For The Storm

[CecilyParsley]

My babies Brodie and Dylan. Dylan has a rare liver condition which has sent him blind and last year he had both inner ears removed so he has ear flaps but underneath is completely sown closed. We were so anxious that he would not cope but he is a happy, lively little boy. Brodie is more laid back. We love them dearly

[thestorm]

You are so lovingly kind. Thank you so much dear Cecily! Xxxxx Those fur babies are adorably beautiful. Big huge smile on my face right now!They speak to your heart. I can see it in their eyes, so longing, and loving. I feel so bad to read about Dylan's conditions, but, he has the best mum ever!! They are your fluffy children.. Very loyal and dedicated boys.So soft and cared for, that warms the soul to know they are so very , very loved. My little brother, passed, and I had his Cocker spaniel, named "Peppy", he had such bad ear infections, after many surgeries, was def. He loved life much more because he was not in any pain. Lived to be 17 years old. What a sweet pair you have. Bless your heart and theres for pets like those are the windows to the joy, much love and serenity. All my peace,wellness, love and blessings to you and yours...Xxxxx thestormy sunshine:)💖🤗🤗😊😊🐶🐶💖

[CecilyParsley in reply to thestorm]

Thank you so much. We watch Dylan very closely and give him 800IU vitamin E every day. The vets found it amazing that he has no neurological issues as most dogs researched with his condition have an extremely poor prognosis. He is a little weak on his back legs but he runs jumps plays and has fun with a real gusto as most Cockers. Our own vet is amazed that he can hear. He has no ear canals and his ears are sown shut but he can hear a rustling of a sweet paper or the opening of the fridge. Initially they said it was because some hearing cells were in the lining of his ear so it was vibrations he could hear. I asked the vet to hold him on the examination table and I walked to the other side of the room. I called his name and he span around. He could not see where I was he heard me. Our little miracle boy ❤️🐶🐶xxx

[svfarmer]

Oh my goodness they are absolutely gorgeous- it’s amazing how dogs are so resilient, my friends dog was run over and had to have his leg amputated but he gets on great with 3 legs . Xx

[CecilyParsley in reply to svfarmer]

Oh I am so sorry your friends dog lost his leg. Yes they are so resilient especially when they are so greatly loved xx

[svfarmer in reply to CecilyParsley]

Thankyou x

[MEGS53]

Ooooh, I just want to cuddle them! Sending cyber hugs and kisses - to them and you, xxx

[CecilyParsley in reply to MEGS53]

Thank you Meg they would slobber you and nibble your ears xxx

[MEGS53 in reply to CecilyParsley]

Oh, how lovely! Wish I could pay you - and them - a visit! Take care, xxx

[CecilyParsley in reply to MEGS53]

You would be so welcome Meg from my boys and their humans xx

[MEGS53 in reply to CecilyParsley]

Thank you! Maybe one day....

[Tykle]

Heart melts just to look at them!

[CecilyParsley in reply to Tykle]

Thank you Tykle xx

[CecilyParsley]

Thank you Lou. They are my joy and my sunshine. ❤️🐶🐶xxx

[Krawlins]

I love this photo, they do look a beautiful pair. Do you mind if I ask about Dylan and his rare liver condition that made him blind. I only ask because my dog, JR cross Westie has gone blind (I assumed from cataracts which I can see) but she had an all round blood test and the only high reading was bilirubin, they said I should have it investigated further but I didn’t as sadly she’s not insured (big mistake as she has many health conditions) including possible Westie lung, she sounds like she has severe asthma when breathing) it just made me wonder could her blindness be attributed to a liver condition. Do you recall whether Dylan had high bilirubin results?

I hope you don’t mind me asking this on a lupus page.

Take care, Kay

[CecilyParsley]

Hi Kay, Dylan was diagnosed with retinal pigment epithelial dystrophy. We noticed he was bumping into things and took him to our vet. She diagnosed blindness and initially said she thought he had a brain tumour. While we were reeling from that she felt his abdomen and said he has a mass. She took him to scan his liver and spleen. Within half an hour we were advised to put him to sleep as he had tumours on his liver. We were devastated. I insisted that she provide pain relief and we would take him home and spoil him for a week. I began to research liver cancer and his symptoms just did not add up. We took him back to the vet and requested blood tests and a referral to a Veterinary Eye Hospital. The blood test showed that he had an infection of the liver. We were delighted and it cleared with six weeks antibiotics. If you can see a film on your dogs eyes it is more likely to be cataracts which can be treated. Our previous girl Meg had cataract surgery and could see within hours it was amazing. Dylan’s eyes have gone darker but they are very clear.I am so sorry that your dog is suffering. Is there a PDSA or RSPCA hospital that could help you? Xx

[Krawlins]

Thank you so much for your reply and explaining more, what a happy ending after being told such heart breaking news about your loyal furry friend. Thank goodness for your research and asking for a little more time, isn’t that amazing that his infection cleared eventually, just very sad he lost his sight and perhaps some of his hearing and of course that he’s had to have surgery.

I could see my girl’s cataracts, she never could catch food thrown to her like my boy could but I never once thought she had trouble seeing. It was only when we moved house and I walked her round the new garden on a lead and took her in the greenhouse where lay all snuggled up a black and white cat, lulu was standing right next to it, the cat awoke and looked at lulu and she had absolutely no idea it was there! If we had t have moved I might not have realised for some time but you could see the cataracts which were now in both eyes.

The vet looked with her light and dropped a feather or something in front of her and there was no acknowledgement, she declared cataracts and said she was blind, which only confirmed it for me. Said she could do a referral to eye specialist to rule out another disease but I was just imagining the expense. We didn’t go and nearly a year later she is happy enough but follows me everywhere m, sometimes she’s missed which room I’ve gone in and I see her looking in them, I now had to speak and just say ‘I’m here’. She was young to go blind as she’s only 9, my boy lived till 14 and a half but lulu has other issues, she’s never been able to jump for instance and her lung X-rays showed possible Westie lung. I would never again buy a dog without making sure I could afford insurance and I would give anyone else the same advice.

Take good care and may you enjoy the company of your two beauties for many more years.

Stay safe xx

[CecilyParsley]

Oh bless her. Our Meg was a timid little girl and when she went blind was scared all the time. She was diabetic and had an autoimmune disease. Thank God we insured her. Her medication with twice daily insulin injections and large number of immunosuppressants came to £200 a month and we had to buy the needles and sharps boxes too. Her operation was miraculous. She was only five and it gave her nearly two years of happiness before she went into renal failure. I asked for the same eye specialist for Dylan because he was and is a wonderful man. Sadly they could not do anything for Dylan but at least confirmed that he was in no pain and had no brain tumour. They checked Brodie’s eyes free of charge and thankfully although they were from the same breeder they have different parents. Last year the Insurance paid out £7,000 for Dylan’s procedures. The premiums for the two dogs are £116 a month. We do without for them to be protected as we have no children but honestly vet bills are extortionate. Earlier this year Brodie had pancreatitis and bladder stones and the vet wanted a repeat scan to check he had passed the stones. We were honest and said we cannot afford it. She got the student vet to do it as training, she is an absolute gem. We travel 25 miles to see her as she moved practices but it is well worth it. I really hope your girl feels better bless her. It is so funny Dylan follows my husband everywhere and if he is sleeping and wakes up NEIL says I am here just like you xx

[jetjetjet]

This is so Sad . Poor babies

[stiff19]

Brodie and Dylan are beautiful 😍

[CecilyParsley in reply to stiff19]

Thank you so much xx