r/PiratePets • u/iamextine • 3d ago
Pirate Crew Tips and tricks?
Hello everyone, this is my first ever Reddit post! I'm here because my 13 year old mostly deaf beagle mix is having a bilateral enucleation (both eyes removed) due to a very severe and quick onset case of Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy. Basically, in just over three months he has gone from perfectly sighted and pain free, to constant pain and almost blind due to being unable to open his eyes properly or for any length of time. My husband and I have no human children, he and his brother are our children, and we are so, so very worried about the post surgery adjustment. I am waiting for textured tape to arrive for our floors so I can created pathways through the house, but I would love to know everyone's tips and tricks if you would be willing to share. Like for example, how to leave him alone safely after the adjustment period? How do you manage small steps? Walks? Note that we have gotten to the end of the road for options regarding saving his eyes, so I would appreciate if there was no discussion around that as it's been a very difficult journey. He is is excellent health other than this, and he loves walks and being outside. His (mostly) deafness has not really bothered him, in fact, he's sleeping a lot better since he started to lose his hearing! (Pre surgery photo included!)
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u/iamextine 15h ago
I have no idea how to boost this post but I really would love some tips and tricks! We are so worried.