not being able to breathe freely. I do appreciate his problem and sympathise with both him and you. Stress can make the breathing worse too, so the tranq is probably a good idea.
tilly
01-07-2008, 11:22 PM
Not so good he is still pulling his fur out and the diazepam didn't help so he is rapidly going bald on his back legs and lower tummy. Am off to the vets tomorrow so wil up date more then
Sally
Oh dear, I'm sorry to hear that..:(
Hope the vet will be able to help him tomorrow..
Hope the vet can do something for him....
Best wishes to Buster and you Sally. Tate says 'Tell Buster I know how you feel, mate'. ;)
tilly
02-07-2008, 11:33 AM
I don't know if I am doing the right thing as he is so stressed and won't stop pull his fur out. He is getting sore patches and I am in tears as I don't know what to do for the best. The vet is going to ring me back soon to see if she has any suggestions.
Will let you know how it goes and what the specialist says
please send soothing vibes as he need to chill out.
Sally
Poor Buster, I hope the vet will come up with something to help him.... :(
Calming and soothing vibes on their way to him....... x
tilly
02-07-2008, 12:10 PM
He is going to stay with my lvets tonight so they can observe him to se why he is pulling his fur out. I am taking him after he goes to the specialist. Sally
Hopefully the vet will be able observe him and come up with a reason as to why this is happening...:?
angieh
02-07-2008, 01:04 PM
I am very sorry to hear about Buster. Hope the vet comes up with a remedy - healing vibes being sent to him and ((((HUGS)))) to you Sally.
Poor love. It must be awful for him and really upsetting for you too. I do hope the vet is able to help him out as it sounds very distressing :(
dandysmom
02-07-2008, 04:10 PM
So sorry to hear this; distressing! Calming vibes coming, Sally .....
tilly
02-07-2008, 04:58 PM
Thank he has been dropped off there adn ill proably stay until they can break his over grooming cycle. On brighter note his eyes are looking much better and are nearly healed all the ulcoers have gone and we just have to make sure the graft dosen't heal to well adn take over his right eye but other wise eveyrthing is Ok with his eyes.
Thank for all your support
Sally
Well if his eyes are healing that's one problem that can gradually be removed from the equation. Hopefully once he's feeling better the stress issues might resolve themselves.
Jsut as a thought, have you considered homeopathic stress relief?
webblies
05-07-2008, 12:17 PM
Thank he has been dropped off there adn ill proably stay until they can break his over grooming cycle. On brighter note his eyes are looking much better and are nearly healed all the ulcoers have gone and we just have to make sure the graft dosen't heal to well adn take over his right eye but other wise eveyrthing is Ok with his eyes.
Thank for all your support
Sally
Hi
Good news about the eye.
Sorry to hear that Buster is over grooming tho.
I know it sounds simplistic but might a post op collar help ?So he can't groom. I realise it's mainly stress related but I guess that the bits he has groomed and made sore will start to heal and itch and then he will groom again, and so on.
Just a thought.
Sending lots of healing calming vibes.
Gx
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