Clifford is blind (hopefully temporary)

[Clifford the big dog]

Sending good thoughts your way.
Was it an ophthalmologist he was refereed to?

Yes, it is Dr Zigler at the Emergency Vet hospital in Oakville. I really liked him. He was good with Clifford, explained all the possibilities, side effects of meds, etc, without talking down to me, but took the time to make sure all my questions were answered too. The girl at the front desk even told me to get the antibiotic at my own pharmacy, that it would be cheaper there. We go back next Thursday unless we need to sooner.

 

[Pipelineozzy]

Has he been anywhere he could be exposed to blastomycosis?

 

[Charlie'sMom]

I have my fingers crossed that this is only temporary, and that you can find the cause of his blindness.

 

[CMDRTED]

Wow, just saw this, I hope Clifford gets better soon, please keep us updated. We will be praying for him. Paws crossed here too!

 

[Erika]

Hows Clifford today????

 

[jacqueline]

poor clifford , i really pray that this is only temporary , i am keeping clifford and you in my thoughts and prayers ,
jacqui,x

 

[rayt]

Sending our good thoughts and fingers and paws crossed that this is just temporary and nothing serious.

 

[padkins]

:hugs: Sending hugs, prayers, and healing wishes. Please keep us updated. :hugs:

 

[BoundlessNewfs]

Our prayers are with you and Clifford! Hope it is not a symptom of something else, and that he gets his sight back.

 

[Rhonda]

That is very scarey, sending good thoughts his way, keep us posted.

 

[KodysGrandma]

Did they do a electro-retinogram? Did this come on very suddely (seemed like it did)?

 

[YorkvilleNewfie]

Oh no, poor Clifford and poor you...sending good juju to the two of you for a definative diagnosis and curative treatment.

 

[Cascadians]

Praying Clifford gets all his sight back quickly and the vets are able to determine the cause and prevent it from ever happening again. Please let us know how things go! Man there's been lots of sudden health issues popping up for ppl's Newfs.

 

[TerriW]

I saw your update in your original post that he is now tracking things with his eyes. YAY! Let's hope it's reversable or that at least they caught it early.

 

[NewfieMama]

So glad to see there is improvement! How scary!

 

[R Taft]

UPDATE-
This morning Clifford is able to follow objects with his eyes. He still has trouble taking them so not all back. Good to see such a big improvement. I didn't know if he would get any of his sight back ever.
Thanks again everyone for your well wishes and advice.

I am so glad he has improved :hugs; :hugs: for you both and praying for a good recovery Ronnie

 

[dumainedogs]

So glad to hear he's showing signs of improvement... keep it up Clifford!

 

[Erika]

hugs to sweet Clifford

 

[Diana]

Hope Clifford is ok - hugs and prayers from here.

 

[Blacknewfs]

Glad to hear he has shown improvement!!!!! As a mom of a blind Newf, I know they do cope very well, but I have my fingers crossed for a full recovery.