Page 16 - Palm City Spotlight - August '21

Page 16, Palm City Spotlight

TIP oF THE TAIL

Squinting Eyes Finally, they have a specialized instrument to screen checking your dog’s tear production, staining their eye
your pet for high eye pressures (glaucoma). If glaucoma for an ulcer, and screening them for glaucoma the next
If your pet is suspected, they will numb your dog’s eye with an time they develop squinting!
suddenly develops anesthetic eye drop, and check their intraocular pressure Established in 1981, Palm City Animal Medical
squinting or a red eye, with a tonometer. The tonometer calculates the eye Center is dedicated to providing the best possible care
how do you know if pressure once it gently is applied to the surface of the eye. for your pets. With focuses on compassionate care in
it’s serious or a benign Regular glaucoma screening is essential in many breeds surgery, physical therapy and rehabilitation, preventative
problem? Ideally, you that are predisposed to this potentially blinding disease medicine, extensive diagnostics, and emergency service,
would take your pet (e.g. beagles, basset hounds, cocker spaniels, Boston Palm City Animal Medical Center combines exceptional
to your vet as soon as terriers, etc.). If undiagnosed or untreated, glaucoma will medical care with a caring philosophy for pets and their
reasonably possible as ocular problems can develop very invariably result in blindness and profound ocular pain. owners. For more information, call (772) 283-0920, visit
quickly. If you’re not able to pursue this, you can try safely Although many ocular diseases are easily treated, www.palmcityanimalmedicalcenter.com or find us on
rinsing with eye wash or a topical lubricant if you have some specialized diagnostic tests may help aid your veterinarian Facebook at www.facebook.com/PalmCityAnimalClinic.
handy around the house. If this doesn’t resolve the issue in in directing treatment. Expect your veterinarian to discuss
a timely manner, what can you expect from an exam from
your veterinarian? rEAL EsTATE
Whether an eyelash or a more severe problem, they will
have the capability and expertise to perform a full ophthalmic
exam, diagnose and treat many ocular diseases. Treasure Coast Real Estate
There are three major causes of ocular pain: corneal when compared to June 2020. The median sales price of
disease, inflammation inside of the eye, and high ocular Report townhomes and condos has risen to 18.8 percent to $195,450.

pressures. Your veterinarian will first use a combination Some buyers, particularly first-time buyers, are responding
of lights and magnification tools to evaluate your dog’s Sellers Are Happy, But Buyers Not So Much. by giving up and waiting. However, that may not be a good
vision and ocular tissues. If indicated, they will then Is Waiting To Buy The Answer? move for several reasons. Rents are going up, interest rates
recommend further testing. will not stay low forever, and there will be no real estate
Just as many people can develop dry eye, so can many dog By Jim Weix bubble crash. Although double digit price increases may
breeds (brachycephalic breeds, cocker spaniels, West Highland There is a joke circulating come to an end, real estate prices will continue to rise.
white terriers, etc.). They can test your dog’s tear production that goes something like “I’ll Instead of waiting, buyers might want to try a new
with a specialized strip of paper impregnated with dye. They sell you 200 Internet buyer approach. The first thing to do is accept the reality of the

will place these test strips in contact with your dog’s eye and leads of people looking for situation. That may mean lowering expectations. Instead of
measure how much tears are produced. If your dog’s tear a perfect home for under a picture-perfect move-in- ready three-bedroom home with a
production is low, treatment with a prescription eye medication $250,000 for $20 dollars.” pool, consider a home without a pool that needs some work.
is often a sufficient and rapid therapy. However, dry eye is Even in St. Lucie County, They may also want to consider a townhouse or condo.

most often a condition that requires lifelong therapy. If drops which offers more affordable Those buyers choosing to wait, and continue to rent, are
are discontinued, your dog’s dry eye will return. homes than Martin County, just getting further behind with each wasted money rent
Next, if a corneal scratch or ulcer in the front tissue of the median home sales price check. They can’t benefit from an investment in real estate

the eye is suspected, we will recommend that a green stain has risen to $305,000 in June by being a tenant.

