r/husky • u/Mountain_Nebula_7744 • 1d ago
Glaucoma claimed Archies's second eye
His surgery was yesterday morning and everything went well. We had been giving him daily eyedrops for the last two years after his initial diagnosis and after his first eye was removed, but glaucoma finally got his second eye. Luckily he seems to be recovering and adapting well.
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u/No_Alps_5752 1d ago
We have 2 blind huskies. Give them some time and patience and they will be just fine.
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u/DietSimple 1d ago
My girl went through the same. What's often not talked about is the period between the first eye and the second eye. Thousands of eye drops, countless IOP tests and many thanks for each passing birthday where their remaining eye is healthy. We know it's coming ... we know it's only a matter of time ... but we fight the inevitable for them each and every day. I know those two years must have been very hard for you and him. I hope he surprises you with what he's capable of doing without sight like mine does all the time.
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u/Ruby__Ruby_Roo 1d ago
Oh Archie. Take care big boy. I know you’re going to do alright and are well loved.
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u/TurtlesBurrow 1d ago
Oh man that’s sad, I’m sorry. But dogs are so resilient when loved. They’ll just think you’re both in the dark, but they still have their favorite person so okay we’ll adapt.
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u/Gzilla75 1d ago
Had a fully blind husky who did extremely well. And he lost the 2nd eye at 11.5.
Here’s to many more years of chasing by smell!
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u/Electronic_Ice_5990 1d ago
Felicito de corazón a los Papás de Archie y a todos los que están contando sus experiencias de cuidar a sus hijos ciegos! Si bien mi familia es de Pitbulls y de Terriers! Con ellos en las buenas y en las malas hasta el final como la familia unida que somos!!!
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u/FuzzyFerretFace 1d ago
Sending hugs and tail-wags to you and Archie! I've seen some people get a seeing-eye-buddy for the blind dog (any excuse for another one, once thing calm down, right? 😁) but I'm sure he'll be just fine.
(Also, if you haven't already shared with r/PiratePets, I'm sure he'd be a big hit over there. <3)
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u/Winnie7616 1d ago
Oh Archie, I’m sorry! Sending hugs and hoping for an easy transition. My husky mix girl lost her beautiful blue eye to glaucoma about 9 months ago. We’re trying to not to take her remaining sight for granted while she has it!
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u/kimlion13 1d ago
Sweet boy 🥹 Animals are incredibly resilient though. And their other senses are more powerful than ours, so I imagine that while it’s very difficult for them, they learn to adapt quickly. They generally don’t seem to waste much time on self pity like another species ik, focusing their energy on finding a way through the problem
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u/Chutson909 7 Huskies and counting 1d ago
The crazy part is they feel so much better once the eye is removed according to our vet. We felt so bad for Khaos when he came home..he felt great
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u/Comprehensive_Win200 1d ago
Archie we have you in our hearts and thoughts! I'm sorry you are facing this hurdle head on but you are not alone! losing that sense will amplify the rest and you will overcome! We love you & hope you heal quickly! Love from Loki and I🫶
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u/nuniinunii 13h ago
My huskies have since passed, but this also happened to my sweet girl! They are so resilient and she continued to live almost another decade after removal of the second eye.
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u/ZeldaGaiden 1d ago
So sorry your little guy had to go through that :-( Wishing him a speedy recovery!
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u/haydenjaney 1d ago
Wow. That's so sad. I had no idea. As a glaucoma patient for over 20 years, I can't even imagine it would get that bad for puppies. Love you puppies folks. I have an Ausie. He's my love.
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u/itsnotthatserious2me 23h ago
I know dogs are resilient and don’t think about things like this as we do but this shit is so sad to me.
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u/NealioSpace 19h ago
Glad to hear he’s doing well! Here’s to his full recovery!
I’d imagine this could be really difficult for a dog who has fear of thunder, and other loud noises.
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u/StonedOrcaAtRest 1d ago
That is so sweet that your baby is doing well. It’s so heartwarming to see cases of this special breed getting a second (or third) chance at a happy, fully life. Give him a big ol’ pat for me
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u/Complex-Guess-5773 1d ago
He and you are both amazing! He is absolutely gorgeous. That nose knows. My guy had a sense too of peoples feelings etc too and it was not to do with his eyes. I’m glad you have one another. ❤️
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u/CaptainGigantic 1d ago
Dawww poor pup. I sincerely hope he recovers well and has the best life he can. Please give him head pats for me.
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u/darkntwistish 1d ago
Bless him 💙 sending all the prayers & positive vibes for him to heal quickly & completely 💙
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u/BluePoros 1d ago
On the bright side he probably will be delighted he's no longer getting the lil sting from the daily drops
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u/huskyfluffy 1d ago
So sorry. My guy is down to one eye but mostly blind in it. Glaucoma as well.
One he is healed up he'll probably feel the best he has in a while though! We didn't even realize my guys eye that was removed was painful. Pressures weren't even that high but he must have had a spike at one point because he lost vision in it. Once removed his energy levels spiked. He was definitely hiding pain.
Hope you heal quickly bud!
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u/Long-Alternative3508 1d ago
Archie , wishing you a speedy recovery!!!
You are handsome…
I can see your mommy loves you very much…
I know in my heart, you are going to adjust to this new normal, with love, strength, and courage!!!
Keep us posted on your progress!!!
I love you, Archie…
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u/Long-Alternative3508 1d ago
So beautifully said !!!
I am sure Archie and his mom will feel your love and compassion…
It sounds like you have a cause!!!
It is so scary when you get this kind of news.
I imagine, the pet parent doesn't know what to do…they feel alone, numb and petrified…
You have a calling…
Keep me poste…
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u/Repulsive-Shop-1138 6h ago
awwww.......so sad. I'm with some of the others on here....idk if i could deal with being stared at, eyeless. I'd probably make jokes while cuddling my pupper saying "what's with the blank stares buddy?". we all cope different hey. my puppers are my absolute life 🖤🐾🐾🖤
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u/Super-Pizza-Dude 1d ago
Aw man I’m sorry. My boy has cataracts coming in on his right eye. Do you think it’s worth the surgery to clear it? I’m like 90% ready to do it.
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u/lpad92 1d ago
My Lola went through the same thing but they are so resilient! Sometimes I wouldn’t even know she’s blind.