There is Treatment for a SARDS Dog with Sudden Blindness

[@m5dinan]

I can say, my dog was diagnosed with SARDS. Vets said there was no treatment. So i found Dr. Al Plechner and read about him. Took my dog casper in hopes of a chance to get him treated. So far its been over a month and my dog can see so much better, and his vision is still improving! -Alex

[@dr.alplechner6930]

Thank you. The protocol does work, but whether sight is restored depends on how quickly the owner recognizes the vision loss and makes an appointment with a veterinary ophthalmologist, as soon as possible.. will only Dr. P

[@TIGERFLY561]

@@dr.alplechner6930 hello Doctor Plechner, I just saw a video of a little dog that got cured by following your treatment with a Doctor in Norfolk, VA. I live minutes away from Norfolk, could you please be so kind and give me some info for contacting this Doctor? Thank you so much.

[@duckdodgers2647]

@@TIGERFLY561 Dr. Plechner has passed away 🥺

[@duckdodgers2647]

Do you know of any other vets that worked with Dr. Plechner? My dog has this but Dr. Plechner has passed away and I can't find anyone that knows his method.

[@m.j.333]

Any ideas of treatment

[@emmanitz1685]

My dachshund went completely blind over the weekend, and I am just so devastated. This is the first little ray of hope I've had at all. He's only 9. I can't stand the thought of him living the several years he has left in total darkness. He always loved to sit on the porch in the sun and stare up at the trees. He just loved the feeling of sun on his face. I want him to have that again.

[@itskelvinn]

I also have a dachshund and she went completely blind in a matter of a few days this week. I've cried a lot. How have you been and was your dog able to have his visions restored?

[@frannah8258]

Emma I just got word my dog a 5 year old rat terrier has SARDS and I’m so devastated and constantly cries for her how are you coping

[@emmanitz1685]

@@frannah8258 sadly, my dog passed away from liver failure not long after this happened. It also came out of the blue. He was fine one week, and the next he stopped eating and became very weak and lethargic. I’m not sure if SARDS had anything to do with it or not. I was very devastated when he went blind and later passed away, but it did give me comfort to remember that dogs aren’t fearful of aging and death like we are. In his final days he was very calm and just wanted to snuggle with everyone he loved. It was like he was ready to go and wanted to give us all comfort before he was gone. He knew his time was over and he was content with it.

[@frannah8258]

@@emmanitz1685 aww I’m so sorry to hear now you got me crying because my Leah has SARDS we just found out yesterday. she did the same thing loved the sun glaring on her face, Its going to be hard but we will get thru it, as I want her too see again as well. So far she doing fine because one eye is not as bad, so I’m praying it doesn’t deteriorate to fast. Once I’m so sorry of the passing of your baby. .. 🙏🏾

[@mcmag888]

Well when you’re done being devastated pick yourself up and do something about it. It’s been five years I hope you’ve had time to figure that out.

[@peewee7530]

I lost my dog 5-6 years ago to Sards with complications she also developed pancreatitis and passed away three months after being diagnosed with Sards. She was 9 years old. It broke our heart. She was depressed once she went blind and I cried everyday for her. There was no hope for her and I was told to take her home there was no treatment at that time for this awful disease. I am happy to see there is progress being made in the treatment of this disease and that at least this Doctor knows what to do for it. There is nothing worse than just watching your beloved dog die and not being unable to help them.

[@AFLive]

Lord Jesus may God lift you up , I'm so sorry. . I can't believe no one commented here

[@kimmiek7064]

Vets in Australia have not made progress!! Useless bunch of ****

[@libramagyk]

Hugs around your heart ❤️‍🩹

[@pjchapman3059]

My 12-year-old Pekingese went blind two months ago and I took him to a canine ophthalmologist and they did the ERG on him and just basically told me he had SARDS and there’s nothing they can do for him! I would love to know who is carrying on this wonderful doctors legacy since he has passed away. It’s like these canine ophthalmologists just don’t care to even do research on any of this and they’re just lazy! My boy may be 12 but he still had a lot of life in him but right now he’s so depressed and doesn’t want to do anything but sleep and eat and it’s breaking my heart in two💔

[@chrishawkins9468]

I feel your pain, my dog went blind over night 4 weeks ago. They diagnosed him with SARDS and told me to except it as I wanted to know what else is going which made him go blind. He also has swelling around the eyes and looks like there’s pressure behind the eyes. I kept saying this to the vets but they kept playing it down or ignored me. Im seeing an oncologist this week and having him screened for cancer. Ultrasound, mri and bloods. Had a really hard battle with the vets trying to get them to refer me to a specialist for further investigation. They kept fobbing me off and didn’t want to help. Like you say, lazy and don’t really care. I showed them studies where dogs had been misdiagnosed with SARDS and had a very similar condition that is a result from cancer. I was very persistent and got the referral in the end after I emailed the specialist and pleaded my case.

