Last Thursday I took Bentley and Scamp back to see the ophthalmologist, Dr. Sarah Hoy, in Burlington for their two-week post-surgery exams. In the photo above, Sarah is examining Bentley while vet tech Rachel holds him still. A few minutes later, it was Scamp's turn:
The verdict: Both dogs, with three eyes between them, looked great, and they could now be cone-free. Nothing could have made them happier (well, except maybe for getting their vision back!). Our fence is also happy, because it will no longer be battered by Scamp and his cone.
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Yay for Scamp and Bentley! I'm so happy for those two adorable rascals..they can see and are cone free. What more could they ask for :)
Posted by: Ann | March 26, 2013 at 02:16 AM
Oooh, I think Janet is right! Never thought many other things more yucky than the cone but an NG tube is miserable. Glad the kids are free of their protective wrapping and can see. It will be a whole new world for them I imagine.
Posted by: Mary H./Washington state | March 25, 2013 at 06:34 PM
Scamp and Bentley sing, "I can see clearly now, the pain is gone..."
Love to all, and happy springtime!
Posted by: Moon Rani | March 25, 2013 at 05:43 PM
Hooray for conelessness! Although Scamp may miss the battering-ram capabilities of his...
Posted by: Tonya Allen | March 25, 2013 at 04:45 PM
So glad the doggies eyes have healed and they no longer have cones to wear. I'm sure they're also relieved. In the blog it said this vet is in Burlington. I'm assuming that's Vermont. How far away is she from the Farm? We're having the sping weather you had last week now in New Jersey. The dogs probaby can't wait for the warmer weather.
Posted by: Barb Ribinski | March 25, 2013 at 02:04 PM
Bye-bye cone of shame! Voting everyday!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | March 25, 2013 at 12:25 PM
The only thing worse than a cone is an NG tube!!
Posted by: Janet in Cambridge | March 25, 2013 at 11:51 AM
Isn't there a song about this? .... "Cone free.... as free as the wind blows.....as free as the grass grows...cone free to follow your heart". Oh great, I'm humming Andy Williams lyrics.... and obviously dating myself!
Congrats Pups on being "Cone Free"
Posted by: Penny | March 25, 2013 at 11:33 AM