Requesting empathy from fellow pet-owners (or anyone, actually)

[Rachel Rugelach]

My little dog is scheduled for cataract surgery (both eyes) on Tuesday morning, March 5th. For those who pray, could you please say a little prayer for him? For those who don't pray, warm thoughts are appreciated. He's my baby, and I'm worried.

Many thanks!

P.S. Anyone inclined to post a funny caption to either of the two pictures below of my dog, will certainly cheer me up! (A friend did the artwork awhile back.)

 

[sun rise]

May the surgery be 100% successful.

 

[Eddi]

I pray for your little doggy!

Can I ask, how old is he?

 

[Debater Slayer]

Best wishes for your little buddy to have a successful surgery and smooth recovery, my friend.

 

[Rachel Rugelach]

I pray for your little doggy!

Can I ask, how old is he?

I'm not exactly sure how old he is. They think he was about two or three years old when I adopted him from the animal shelter, and I've had him six years now. So I guess that makes him 8 or 9 years old. But he's still very lively, like a puppy. Because he's a small breed, he has a longer anticipated life-span than the larger breed dogs. He's a shih tzu, and their life-span can range up to 16 years or more. The surgery is expensive, but I'm having it done for him because I want him to be able to see clearly again and have the second half of his life to be as good as it can be. He has certainly given a lot to me, and made my life good. He's my buddy.

To everyone here -- thank you for your prayers and well-wishes! Gratefully appreciated!

 

[ChristineM]

My little dog is scheduled for cataract surgery (both eyes) on Tuesday morning, March 5th. For those who pray, could you please say a little prayer for him? For those who don't pray, warm thoughts are appreciated. He's my baby, and I'm worried.

Many thanks!

P.S. Anyone inclined to post a funny caption to either of the two pictures below of my dog, will certainly cheer me up! (A friend did the artwork awhile back.)

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What a cutie.
Cataract surgery is really very simple and safe so there really is no need to worry.
I had one eye done a couple of years ago, local anesthesic, 10 minutes op, and awake the whole time, no pain. I would think though that with a dog they will use a general anesthesic because you have to be very still.
And just think, after the op he'll be able to see his mom as well as he used to.

 

[Subduction Zone]

What a cutie! I am sure he will pull through with flying colors.

By the way, shih tzu translated into English is "floor mop".

 

[VoidCat]

My grandma had a dog with cataracts. Got surgery it was successful. If your dog is already an anxious type they may get worse regarding anxiety after the surgery. It's got to be nervewrecking to lose sight then regain it and not know why you lost it in the first place. I'd be anxious too after that. You may find it useful to do what my grandma couldnt and get either treats made for anxiety or anxiety meds if it turns into a long term problem and the dog's anxiety just gets worse and worse. My grandma couldn't cuz of money however so just do what you can.

Edit: the calming antianxiety treats werent enough to treat my grandma's dog so she didn't use them. Couldnt afford meds to help much less behavioral therapy. Some of the more severe cases with anxiety the treats might not be enough. Not saying your dog will get anxiety after surgery just if they already have it it could get worse. Left untreated it could just keep getting worse the anxiety.

 

[SalixIncendium]

I don't pray, but he's in my thoughts.

I've had several dogs that had haws removed that turned out fine.

 

[Dan From Smithville]

My little dog is scheduled for cataract surgery (both eyes) on Tuesday morning, March 5th. For those who pray, could you please say a little prayer for him? For those who don't pray, warm thoughts are appreciated. He's my baby, and I'm worried.

Many thanks!

P.S. Anyone inclined to post a funny caption to either of the two pictures below of my dog, will certainly cheer me up! (A friend did the artwork awhile back.)

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Prayers and warm thoughts for your cute little friend.

 

[rocala]

Prayer and warm thoughts done Rachel.

 

[☆Dreamwind☆]

Warm thoughts for you n your little buddy.

 

[Saved by grace 2]

My little dog is scheduled for cataract surgery (both eyes) on Tuesday morning, March 5th. For those who pray, could you please say a little prayer for him? For those who don't pray, warm thoughts are appreciated. He's my baby, and I'm worried.

Many thanks!

P.S. Anyone inclined to post a funny caption to either of the two pictures below of my dog, will certainly cheer me up! (A friend did the artwork awhile back.)

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Praying for Him, for a full recovery

 

[lewisnotmiller]

My little dog is scheduled for cataract surgery (both eyes) on Tuesday morning, March 5th. For those who pray, could you please say a little prayer for him? For those who don't pray, warm thoughts are appreciated. He's my baby, and I'm worried.

Many thanks!

P.S. Anyone inclined to post a funny caption to either of the two pictures below of my dog, will certainly cheer me up! (A friend did the artwork awhile back.)

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My thoughts are with you and your cute little furry friend.
Couldn't think of a caption, but do you know why dog's are such bad salsa dancers?

Spoiler

They have 2 left feet

(We had to have our old boy put down a little over a week ago. He was 17 and wasn't comfortable anymore. I know what it's like to have a four-legged family extension!!)

 

[Secret Chief]

 

[VoidCat]

How's he doing?

 

[beenherebeforeagain]

My little dog is scheduled for cataract surgery (both eyes) on Tuesday morning, March 5th. For those who pray, could you please say a little prayer for him? For those who don't pray, warm thoughts are appreciated. He's my baby, and I'm worried.

Many thanks!

P.S. Anyone inclined to post a funny caption to either of the two pictures below of my dog, will certainly cheer me up! (A friend did the artwork awhile back.)

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"I think it makes me look fat..."

 

[Rachel Rugelach]

How's he doing?

My boy came through his surgery great! The milkiness is all gone from his eyes and his eyes are clear again -- although a bit swollen and he's squinting a bit right now. But he's not blind now! Woo-hoo!

They had to shave around his eyes for the surgery. I think it makes him look like Hit Monkey.

 

[☆Dreamwind☆]

Aww I'm glad to hear it went well for your little cutiepie

 

[Quagmire]

My boy came through his surgery great! The milkiness is all gone from his eyes and his eyes are clear again -- although a bit swollen and he's squinting a bit right now. But he's not blind now! Woo-hoo!

They had to shave around his eyes for the surgery. I think it makes him look like Hit Monkey.

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Glad things went well Rachel.