[@lupdlr1234]

​@@chrishawkins9468 Look for SARDS dogs united on facebook, there is a list of some Vets who might use Caroline Levin's , dr Pelchner's protocol... Also there is dr Sisina Grozdanic in Iowa You can also read at www.petcarebooks.com and also write to Jason Mcdonald at National Veterinary Diagnostic Services at Texas: [e-mail] he will send you a Vet list from Los Angeles who might follow the protocols...

[@pjchapman3059]

@@chrishawkins9468 Can you please keep me updated on what you find out about your dog? My boys eyes have been red and swollen since he was diagnosed with sards. I constantly have to put antihistamine drops in his eyes and drops that will help soothe his eyes also but it’s a never ending battle and they look better some days and then the next day they don’t. It’s so frustrating because I do not want to have his eyes removed because that would be the nail in the coffin for me! I really hope you find the answers that you’re seeking because I don’t know if I ever will.

[@pjchapman3059]

@@lupdlr1234 Thank you very much because I appreciate any help I can get. I worry that it will be too late for my boy since he went blind three months ago😒 I get so tired of these people saying even if your dog is blind they can still have an extremely great life but they’re lying through their teeth! They are extremely depressed afterwards and I don’t think my boy is ever going to come out of it😢

[@chrishawkins9468]

@@lupdlr1234 thank you so much for recommendation but I live in the uk. I will look at that Facebook page though and see if there’s anything of interest on there

[@jeanninecathcart627]

How much does that test cost?

[@sirblanka]

I need a recommendation for SARDS in Los Angeles. RIP Dr. Plechner.

[@lindakim6253]

Yes I need one too any luck ?

[@upsidedownroots9195]

Me too! Did you find anyone?

[@dominicho2901]

How’s your dog now?

[@duckdodgers2647]

My dog in my opinion has SARDS. I'll be taking him to Ophthalmologist in a few days. I have to travel 4 hrs to get there. He lost almost all sight within a week. I took him to a vet a couple days ago and they did extensive bloodwork and found nothing else wrong with him. I hope the ophthalmologist is as knowledgeable as you are and can save my dog before it's too late.

[@ratedr9672]

Duck Dodgers I’m going through the same thing with my doggie 🐶 right now!! I’m so scared for him. How did your dog turn out, any luck?

[@lynngeosits7138]

The blood work you have to get for SARDS was developed by DR Plechner and is called the EI-1 panel. It comes from a lab in Texas.

[@duckdodgers2647]

@@ratedr9672 sadly my dog did not survive but he did get his eyesight back before passing away. It was difficult to get the right dosage for his thyroid meds. Sometimes it was too much Sometimes it was not enough & the only vet that would treat him was 5 hours away so I couldn't afford to take him more than once a month.

[@leviahimsa]

Thank you. I just needed to take some notes, please ignore: SARD - Auto immune disease, imbalance in cortesol, high levels of estrogen, deregulates B and T lymphocytes so they lose recognition of cell tissue, there are no anti antibodies, B cell is not producing something against retinal tissue, but the T lymphocytes is causing a cell mediated toxicity, so it's attacking the retinal tissue. Plectnor Syndrome: total estrogen, cortesal, t3, t4, IGA, IGM, IGG. IGA is below 58. 2-3 shots given. Blood work to see if IGA above 58 then 10 days after last shot can go to oral steroid replacement.

[@damarisfinlin]

could someone tell me and tell me if they have found another vet to cure sards? we are desperate please😭🙏🙏🙏

[@vandaheuring5039]

So I dewormed my Frenchie three weeks ago and today he woke up blind 😭😭😭 went to vet and they want to do spinal tap and MRI at $3300. How do I help my dog? He’s only 11 months old 😭😭😭

[@lynngeosits7138]

Get the EI-1 panel from the National Veterinary Diagnostic Services in Waller Texas. Jason can tell you what vets in the area have ordered the test. Perhaps your dogs endocrine/immune system was too weak to handle the dewormer.

[@lupdlr1234]

Look for SARDS dogs united on facebook, there is a list of some Vets who might use Caroline Levin's , dr Pelchner's protocol... Also there is dr Sisina Grozdanic in Iowa You can also read at www.petcarebooks.com and also write to Jason Mcdonald at National Veterinary Diagnostic Services at Texas: [e-mail] he will send you a Vet list from Los Angeles who might follow the protocols...

[@leonardababic6037]

Where can I get treatment for my dog if I live in Ontario, Canada. My vet told me there is nothing they can do for my dog. Please help.

