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[speeddeamon]

Has anyone had any experience with the experimental eye treatment up in canada thats been discussed on here?

[carolh]

Not me.  Mika is doing fine with her one eye.  The article is retrievable somewhere on this forum.  I was considering it.  However, the blasto didn't spread.  Also, that dog died (of blasto, not the treatment). 
Good luck.  Keep us posted.
Carol

[paintubturner]

Found this info for you from a previous post in 2007.  It sounds like the retinas can not be fully detached and the dog still has to have some sight in order for the experimental treatment to possibly work--also dog much be in the early stages of blasto.  I took my dog to a veterinary teaching hospital eye specialist 1 1/2 hrs away IMMEDIATELY when he went blind.  The eye specialist spent alot of time with Gunner and was able to tell me then that his retinas were fully detached.  I just wanted to know for sure what the chances were of my dog being able to see again for his sake.  My dog is fully functioning even though he is blind and people that are fortunate to meet my Gunner dont even know he is blind unless I tell them.  He is truly amazing and I am grateful for him every single day.  You can do more searches on this site about eye treatments and find more info.  Previous post follows...



Bosun belongs to a fellow who will soon be joining us here but rather than wait I am posting some important eye information for everyone - especially for Moose.
Bosun was diagnosed as blind with only 20% of his retina still attached.  His owner ignored the advice of a specialist who wanted to remove both eyes and instead opted for a new treatment at the University of Guelph in Ontario (Canada).

Dr. Wheelan injected Itraconazole directly behind each eye, and also injected an active steroid.  This was repeated in 10 days.
Three weeks later Bosun's retinas are both fully attached and he is showing signs that he has regained some sight.  It will be six months before they know for sure if this has been a success and how much eyesight is restored but it is very promising news for those dogs that still have some of their sight or that are in the early stages of Blasto.  Bosun was  misdiagnosed in spite of his owners' protestations that he had visited blasto hot spots on Georgian Bay this summer and that perhaps they should at least start treating for blasto!!!  Weeks were lost while the debate raged on.
The phone number for the Ontario Veterinary College at Guelph is 519-824-4120 and there are lines dedicated to calls from vets so follow the prompts.  Holding out hope that this info comes in time for Moose and others starting down this road.  Good luck.
And Wilson3 they have special ordered some of the clay you recommended and ask that I pass along a thank you for the info.

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