Cerf eye checks - Page 3 - Golden Retrievers : Golden Retriever Dog Forums

**KaMu** · #21 (**permalink**) 09-03-2010, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RedDogs

A few years ago, in a training class, a behavior tech was concerned that she saw cataracts or something not right in my (then 6 or 7yo) golden. Regular vet... "It's normal old-dog-ness. The fibers in the eyes *somethingeranother*." A few months later we were at a health clinic and did heart and eye checks. What did the specialist find? Cataracts. Regular vets SHOULD be consulted regarding health issues, but it's NOT the same as seeing a professional!

Both my goldens and my goldenX will be in for eye checks as soon as I find a health clinic /event within reasonable driving distance. We've found a few eye specialists...but much greater than the costs at health clinics... Any tips on how to find those?

Is this it? Showing up should be a list by state.

CERF - ACVO Clinic List

RedDogs · #22 (**permalink**) 09-03-2010, 11:45 PM

I did come across that one... b ut I have a feeling there are more not listed...esp those hosted by breed clubs or obed clubs etc....? Anyone know more?

eeneymeanymineymo · #23 (**permalink**) 09-04-2010, 12:05 AM

Upcoming clinics by month:
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals

Click on each to see exactly what is offered at each clinic.

GoldenSail · #24 (**permalink**) 09-04-2010, 01:15 AM

Mine has already had her first CERF and I was originally not considering doing it again unless and until I bred her but I have now changed my mind. I will now do them annually PLUS encourage those I know with goldens to do the same.

Pointgold · #25 (**permalink**) 09-04-2010, 07:00 AM

Again, this is NOT a public poll. Your vote cannot be identified as having been made by you. I would really appreciate you voting - 130 + views and far fewer votes... how people see this issue is important and can really help Golden Retrievers. (Pigmentary Uveitis is exclusive to our breed...)

Merlins mom · #26 (**permalink**) 09-04-2010, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by lgnutah

I just was at the other thread reading about the research. Pretty scary.
Merlin's Mom, do you know where we would go in upstate SC to get this done? My vet is in Clemson (Tiger Town), my emergency vet is in Anderson (Magnolia)

I know there is a good ophthalmologist in Columbia, but I can't for the life of me remember the name. In Charlotte I would see Dr Eichenbaum at Carolina Veterinary Specialists. He adopted one of my fosters after he did cataract surgery on her.

**CarolinaCasey** · #27 (**permalink**) 09-04-2010, 09:51 AM

I'll definitely be having Gibbs' eyes checked when he is 12 months. We will be showing him so it is something that I have always known that I would do. Now more than ever, I will certainly recommend others having it done. Why take the chance?

paula bedard · #28 (**permalink**) 09-04-2010, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaMu

Is this it? Showing up should be a list by state.

CERF - ACVO Clinic List

Thanks for posting this. There is a clinic near me, in Annapolis, Maryland. I'll be calling and setting up an appt for Ike. He does have allergies and does itch/rub his eyes.

Eye Care for Animals
808 Bestgate Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-224-4470

Loisiana · #29 (**permalink**) 09-04-2010, 12:51 PM

Conner has had red eyes for years. When I questioned the vet he said it's probably allergies. So now I'm worried...

I know the golden retriever club in Houston does a well-dog clinic every January. Do you think I'd be okay waiting until then so I can get a less expensive price and get more things tested in one trip, or would three to four months difference in diagnosis be big enough to need to get it done sooner?

Sunrise · #30 (**permalink**) 09-04-2010, 02:16 PM

I go to the health clinics in my area - fortunately in the CT area we have several active Golden clubs in addition to other breed clubs. The eye exams are quick and reasonably priced.

I will start having Casey's done - he was never going to be used for breeding so I thought the vet eye exams were sufficient - now I know better, and he will start having his eyes examined at the clinics as well.

View Poll Results: Will you do annual eye exams on your pet?
Yes, I can see the value	56	76.71%
Only if we see problems	4	5.48%
If it is not too expensive	7	9.59%
Dog won't be bred, so no	4	5.48%
We have no eye problems, so no	0	0%
No, I see no point	0	0%
Unsure	2	2.74%
Voters: 73. You may not vote on this poll

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