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[arf2184]

A while back a dark spot appeared on Meg's left eye. Didn't appear to bother her, but we had the vet look at it. I had done some research before hand and was hoping they'd tell me it was just a uveal cyst (hollow, harmless, and might pop and go away on its own). Our usual vet wasn't sure because the spot is quite dark so sent us to the Animal Eye Clinic at the WSU Specialty Teaching Clinic.

We had our appointment today. After careful examination, they determined it is not a cyst. Good news is its also not a melanoma and does not appear to have any significant depth to it (not altering the shape of the eye). They called it a freckle. I didn't know you could get get freckles on you eye, but apparently so. Because its somewhat large and very dark, the vet wants to keep a close eye on it to make sure it doesn't become a melanoma. So we go back in 3-4 months.

The vet also suggested that sunlight could contribute to more freckles in the eye and possible an increased chance of developing a melanoma. She suggested Meg wear shaded UV protectant doggles while out for extended periods in bright sunlight. Hmmm...not sure how well that would work out.

I HAD noticed that Meg seems to squint a lot in the sun...much more so than Bear. I looks like Doggles aren't terribly expensive, but I just don't know if she'll actually wear them.

Has anyone ever tried them? Has anyone ever put Doggles on a dog and not had them immediately remove them? Are dogs able to run and see fairly normally out of them? Should I even bother?

[WWBC]

There is a young man in the Southeast who has a very nice BC that has pannus, when it is a sunny day the dog wears doggles to protect her eyes. The dog seems unfazed by them and works normally. I'm sure there would be an adjustment period, at least in the beginning, for the dog, but it sure might be worth the try.

[arf2184]

On another note, I was EXTREMELY impressed with how well Meg handled being at a new place with a new vet and technician. She was uncomfortable, but she held very still for them, even while they shined lights in her eye, stuck test paper in her eye, put in drops of stain, and did all sorts of things that would make me squirm. Everyone in the office was thrilled with her and how well she behaved. While we were there, five bug-eyed little dogs also came through (different owners, three the same breed...all prone to the same eye problems) and none behaved as Meg who lay cross-pawed and fairly relaxed at my feet in the waiting room intently watching everything.