update - it's been two weeks now since surgery. Kita has been doing ok - learned new commands, was finding her way around the house - but was definitely depressed. I tried spending alot of extra time with her - just to get her moving, but didn't seem to be working too well. Until this past Saturday......when we took off the e-collar. I got my dog back :)one who doesn't hesitate......walks thru the house (slowly)- doesn't walk into anything - knows where she's going & what she's wants to do when she gets there. knows exactly where the water/food dishes are - knows where the front door is - can make it back to the bedroom - you wouldn't know she's blind, except she's just slower. I get the tail wags & the doggy dance when we're going "outside", I get the sit down waiting for the treat when we come back in. She's eating & drinking better. I feel so much better now & of course, I know she does as well - not being in pain anymore. I'm looking forward to this weekend - getting her back in the car - she always loved to ride.

Oh my. I agree with other posters-eyes are tricky. I would look for a doggie Opthalmologist. Pekes are prone to eye problems. The fact that he's 15 he may have vision problems without you knowing it. Dogs are very good at manuevering themselves with limited vision. One of my Shih Tzus (she's deceased) had eye problems, after her retina detached (at 12. She lived to be 18). She was allergic to many of the meds administered to her eyes. This is why sometimes the dog's eye looks worse after applying meds, or it's the wrong antibiotic for the particular bacteria that settles in the eyes. At one point we realized that the lubricant (Lanolin) in the eye meds made her eyes worse. I had to get meds from Canada. It was a real struggle. At 15 yo her eye was removed, as it became angry after 3 years after the retinal detachment. She did great with one eye, and no more pain. I am not familiar with NFU puffer. Is that an inhaler? Is there small print or writing in parenthesis that says the ingredients in the NFU puffer? If your dog has an ulcer sometimes vets sew the eye up to give it a rest. I just hope that your dog was not given a steroid INTO the eye while the eye was developing an ulcer....HUGE problem. How did he cut up his eye? Rubbing it? WHY was he rubbing it? Glaucoma, retinal detachment, allergies, ulcer forming...lots of possibilities. I hope he's ok. Let us know what happens.

Vic if you are need of seeing a canine opthalmologist you have the very best in the country right in your own backyard. The Cornell College of Veterinarian Medicine at Cornell University is where I would go for a second opinion. I live in Central NY and have a Shiba Inu that I take there monthly due to primary glaucoma. He had lost the sight in his right eye 2 years ago and with cutting edge technology they have kept him sighted for two years in his left eye. For your dog's problem your vet would be correct in not using anything steroidal to treat the eye. An ointment like NeoBactrin would most likely be prescribed. At any rate the scratch won't heal until the blood vessels reach the affected area. The blue color you describe may be a need to act and act quickly. There could be damage to the cornea. Does the eye look hazy at all? Some eye injuries can bring on secondary glaucoma and since your dog has already lost sight in one eye she needs the attention of a specialist. In case you don't know Cornell is located in Ithaca and your vet can send a referal for you to the Opthalmology Dept. You would need to bring all paperwork regarding treatment and proof of rabies vaccine. They really are wonderful there and not much more expensive than regular vets. Any questions I can help you feel free to ask. Bob

Since your vet has already determined your dog has cataracts that could be the reason for him not seeing out of the one eye. Since three months have passed that would be enough time for a mature cataract to restrict vision. As noted by another poster glaucoma could also be an issue. This is very painful though and you would notice the dog squinting or pawing at his eyes. Is there any discoloration to the lens of the affected eye? At any rate another trip back to your vet would be highly recommended.