Elijah – shih tzu *HOMED*

[Andrew33]

A little vid of Benny being "Benny".

Unfortunately, Anna Maries father passed away suddenly on Sunday so its tough times at the moment but I know Benny has given Anna Marie a few laughs in the last few days and taken her mind of things for a few minutes, go Benny

You just can’t stay mad at him for more than a couple of seconds when he gets up to mischief and believe me he knows what mischief is

He dives tru the doorway and skids across the floor until he can get enough traction to change direction and I think he enjoys doing it cos otherwise he’d be more cautious coming tru!
He slid straight into me in vid and stood there grinning at me!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epQ69t7kDV0

[MARYMAC]

Hi there,

Love the little video of Benny, he is so cute flying along the floor. He looks very smart with his lovely hair cut. Glad to hear he is bringing smles to everyone, Smiling here just looking at him. He looks so happy. How are his eyes ?

[andrew]

Hi all, just a quick update on Benny, I took him to the eye specialist out in Dun Laoire last week to try and resolve the eye issue.
Benny has severe dry eye and some permanent damage (which we all knew anyway),he tested benny’s tear production and his right eye only managed a 1 on the chart and his left eye a 5, it should be between 15-20. but its manageable now that we have Ben accepting that the ointment has got to go in his eyes. First few days were murder with Benny wriggling and snapping and giving it the full monty (he should be on the stage!) The specialist explained in great detail what was going on and what options are available, my own vet said "he has dry eye, put this cream in his eyes" but didn’t really explain anything so it was the right thing to take Ben to the specialist. Shih Tzu’s have a poor blink rate and their eylids don’t always meet when closed so the eyes get dust and dirt in quite easily. One option is to operate and re-route a saliva gland up to his eyes but I don’t really want to put him tru that. But he’s in great form and I’ve to take him back to the specialist next week for another check up.

[MARYMAC]

Hi,

glad to hear Benny is well and that you now know that there is nothing more sinister wrong with his eyes. Glad to hear he is improving about getting the ointment in. Love to see some recent pics if you have them of the cheeky chap. I miss his funny little face and look forward to seeeing him again

[andrew]

This is the latest pic I have of the wee man, he would melt a snowmans heart when he looks at you like that.

[sineadhh]

Well done! This little man has come on so much in such a short time! I remember picking him up in the pound and when we got home I sat in the garden and cried my eyes out for him!

I am absolutely thrilled that he has found such a WONDERFUL family!!

Keep the updates coming!

[MARYMAC]

Thanks for putting up the photo Andrew, he has indeed got the cutest little face. Cheeky and full of mischief

Give him a cuddle from us all.

[andrew]

What can I say? cheeky little monkey! I thought I’d left the door open a couple of times when I came home and found him sitting on the armchair.
[url:23ptcc8v]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Lg1wI3h2uE[/url:23ptcc8v]

[MARYMAC]

Ha ha, go Benny What a clever little chap !!!

[andrew]

Hi all, I had Benny back to the specialist a couple of weeks ago for his follow up.
His right eye has gone from a 1 to a 7 and his left eye from a 5 to a 7-8
so huge improvement in his eyesight and overall comfort.
He has gone from severe dryeye to merely moderate.
His eyesight has improved immensely and he’ll now run after a thrown object because he can see it! and more importantly he can see where he’s going. No more bumping into doors and furniture for this guy.

[buzzsmom]

that is great news, who would have thought this little guy would come on so well . He looks fab i have only just seen the door opening , very funny

[LuvMyFurKids]

Great news about his eyesight and just watched his uTube clip ….what a clever little chap

[DID Rescue]

He looks fantastic……….well done new parent.
The video is really great, maybe he is saying….. I’m a celebrity let me out of here.
Most important the improvment in the eyes and I am sure he cant believe whats happening either being able to see things and get involved, all the stuff he has missed out on before.
Please keep the updates coming we really appreciate them, it’s what keeps us motivated and positive on the bad days.
Thanks.

[Niamh]

He is such a stunning dog and my heart broke reading the start of this post and throughout. Thank god he came into your arms and has now been given the chance to know love and respect. Bless you

[oneill]

Hi Andrew,

First of all thank you soo much for keeping us all updated on how this little man is doing. I can’t say enough how great it is to get updates on him. When I think of the state of this poor little man when he came to me the first day, and to look at him now would just completely warm your heart. And of course, the lovely Mary, his second foster mammy did brilaint work with him too! Thank you soo much for giving him a great home and for loving him as much as you and your family obviously do! The youtube video gave me such a laugh, he is a gas little man, he really mustn’t know himself these days, but it just goes to show what great companions (and cheecky chancers ) these dogs can be when given a chance . It is brillaint to hear that his eyes are on the mend and that he is finally able to see! He couldnt see a thing when I got him first so Id say he can’t believe his luck!!

Thanks again for the update and I look forward to hearing about this little rascal soon
ps – does he still ahve his red blanket with white paws on it?? .. he claimed that the first day in my house and was fairly attached to it

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