Eye Protection for dog. Goggles??

jaxxy00

Not sure this is in the right place, but anyway my dog (baby ) has recently been to the AHF (Animal Health Trust at Newmarket, a referrall vets) and has facial paralysis on the left and one of the problems i now have is that i need to find eye and ear protection for him.

Just realised i should explain that he has severe hip dysplasia and has to go swimming to a hydrotherapy pool once a week, which is why i now have to protect his ears and eye from the water. The neurologist would prefer he didnt go swimming for 3-4 weeks but that is not an option due to the stiffness he has and problems walking if he doesnt go swimming.

When he goes there is a buoyancy thing that can go round his neck which helps keep his head out of the water, i have also been told to put cotton wool in his ears to protect them (have just got him used to this as his first swimming since having to do this is tomorrow). The problem im having is thinking of something to protect his eye which ive been told its very important he doesnt splash water in it.

Due to him not having any ability to blink in the left eye i need to use something to protect the eye from the water but at the same time it needs to be something that will not touch against the eyeball area as he cant blink to protect it if you see what i mean.

I had thought of using an eye shield but the shape doesnt seem to fit well, so then i thought of using a pair of goggles. Ive done a search for dog goggles on the off chance and yes there are dog goggles and i was wondering if anyone has used them. Or has anyone got any other ideas, especially for tomorrow until i get something more permanent sorted out?

Yes he is the baby in my avatar and hes only 3 (almost 4) and hes called Pepe.

stacey21_2

This isn't an answer to your question, but when I read that it brought tears to my eyes... There are so many people who would give up on a dog with health problems, and you are admired for battling through to help a defenseless dog.

If only everyone cared for animals so much.

jaxxy00

stacey21 wrote:

This isn't an answer to your question, but when I read that it brought tears to my eyes... There are so many people who would give up on a dog with health problems, and you are admired for battling through to help a defenseless dog.

If only everyone cared for animals so much.

Thankyou for your kind comments. If you saw him then you would know whats its like and how just the way he looks at you brings such love and affection. If youre feeling a bit sad he just gives you the look and brings a smile to your face. Hes just gorgeous. If you want to see more pics of him and his doggy friends then go and have a look at https://www.jacquelinehunt.co.uk (not sure if this is allowed although i see no reason why not) its not too organised at the moment as im practicing building sites.

He really is like my baby because he was from my mums dogs litter and she had to have a caserian and we picked up the 5 pups when they were just 2 hours old from the vets. From then on they have all been treated like little babies as our own kids have grown up. He visits his brothers and sister occasionally and play together.

I would like to add though that if ever the time came that he wasnt having a quality of life that he should because of illness etc then although it would break my heart to do it, it would only be fair. I think you know what i mean. I wouldnt let him have a trolley for his back end, or have to empty his bladder from him and bandage his bottom end because of dragging it and unable to walk etc. These are instances i know of that people keep their animals, which they are entitled to but it makes you question are they doing it for the animal or just for themselves? I suppose you really dont know how you would be unless the time came though.

i1189

You could try these:
http://doggles-sunglasses.peepers.com

Also you can get goggles for dogs that go on motorbikes - they might work?

Fritha_2

I1189 suggested Doggles, you can also get them from Firebox in the UK (rather than the American site he/she suggested), they appear to be the same ones!

http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=752&src_t=sbk&src_id=doggles

I hope your dog has a lovely swim and feels better for it! :-)

Eels100

If you can't get hold of Doggles in time, see if your vet or a local chemist can supply you with something called Lacrilube. It's a thick gloopy lubricant which is applied to the eye and would act as a barrier to the water. Most vets apply Lacrilube to dogs undergoing lengthy anaesthetic because it stops their eyes drying out. Might be worth a shot?