Lani
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So it took a lot of following my gut, research and advocating on Lucky's behalf. Not to mention visits to our vet, an ophthalmologist, neurologist (with MRI) and dermatologist (with video otoscopy), but we finally have a diagnosis for the cause of Lucky's severe dry eye: PSOM.
The PSOM in his left ear is causing pressure on his 7th cranial nerve, resulting in Horner's Syndrome (which is apparently similar to Bell's Palsy in people). The Horner's Syndrome is the cause of Lucky's dry ear and drooling.
His Myringotomy is scheduled for Tuesday. I hate to have him have to go under anesthesia with his heart murmur but it is only grade 3 and I trust our dermatologist 100%. She'll do the myringotomy after consulting with our cardiologist.
I am so excited for Lucky that his silent pain will finally get some relief. I can't wait to see him not in pain. :*nana:
And the best news: His dry eye will most likely be cured when the inflammation in his ear goes down.
Please think good thoughts for him next week. :thnx:
So it took a lot of following my gut, research and advocating on Lucky's behalf. Not to mention visits to our vet, an ophthalmologist, neurologist (with MRI) and dermatologist (with video otoscopy), but we finally have a diagnosis for the cause of Lucky's severe dry eye: PSOM.
The PSOM in his left ear is causing pressure on his 7th cranial nerve, resulting in Horner's Syndrome (which is apparently similar to Bell's Palsy in people). The Horner's Syndrome is the cause of Lucky's dry ear and drooling.
His Myringotomy is scheduled for Tuesday. I hate to have him have to go under anesthesia with his heart murmur but it is only grade 3 and I trust our dermatologist 100%. She'll do the myringotomy after consulting with our cardiologist.
I am so excited for Lucky that his silent pain will finally get some relief. I can't wait to see him not in pain. :*nana:
And the best news: His dry eye will most likely be cured when the inflammation in his ear goes down.
Please think good thoughts for him next week. :thnx: