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Horner's Syndrome

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  • 04-07-2012 10:00pm
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    Cheeky_gal
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    My dog was diagnosed with this last week. He's a 6 year old golden retriever. Does anyone else's dog have this? It looks horrible but apparently they're not in any pain.

    I hadn't heard of it until last week!

    Horner's syndrome is the combination of drooping of the eyelid (ptosis) and constriction of the pupil (miosis), sometimes accompanied by decreased sweating of the face on the same side; redness of the conjunctiva of the eye is often also present. It indicates a problem with the sympathetic nervous system, a part of the autonomic nervous system.
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    ironictoaster
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    My dog doesn't have but I myself do. I did not think dogs could have this, you learn something new!


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    Cheeky_gal
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    And i didnt know humans could get it :) you really do learn something new every day :)

    Does no one else's dog have this? I would just like to know if it usually clears up or is it for life? The vet said its too soon to tell.


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    Cherry Blossom
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    Cheeky_gal wrote: »
    Does no one else's dog have this? I would just like to know if it usually clears up or is it for life? The vet said its too soon to tell.

    If your vet can't tell you then random unqualified people on the internet who have never laid eyes on your dog definitely can't tell you tbh. If you are not satisfied with the outcome you got then get a second opinion or ask to be referred to an eye specialist.

    Whether it can be treated or not and what the treatment entails depends on what the underlying cause is so I imagine there are 2 routes depending on how much you are willing to spend

    Option 1 treat for the least expensive causes and see what happens before further investigation and take it from there.

    Option 2- pay for the expensive diagnostic tests to be carried out to determine the cause and again take it from there.


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    Cheeky_gal
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    I was wondering if other peoples dogs have had this and what the outcome was in their experience.

    I wasn't asking for a professional opinion.


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    Cherry Blossom
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    Cheeky_gal wrote: »
    I was wondering if other peoples dogs have had this and what the outcome was in their experience.

    I wasn't asking for a professional opinion.

    I understand that, but likewise the outcome for other peoples dogs will depend on what caused it in the first place as will the outcome of yours.


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    gozunda
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    Cheeky_gal wrote: »
    My dog was diagnosed with this last week. He's a 6 year old golden retriever. Does anyone else's dog have this? It looks horrible but apparently they're not in any pain.

    I hadn't heard of it until last week!

    Horner's syndrome is the combination of drooping of the eyelid (ptosis) and constriction of the pupil (miosis), sometimes accompanied by decreased sweating of the face on the same side; redness of the conjunctiva of the eye is often also present. It indicates a problem with the sympathetic nervous system, a part of the autonomic nervous system.

    Sorry to hear that C_g. How is your dog managing with the condition?


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    Cheeky_gal
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    gozunda wrote: »
    Sorry to hear that C_g. How is your dog managing with the condition?

    Thank you Gozunda. He's doing fine. I walk him about 4/5 miles daily. He seems his usual self. His eye just looks very sore and he has a permanent tear drop. He's finished one course of antibiotics and steroids but they made absolutely no difference.

    The vet said it may or may not clear but the main thing to know is that he isn't in pain.

    I'm amazed no one else's dog has had this..
    Not sure whether I should be worried now!


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