Enucleation.

definition: surgical removal of the eyeball.

trust me, i wish i didn't have to know what it means.  but i do...

alas, it's time to get joey biscuit's eye removed.  my poor dog has severe glaucoma.  his eye pressure is through the roof and he is showing me signs that he's in pain.  he's going to get his eye removed tomorrow =(

i have mixed feelings about this.  of course i'm scared that he has to have surgery, but at the same time i'm excited because his source of pain will be gone.  he's a trooper, so i know he'll do fine.

look at him, hanging out right beside john and ella.  he's such a good dog.

here are a few more photos of the old guy from this morning.  isn't he the sweetest???