September 1st 2007 7:20 am
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I've been wearing this crazy collar for many weeks now because I have lacerations to both my corneas. It has not been fun because I hated the drops mom had to use. We're still using ointment and next Saturday, I go back to the vet for another type of medicine. I'm fine now with the ointment because every time it's "doctoring" time, I know I'm going to get a treat-treat. My canine mom, Lady, brings me my basketball when I'm being treated and licks my face to reassure me that "all is well."

We don't have a clue how this happened as I haven't been around any cats to claw at my eyes. The vet thinks maybe I ran into a bush, rocks or some kind of debris may have been thrown from a weedeater or mower as when the neighbors mow and eat, I ran crazily up and down the fence line. Mom keeps me far away from that now in case that is what caused my injured eyes.

The vet said it can take four months or longer for the entire healing to occur. I've been "injured" now since early June. Actually though, I don't mind the collar at all which really surprised mom. She figured I'd go nuts, but I didn't.

The worst thing about it is that I can't "suckle" my basketball, but as shown in one of my photos, I can still rest upon it.

The photo of me with the toothbrush is before I started wearing the collar but during my eye injuries. My eyes were so sensitive, I kept them shut or squinted for most of the time.

The last visit to the vet he said they were getting better. I hope next Saturday, they look even better yet although they are by far not healed.

Woof!!!!