Kira is a 2 yr. old Blue female, natural ears. She came to us from a shelter with entropion, which is a genetic condition that turns the eye lashes inward to constantly rub the eyeballs. Extemely painful....constantly. Think sandpaper

We first learned of Kira from her former owner, who was in the process of selling Kira's puppys but even though entropion is inherted.. Even with the profit of $500 to $300 on each puppy She said she did not have the money for poor Kira surgry.

We believe that Kira is a littermate of Breena because of age and similaries
Please help us give Kira the Second Chance she deserves and show her that their is a loving family that will treat her right

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Entropion
Race Foster, DVM
Marty Smith, DVM
Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.


This is a condition in which the lower lid margins roll inward to the extent that hair rubs on the surface of the eyeball. In rare cases, the upper lid can also be affected to some degree. One or both eyes may be involved. This condition can occur in all breeds, however, Spaniels, Great Danes, Shar-Peis, Poodles, and Saint Bernards seem to be the most frequently affected breeds, suggesting an inherited trait.
What are the symptoms?

Most dogs with entropion will squint and have a reddened, inflamed eye. Because of the pain involved, dogs will scratch at the eye with a paw, possibly doing further damage. Examination of the lower eyelid will confirm the diagnosis.

What are the risks?

Left untreated, severe eye infections may develop. The cornea can become severely irritated or damaged as the chronic abrasion by the inverted lower lid wears away at its surface. In some cases, deep ulcers form in the cornea, even to the point of rupturing through its surface. This quickly leads to intraocular infections and potential blindness.

What is the management?

Once diagnosed, surgery is the only treatment. There are several different techniques, but typically, a small incision is made below the lid, a small portion of skin is removed, and when the two sides of the incision are then sutured, it pulls the border of the lid downward into a normal position. Antibiotic ointments may be applied, if infections are present.

Kira will be going home with Ed Norman, Her eye surgry was a huge success Thank you Dr. Karen we are once again forever thankful for your skills.

Ed just recently lost two blue dobes.. We have no doubt that Kira new life will be full of love and the sad lonely days are long over with.


We are hoping Ed will send us many updates and pictures..

Thanks to all the contributed so Kira would no longer be in pain... and Thank you Ed for opening your heart and home to Kira.. Special thanks to Special Need Dobes for helping raise funds for Kira's surgry..

Sherri

She is doing very nicely. THe trip home was great. I turned the crate around in the van so the door to the crate face me. I propped it open so she could come and go as she liked. She would come to me to be petted for a while an then go back to her crate for a while. Back and forth. WE stopped several time to potty and drink. She has fit in extremily nicely with my dogs. Just thought you all would know. As soon as I can get to the shelter, I will take pictures for you all.



Ed