is applied. That stain (called fluorescein) will highlight 2021. That is a 24.5 percent increase when compared to June Jim Weix is a broker associate with The Keyes Company.
microscopic or larger defects. Corneal ulcers can progress 2020. The median sales price of townhomes and condos has Jim has 24 years of experience selling real estate full time.
rapidly if not treated with antibiotics and pain medications, also risen 27.6 percent to $220,000 during the same period. If you have questions or want the services of an experienced
often resulting in emergency surgery to save the eye if In Martin County, the median home sales price has risen expert, you can reach Jim at (772) 341-2941 or jimweix@
medical therapy is not sought early enough. to $490,000 in June 2021. That is a 19.5 percent increase jimweix.com.
Pet Matters

by Pat Deshong, President of Furry Friends emanated from her. Much like a special needs kid. I often say Featured Adoptables
Adoption, Clinic & Ranch, August 2021 I can see God when I look in a kid's eyes with a disability. The
same was true here. Chuley was just this incredible, loving, Edy
“For the Love of Animals” ball of radiant joy. She immediately came up and gave me a We would like to
features real stories happening sloppy bulldog slobbery kiss, and that sealed the deal. She was introduce Edy. She is a
at Furry Friends in Jupiter. We coming home.” stunning cat and has been
are The Humane Society of Chuley now lives on a 10 acre farm with pigs and ducks and a devoted companion and
Greater Jupiter/Tequesta and the her new dad Carl who is a professional violinist that started feline friend for 15 years.
only no-kill shelter open to the The Grace Notes Project, a nonprofit where he combines his Her Dad attended his Aunt’s
public in northern Palm Beach musical gifts with service to the underserved and special needs funeral in Georgia and while
County. We’ve been rescuing, communities. there he found a little black
rehabilitating, and re-homing “She and I have become super attached. I wake up every kitten. He picked her right
the homeless animals in our morning and change her little doggie diaper. I've grown to love up and fell in love. He named her Edy after his dear Aunt and
community for more than 30 it. It's an amazing way for me to wake up - knowing I get the brought her home to Florida. Sadly her Dad recently passed
years. Our not for profit 501c3 honor of helping her get outside, holding her back while she away, so not only is Edy very sad, she now finds herself
organization consists of our poops, giving her a few hugs, and reminding her what a beautiful homeless at the moment.
Jupiter based Adoption Center, girl she is, and how much she means to me. I've taken her a
Veterinary Clinic (open to the few times to see the clients where I work at a treatment center Precious
public), Thrift Boutique, and for alcohol and drug Precious is a 4-year-old
Palm City Ranch. addiction. Chuley brings
a smile to every face, and terrier mix with a lot of
turns even the toughest love to give. August 23,
Chuley was surrendered to client into a softie. She 2021, Precious will have
Furry Friends in December 2020. has that effect on people. been at our shelter for a
She was a beautiful black and She brings out their best, whole year. Please don’t let
white bulldog with the sweetest and inspires us to do the Precious celebrate her 1-year
disposition. Her owner thought same. You see, Chuley anniversary at the shelter.
she had been bitten by a tick could care less if she has She is a playful, loving girl
which caused severe weakness back legs that work. She's with kidney disease who just wants a family to call her
in her back legs that made it very totally happy, and in her own. Please share her story with anyone you think would be
difficult for Chuley to walk. Furry mind, totally whole. She interested in adopting her. Currently Precious’ adoption fee
Friends took this special dog in really only cares about a has been sponsored by one of our generous board members.
because we were uncertain what few things. She wants to
her future would be anywhere eat, she REALLY likes
else. She would be safe at Furry Friends and receive the care she tug-of-war, she really
desperately needed. Our staff jumped into action and provided digs sleeping, and she's
Chuley with her own personal suite with wall to wall bedding so mastered the art of love. Chuley and her new family on the day
she could move around without scraping her dragging legs on Pure, and unconditional of her adoption.
the rough floor. Our staff worked tirelessly with Chuley several love. Just like the special needs kids I work with. This
times a day until she was able to population, whether it be 2 legged or 4 legged, is here to teach
stand on all fours and take a few us. To inspire us to do better. For us to be kinder to each other.
unassisted steps. Gentler. To really try, to the best of our ability, to show the same
That's when she met Carl unconditional love and gratitude that they've shown us. Every
Schmid and his girlfriend, time I look at Chuley I see that, and it inspires me to continue
Holly.... to be the best version of myself I can be.”
"We went to Furry Friends on Blessings to you for your support and faith in us… all for
a recommendation from a friend. the LOVE of animals!
We went into the waiting room,
and they opened the door. She
came through the door, dragging
her rear behind her, wobbling Patricia Deshong, President
along, with these amazing eyes
and this pure essence of love that When Carl met Chuley. Paid Advertisement