[@theattorney5025]

Leonarda Babic go on fb SARDS dog united and the protocol is online. You ll need a vet to do it and contact a vet in the US (Mark Twilla) to do a phone consultation in order to know what to do after you tested the endocrine levels

[@theattorney5025]

Doctor I need your help please. My dog was diagnosed with SARDS. If you can have a referral in South Florida or we can come to your location.

[@wendishaver9520]

are you still around treating patients?

[@NORBIRD]

Sadly, I believe he passed away in 2017.

[@wendishaver9520]

@@NORBIRD oh no

[@udip680]

Our dog Fluppy was diagnosed with SARDS too, we just discovered that today. If we want to get Dr. Al Plechner's help what protocol we have to follow? we are in Chicago, IL area. - Udi

[@dominicho2901]

How’s your dog now?

[@udip680]

@@dominicho2901 fluffy passed away March 25 2015, 7+ years ago , bad disease

[@dominicho2901]

@@udip680 is it due to SARDS?

[@udip680]

@@dominicho2901 Yes, complications and no medicine for this disease, don't give bad food

[@dominicho2901]

@@udip680 how long did it take after diagnosing with SARDS?

[@hilostboy]

Does anyone know where in Colorado I could go to have my buddy helped out

[@lynngeosits7138]

Dr Holmberg at Belleview Animal Clinic in Englewood.

[@nfoss5656]

My schnauzer was diagnosed with SARDS. We were offered shots at $1100 each. Pills were going to cost $200 - $400. There was only a 40% of chance of helping my dog.

[@lynngeosits7138]

Shouldn't cost that much for initial injections and after that pills are cheap. Are they working with the EI-1 panel?

[@damarisfinlin]

Could you tell us if they work? Please🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@lynngeosits7138]

@@damarisfinlin The protocols have to be initiated soon after the sudden blindness. But bringing back sight is not the only reason to treat. There is an endocrine/immune imbalance with this disease that can cause lots of issues. See Plechner's work. He passed on, but Levin is still heling SARDS dogs.

[@damarisfinlin]

@@lynngeosits7138 hello it's me again we did the treatment we are waiting so far we are doing well some complications but nothing serious Thank God., can ask you why your baby died if he was in treatment?

[@EvelynMelendez]

@@lynngeosits7138 Do you have the info of Levin, my dog was recently diagnose with SARDS. I would like to know what is the protocol. Please help 🙏

[@marycapra1903]

DOES ANYONE KNOW A DOCTOR ON LONG ISLAND THAT WOULD TREAT MY DOG, HE JUST BECAME BLIND JULY 16 I WOULD LIKE TO START TREATMENT ASAP INSTEAD OF WASTING MONEY WITH VETS WHO WILL NOT TRY A NEW TREATMENT

[@chrishawkins9468]

Hi Mary, did you find a vet to help you? My dog also went blind over night at the start of July nearly 4 months ago. I believe it was the wormer which also made him very ill besides the blindness. I managed to get him treated using Dr Grozdanic’s protocol and he’s regained a good amount of vision. I also changed his diet and he’s been on medication for approximately 2 months now. He’s like a different dog from since he was first diagnosed. Almost back to his old self again. I hope you found help with your dog, if not please let me know if i can help in any way.

[@_momobin_]

@@chrishawkins9468 Hello, I am a person who raises a dog diagnosed with SARDS in Korea. Could you briefly explain what protocol it is? And I wonder how you changed your diet.

[@phoenixmistertwo8815]

This just seemed to happen to my dog two nights ago and now I'm going to have to take him to my vet tomorrow so we'll see... I guess with retinal tissue time is of the essence

[@alwayssmoothwaxingstudio6398]

my dogs suddenly became blind in one eye after taking him in with an eye infection, I dont know if i can blame the antibiotic, the stain on his eyes or the vaccinations that day. I dont know what to do, very sad ause of him

[@klloh5012]

My dear baby had the same problem 3 years ago. I lost her few days ago. My vet says there is no treatment. I didn’t know there is a solution ….

[@LauraHopkinsCDL]

Hello Dr AL.I've emailed you regarding my Service dog Inky .Please help her.She has been blind since thursday. I've discussed her on my youtube channel. I've queried if it was caused by the use of enrofloxacin shot and pills. I'm so desperate .Inky as a working Service dog she needs her sight back.Inky has saved my life.I must help her.I simply must .She deserves all I can give her and so much more . With huge respect Laura and Inky

[@girlfromsouth214]

Did you ever get help for your dog? My beagle had vaccinations about two weeks ago and now he is blind. :(

[@jeffokriya3389]

My 4 yr Labrador dog just developed eye discoloring, used to have brown retina now she lost pigment and eyes look with discolored greenish spots . . seems her vision is okay but I would say its not normal . . what can anyone tell me about this? Thanks

[@dominicho2901]

How’s your dog now?

