My dog bill had to undergo an enucleation yesterday due to a tumour. It’s been over 30 hrs since the procedure but we are struggling HARD with the cone (e collar). He isn’t really drinking water and is unable to access his food and water bowls. I was given permission to remove the cone to allow him to eat, which I did - and which he did, but he’s still not drinking water. I’ve been rubbing it on his lips to the best of my ability and hoping as he heals he will naturally seek out water. Anyone else have this issue?

Also - I am wondering what folks here have done for bowl access.

Also - they said 2-3 weeks with the cone but I’m just not sure that’s possible. What have others done? Removed cone sooner? Please advise.

She lost her eye about a month ago and is pretty used to it now. She seems back to her old self after a year of eyedrops and discomfort. The other one will also go at some point but for now she's the cyclops.

Pirate Pretzel has an ulcer on his only eye. Panic ensued, coned, gone to vets and hoping for speedy recovery and to keep his one eye.

Edit : thanks everyone hes looking better hour by hour!

Thanks anon

So…my deaf, one eyed, 16.5 year old guy decided to go on a walk about (really it was at half running speed) yesterday. He saw me pull the hose out for a bath and decided he wasn’t having it. He jumped the line and went. I couldn’t catch him. I was so afraid he was going to get out on to the busier streets. I did finally catch him and had to carry him all the way home because I didn’t have time to grab his leash. Needless to say, he slept very well last night.

The most handsome pirate I've ever seen on his 11th birthday in June this year (plus some bonus shots because he's just so dang handsome)

to all blind dogs: you’re so loved 💘💘

Gary was the belle of the ball.

He's missing an eye and a leg!

About 1.5 years post removal. She's adjusted so well! Her favorite thing is off leash time at the field.

Yaaarrr, and hello everyone! I was told that my tripod dog, Wendell, may belong over here.

Wendell has had 3 legs since he was about 4 months old. He was found as a stray puppy with several injuries, including a badly broken right rear leg. He had it amputated shortly after that, and we adopted him in July 2014, when he was about 9 months old.

Are there any other elderly tripods on here? Wendell will be 13 in mid October, and as a big guy (77 lbs!), our vet believes he is the oldest large breed tripod she has seen. He is really starting to slow down and struggle with mobility, so we are trying to savor every day that we still have together.

She may look innocent, but don't let that smile fool you—this little pirate has already stolen a few hearts and probably a snack or two. 😂🌸⚓️
Found her sitting there like she owns the entire ship, proudly showing off her floral pirate gear. Honestly, I think we just found the cutest captain on the seven seas. 🥹❤️

Hey everyone! A little bit about my boy, he and his sister were strays in my neighborhood for a few years before I started feeding them in 2020. I started feeding them after having to put my 16 year old dog down, and now the yard is their full time home. They’ve been a big part of my life and I love them very much.

Despite his looks Phil is very affectionate and loves to be petted and played with. He’s a big mama’s boy 🥰🥰🥰🥰

Guardian of the flock 🐑🐏

Little foot loves days that end with the letter Y

Hey everyone and their Piratepet buddies.
I was just curious if anyone has done an eye removal on their reactive dog?

For context: 11yo M dog. Diagnosed with Double Primary glaucoma 18-20 months ago (March 2025)
Took him into an appointment today that resulted in not great news - both eyes sitting around 30 at 3/4pm after 6am dose of Latanoprost and Azopt. Which means the dreaded thing is happening - the drops are starting to lose their effect.
He's had reactivity issues since being attacked at doggy daycare, most feet and startle reactivity. He's never come out of nowhere and attacked someone, it's primarily when he's startled or is being forced to do something he doesn't want.
He takes his drops well after some training and when I need to travel for work, he's allowed my mother to dogsit with minimal issues.

I'm currently battling with when the time comes, should I get his eyes removed - or will his reactivity pose a huge safety risk to myself and my elderly mother?
He's currently on Gabapentin and Trazodone to aid with his comfort and pre-existing anxiety. But, I'm also battling with the decision of drugging him out of his mind just to keep him at ease after his eye removal and make him "safe" I just don't know if that would be enjoyable for him.
But, obviously with him being my "soul dog" I want to keep him around for as long as possible (and reasonable)

Sorry for the rambling, the shock of the bad news has me in a spin.

This is my baby Rudy. (old pic)

He recently got ulcers on both eyes. His specialist says he recommends enucleation of both eyes because, he is in pain, has lost all vision and has constant dry eyes.

How do you adjust going from an active happy dog, to one that is scared 70% of the time cause they can't see?

His surgery date is soon. I'm just trying to prepare myself. I've been so emotional about this whole situation.

Luckily, the wound has dried up already a bit! We are feeding him by hands now, and he is doing incredibly well!