Arkid's Eye Enucleation and Adenoma Removal
Arkid was given sanctuary-status due to ongoing eye issues and behavioural issues. Due to his complex medical issues, he needed to receive proper care.
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Unilateral Proptosis:
Unilateral proptosis describes one-sided protrusion of an eye. It was unlikely to be glaucoma, as glaucoma usually causes clouding of an eye too. The vet was suspicious of a mass, or pressure behind the eye causing the protrusion.
At the time, the eye was non-painful, so we were advised to monitor his condition.
Haemorrhaging/Accumulation Within Eye:
The eye affected by unilateral proptosis developed an accumulation - suspected to be haemorrhaging - within the eye. The eye appeared to be painful initially, so we introduced Arkid to 1mg:1kg Metacam/Meloxicam (NSAID).
We decided to monitor the eye as haemorrhaging can be reabsorbed.
The eye affected by the accumulation.
Unfortunately, the accumulation wasn't reabsorbed. Luckily, the eye appeared non-painful when locally palpated, so we were able to discontinue the medication.
Mid-Ventral Scent Gland Adenoma and Retinoblastoma:
Arkid developed an adenoma on his mid-ventral scent gland. As adenomas can metastasize to other areas of the body, we got him booked in for surgery asap. Arkid had also developed what appeared to be retinoblastoma within his troublesome eye. It was within Arkid's best interest to have the eye enucleated, however, the surgeries were done independently as the vet didn't want to put too much pressure on his organs by keeping him under anaesthesia for too long.
Surgery One - Adenoma Removal:
The surgery was a huge success, and Arkid recovered well. It's important to remove all glandular tissue as some neoplasms have a tendency to reoccur.
He was housed in adapted accomodation to reduce the risk of injury and infection. Throughout his recovery, we ensured Arkid had adequate pain relief. Once he'd fully healed, he was booked in to have his eye enucleated.
Surgery Two - Eye Enucleation:
Arkid managed to remove his sutures after he came round from anaesthesia. It was necessary to wrap his front paw for the initial 24hrs post-op to prevent him from causing damage.
After Arkid started to leave the surgical site alone, the rest of his recovery was plain sailing! As Arkid had already likely lost his vision in the affected eye, he adapted straight away.
As the weeks went by, Arkid's appearance continued to improve.
Arkid continues to live a happy and healthy life!
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