My dog has a persistent eye injury. Is sewing his eye shut necessary?

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My dog has a eye injury in right eye due to a cat scratch or castus in the yard I've been to two different vets with either oitmment or drops for treatment, I've been doctoring for about 4 weeks. Called vet back today and they said to bring in for surgery to close the eye for 3 weeks so it can heal. My question have I waited too long? Is this going for sure help his eye? Plus I'm not comfortable with no guarantee and the baby has to have his eye sewed shut! They want to charge me 250.00 to 300. Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | neutered | 8 years and 1 month old | 12 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Hoodie! Good on you for taking him into the vet when he got this eye injury, as any eye problem is an emergency. Without seeing him in person, I can't say for certain what the best course of treatment is for him unfortunately, but I would listen to your vet's recommendations. I'm not sure if he's developed an ulcer from this injury, but sewing the eye shut is done in cases of non-healing injuries to give it extra protection to allow it to heal. There is no guarantee in any aspect of medicine, and your vet will be giving you the best option to help it heal. Saving his eye is most important, so I would recommend taking this next treatment step. I hope this helps!

My dog has a persistent eye injury. Is sewing his eye shut necessary?

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