[@jeffokriya3389]

@@dominicho2901 7 years, her vision appears to be okay but the discoloring is advancing

[@dominicho2901]

@@jeffokriya3389 so did she diagnosed with SARDS? If yes have you taken any protocol so far?

[@jeffokriya3389]

@@dominicho2901 no

[@steveteunis5657]

Thanks for your video. Are you aware of a vet that might be able to help? We live in Brisbane, Australia. Thanks

[@taracui3430]

I am from Sydney, and my dog just got diagnosed with SARDS with no treatment. My family can’t accept this happened to our baby… my dog is 8 years old .. how is your dog doing ? Anything helped ?

[@dominicho2901]

How’s your dog now?

[@aydinkasif5695]

My 11 year old zu cross with maltese terrier is blind and cant find her food or water, sits and sleeps all day, is very depressed I know this because when she was younger when we would arrive home she would get up and jump around, now she doesnt move and just keeps sleeping, she also keeps doing this panting that does not sound good. We have booked her in to get put down tomorrow :(

[@theattorney5025]

Aydin Kasif why ? Instead you could have tried the treatment and his protocol is online

[@Aviation_Professional]

My 13 year old doxie boy Tanner was Diagnosed by the eye doctor with SARDS 2 MONTHS AGO. My vet is not agressive and I'm not sure where to call. I'm in Ft Myers Florida. I will check website.

[@Aviation_Professional]

Hello, We did do the testing and therapy with success. Tanner's eyesight did return for almost 10 months and then slid back into blindness. We had his cortisone up to almost 4mg and I was starting to worry about damage so we opted to stop therapy at 4 mg, return to low dose and evaluate. But he did return to full blindness.

[@Aviation_Professional]

Awesome. Keep us in the loop

[@marissaaquino686]

@@anotherHondaElement hello i have a dog who went suddenly blind, i feel so devastated and my family, our vet checked her out can find the cause . i wonder what else i can do cause i am in arizona and our family dog is in the philippines :(

[@lynngeosits7138]

@@Aviation_Professional They return to the blindness because SARDS dogs are making cortisol that is defective and that throws off the endocrine/immune pathways and systems which leads to the blindness.

[@lagueratiffania]

​@@Aviation_Professional what kind of damage does the treatment cause?

[@dr.k9769]

My dog went blind, 4 weeks after his diabetes diagnosis. He's 9.... Its broken my heart, that he's lost something that is , was a big part of his happiness and quality of life. Don't get me wrong, he still has so much life, love, quality. I think he may have Cushing's disease. He has every symptom of Cushing's, including this diabetes. His vet won't test. The vet.... She just doesn't want to bothered with it... I'm moving to a new vet, he came recommended, however he has a 5 month wait list... Anyone have any suggestions or ideas? I'm so stressed, his blood sugar stays high, always, its 460 to 550... Never low. Vet has him on, humulin -N 30 units, he's now on 50U

[@dominicho2901]

How’s your dog now?

[@RavelPreet]

Is he ( this doctor ) still alive somebody answer plz 🙏🏻

[@rosamariar4944]

No, but you can get a contact email from his website which will give you names of who offers vets consult help for his protocol

[@dominicho2901]

How’s your dog now?

[@RavelPreet]

@@dominicho2901 doing good 😊

[@dominicho2901]

@@RavelPreet did you take any treatment regarding those protocol?

[@dr.alplechner6930]

Hello Udi. Please visit drplechner.com and click on Get Help. There is a Contact form there. Sincerely, Dr. P

[@udip680]

Thank you Dr. Plechner! This week we are taking our dog Fluppy to the Eastern Iowa Veterinary Specialty Center (eivsc.com/index.php) We have an appointment with Dr. Grozdanic. Fluppy is 4 and 1/2 year old Maltese Poodle mix. Thanks Udi

[@dr.alplechner6930]

Udi P Unfortunately Dr.G does not subscribe to my treatment protocol for SARDS. Hopefully he will get some sight back with his treatment. Sincerely, Dr. AL Plechner

[@udip680]

Dr. AL Plechner Thank you again for your kind reply! Do you have a list of doctors who subscribe to your protocol for SARDS? -Udi

[@dr.alplechner6930]

Udi P There is a really great veterinarian in southern Michigan that has many patients on my protocol; probably about a four hour drive from Chicago. If you'll send me your contact information by following this link, I can give you more information: drplechner.com/contact-dr-plechner/

[@udip680]

Dr. AL Plechner Thank you for the link! you should have my contact info. -Udi

[@carlbernngl]

I think Dr. Plechner died in 2017

[@garyjohnson1392]

Correct...

[@pawspector]

He wrote about it and had a therapy so it lives on.

[@lynngeosits7138]

@@pawspector Yes, his book "Pets at Risk" is amazing. He was a phenomenal doctor.