Life at Golden Pines: Marley

It has been a little bit of a whirlwind since Marley arrived at Golden Pines. 

Since Marley had not seen a vet in no less than 5 years, our time with him started with a wanted vet appointment that included updating his vaccines, all senior bloodwork, aspirates from a number of massive lumps, and some different exams in between. 

The outcomes had been a little bit of a blended bag. The excellent news, was that Marley was adverse for heartworm and different exams had fairly good outcomes too. Sadly he did check optimistic for lyme illness and anaplasmosis — Each are tick borne diseases. Marley is now on an antibiotic for a month. 

One other concern I had from the very begin had been Marley’s eyes that had been actually goopy and really crimson. The vet data that got here with Marley talked about this as a persistent situation that was by no means handled. A check confirmed that he is not producing any tears, that means his eyes are very dry. The vet gave me a lubricant for them, however sadly it did not actually assist. I used to be additionally fairly certain in watching Marley that could not see that effectively. 

So, on Monday we had been off to the ophthalmologist. Marley’s persistent dry eyes has triggered a whole lot of scar tissue that has broken his eyes, and sadly it limits his eyesight. So, we have began a prescription eye medicine that he should be on for the remainder of his life. The excellent news is that it’ll assist his eyes to really feel higher, and will in time, restore a few of his misplaced imaginative and prescient. 

~A drained Marley on the way in which house from the Ophthalmologist~

Regardless of that Marley most likely would not really feel all that effectively, he’s the quintessential Golden Retriever! He’s simple going, and has tell us that he thinks that treats and mealtime are the most effective a part of the day — And I feel better of all is that he will get alongside rather well along with his new packmates.  At all times a aid!  

~On the entrance porch~

We’re grateful that Marley discovered his strategy to the rescue and onto us. He shortly discovered a spot in our hearts and we love having him as a part of our life! 

~Milo and Marley~

And I am additionally grateful that he is getting the medical care that he wants as a result of I do know it would make a distinction for him.