Looking after your dog after Intraocular Surgery

The following information sheet is a guide only as each case varies and we will advise if your dog requires different care.

What to look for......
Pls monitor your dog's eye for any sign of

1. Mucky Discharge

2. Squinting

3. Redness

4. Cloudiness

It is normal to have slight redness at the top of the eye (in the white) after surgery. There is often also some cloudiness at the top of the cornea, adjacent to the sutures. This redness and cloudiness is usually reduced with the cortisone drops (Maxidex or Prednefrin Forte).

Strict Rest!
Strict Rest is necessary for the first 7-10 days post surgery, pls keep your dog inside if possible.

- Try to stop or minimise barking

- Lead walking for toileting only

- Do not allow pulling on a lead as this increases the pressure to {PATSEX 4} head, use a harness if possible

- Ball games are not allowed or any other toys that causes encourage head shaking for approximately 6 weeks post surgery

- After 7-10 days gentle lead walking is allowed. Ensure that your dog does not get over excited, if necessary walk along quiet streets etc.

- After 4-6 weeks off-lead exercise is allowed

Bathing
It is fine to bath your dog two weeks after surgery. Avoid getting shampoo in the eye.

Elizabethan Collar
Is in place for your dog's own protection and must left on at all times for 7 days.
Try to keep the collar clean at all times. Check for skin irritation under the E collar. Elevating food and water bowls (i.e. on a step) may make it easier for your dog to eat.

Post Operative Checks
Post Op checks are due to 7, 14 and 28 days after the surgery.