Wimsey has SARD's
We had some really bad news this week. Many of you know that Wimsey has been having trouble seeing and has been really thirsty and just acting weird lately. We took him to a vet last week and he ruled out diabetes and other diseases. He referred us to a Dog Ophthalmologist (I didn't even know they existed). So I took Wimsey in yesterday and he has been diagnosed with Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration (SARD).
The ophthalmologist said he will lose his remaining sight in the next 45 to 60 days. Needless to say, I am having a much harder time with this than the Wimsey is. Sometimes blindness is the only symptom of this hormone caused disease, but he may develop further symptoms. It can even develop into Cushing's disease which can be really bad for the dog.
Anyway, right now, he is not in pain. We are just trying to learn how to adjust things so he doesn't injure himself. He has stopped running into most things in the house, but he is afraid to leave on his leash - which used to be his favorite thing to do. So - pray for me. I hate to see him like this.
The ophthalmologist said he will lose his remaining sight in the next 45 to 60 days. Needless to say, I am having a much harder time with this than the Wimsey is. Sometimes blindness is the only symptom of this hormone caused disease, but he may develop further symptoms. It can even develop into Cushing's disease which can be really bad for the dog.
Anyway, right now, he is not in pain. We are just trying to learn how to adjust things so he doesn't injure himself. He has stopped running into most things in the house, but he is afraid to leave on his leash - which used to be his favorite thing to do. So - pray for me. I hate to see him like this.
posted by Shandra at
3:35 PM
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Anonymous, at 3:28 PM
Oh my,
Dear Shandra, I am so upset to hear what is going on with Whimsey. And yes, I agree with you that it is so much harder on you than it will be on Whimsey. You know that "Boogie" has a hard time seeing too. Edress and I are taking turns going at lunch while Sandi is in Guatamala. She (Boogie) is just so precious. It will be so hard for Sandi to lose her.
I love checking out your blogs. Tell Sean I said HI and give Whimsey a big hug and a treat just from me.
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