[nagdu] Administering topical medication

[Deanna Lewis]

Hi Sherri,
When I first received my guide dog, he had allergies and his eyes were very red. I gave him eye drops in class. As far as ointments, I have not given him any of those. Although, I do have to do many eye drops and ointments in my own eyes several times per day. The ointment is definitely the hardest, since I can't feel it go into my eye, until there is too much on there. Will it hurt if you give her a bit too much ointment? If not, then I am sure you can do it yourself. Many ointments can be very thick when you first start to apply them, but I find that rubbing the tube in my hands for a few seconds or so will soften the ointment so that it will come out more smoothly. Hope this helps, I'm sure it can be done. Good luck!
Deanna and Pascal (who retires in 10 days)

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I am asking for suggestions. I am totally blind and in this case, it matters. My guide dog Bailey has a lesion on her lower eyelid growing up onto the eyeball. The vet, an animal ophthalmologist, sent a biopsy out for pathology, but while we await the results, he gave me some medicine, some ointment that must be applied on her lower lid and eyeball. It is a very small amount, about the size of a grain of rice to be applied both places 3 times a day. I have had to rely on my daughter and son to do this, as I cannot think of a way it would be possible for me to apply the ointment. If I were by myself, I honestly don't know how I would accomplish this task besides having a friend come over to do it. Any suggestions would be welcome.

Sherri
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