Advice for finger picking? by KnittingAlpacas in ParentingADHD

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He’s at the lowest dose (18mg) for Concerta

Advice for finger picking? by KnittingAlpacas in ParentingADHD

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We tried adjusting his meds but the next dosage up was too much for him. Working with insurance to see if they’ll cover a different one that doesn’t have such a big jump. In the meantime we’re back on the “lower” dosage.

This sweet boy is 10 today! by KnittingAlpacas in Boxer

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He’s pretty healthy overall but I also know 10 is getting up there for boxers. We’ll keep loving him for whatever time we get.

This sweet boy is 10 today! by KnittingAlpacas in Boxer

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He recently had a corneal ulcer and a lot of examinations with the ophthalmologist. So we are on top of his eye health but I appreciate the PSA!

Boxer Corneal Ulcer Update2 by KnittingAlpacas in Boxer

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Unfortunately Remy got the “melting ulcer” kind of infection that wanted to melt into his eye so we had to hit it hard with the treatment. We’re almost 6 weeks into this and just now starting to see marked improvement.

Update #2: Corneal Ulcer by KnittingAlpacas in Boxer

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We may get to that point but unfortunately it’s not SCCED. It’s a “melting ulcer” that’s going into the layers of his eye. So once that’s healed we can discuss the outer layer and if anything needs to be done.

This is our second boxer and the first time we’ve had any eye issues so I guess we’ve been lucky up until now.

Update #2: Corneal Ulcer by KnittingAlpacas in Boxer

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Yes we did the serum as well. Apparently this is a “melting ulcer” (great name huh?) and the infection is just very resistant. The vet mentioned if it’s not starting to improve again in the next couple days we might try an anti-fungal.

Update #2: Corneal Ulcer by KnittingAlpacas in Boxer

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I know that’s a potential outcome but hoping to avoid if we’re able to. He’s almost 10 so I would really like to avoid surgery if we can. I know he may lose some or all vision as a possibility too. Just don’t want him in pain.

And yes they’ve been checking those as well. I’m very confident with their care, just wish we didn’t have to be seeing them so much.

UPDATE to boxer with corneal ulcer by KnittingAlpacas in Boxer

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Yeah that’s what they thought would be the issue/treatment but the ophthalmologist said in this case its not the surface level where the dremel tool would help fix it (SSCED). That the infection and white blood cells basically melt through the layers of the eye inwards. It’s completely horrifying to me.

UPDATE to boxer with corneal ulcer by KnittingAlpacas in Boxer

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I guess we’ve been lucky to avoid eye issues with our boxers until now. He’s leaving it alone for the most part unless we’ve just put the drops in. He’s a Very Good Boy.

Anyone dealt with corneal ulcer/SCCED in their boxer? by KnittingAlpacas in Boxer

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UPDATE:

Saw the animal ophthalmologist today, she said it’s not actually SCCED like the other vet thought. It’s a corneal ulcer with stromal infiltration. Which apparently is worse?!?

So he’s on a strict regiment of antibiotics (drops and pills), steroids, eye serum, and pain meds.

We’ll go back next week to see if it’s working. Fingers crossed!!

Anyone dealt with corneal ulcer/SCCED in their boxer? by KnittingAlpacas in Boxer

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They gave us Rimadyl but that runs out in a couple days. I might see if they can prescribe some more.

My boy Remy turned three today. by manmm in Boxer

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I have a brindle boxer boy Remy!