Cat Blindness

Hi, This is my first post please help or give any information. I have two
cats one male age 8 the other female age 3. Last Friday I noticed redness
in the male cat?s eye. Not sure if it was a scratch I watched it. I made an
appointment to the vet. The next day both eyes were red. Went to the vet
and he said he is blind. They ran in house test for blood pressure and to
see if it was related from kidney diseases and they came out ok. They sent
some blood to another place and will tell me something Friday. I am really
worried about what they will say on Friday. I know that there are a few
things that could be wrong with him.
My question is has anyone had this happen to their cat? If it is something
that can be cured through surgery (Hyperthyroidism) how did you deal with
it? How can I make my cat more comfortable now he is blind? I love both of
my cats and what them to be happy. I never thought this could happen, but
now it has I want him to live the rest of his life as happy as possible.
Any help from people with cats that have gone through the same thing please
comment.
Thanks for reading this post.

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Hi, This is my first post please help or give any information. I have two
cats one male age 8 the other female age 3. Last Friday I noticed redness
in the male cat?s eye. Not sure if it was a scratch I watched it. I made an
appointment to the vet. The next day both eyes were red. Went to the vet
and he said he is blind. They ran in house test for blood pressure and to
see if it was related from kidney diseases and they came out ok. They sent
some blood to another place and will tell me something Friday. I am really
worried about what they will say on Friday. I know that there are a few
things that could be wrong with him.
My question is has anyone had this happen to their cat? If it is something
that can be cured through surgery (Hyperthyroidism) how did you deal with
it? How can I make my cat more comfortable now he is blind? I love both of
my cats and what them to be happy. I never thought this could happen, but
now it has I want him to live the rest of his life as happy as possible.
Any help from people with cats that have gone through the same thing please
comment.
Thanks for reading this post.

I would sure get the BP tested again. It seems odd that it came on so
suddenly at a relatively young age. I have not heard of blindess to
thyroidism but have heard of kidney problems masked by thyroid issues which
might include a BP problem. So sorry to hear about this. I hope there is
more input soon.

"Michael Hensley via CatKB.com" wrote in message
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Hi, This is my first post please help or give any information. I have two
cats one male age 8 the other female age 3. Last Friday I noticed redness
in the male cat?s eye. Not sure if it was a scratch I watched it. I made
an
appointment to the vet. The next day both eyes were red. Went to the vet
and he said he is blind. They ran in house test for blood pressure and
to
see if it was related from kidney diseases and they came out ok. They sent
some blood to another place and will tell me something Friday. I am really
worried about what they will say on Friday. I know that there are a few
things that could be wrong with him.
My question is has anyone had this happen to their cat? If it is
something
that can be cured through surgery (Hyperthyroidism) how did you deal with
it? How can I make my cat more comfortable now he is blind? I love both of
my cats and what them to be happy. I never thought this could happen, but
now it has I want him to live the rest of his life as happy as possible.
Any help from people with cats that have gone through the same thing
please
comment.
Thanks for reading this post.

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I have a blind cat (Duffy, blind since birth). If this turns out to be
permanent, I would be happy to send you some information through email.
*First,* though, it is vital for you to take immediate action to see if your
cat's vision can be salvaged. I would recommend that you take your cat to a
feline ophthalmologist to get expert advice, preferably at a college of
veterinary medicine if one is located where you can make the trip. You may
need to have your vet give you a referral, and it is important for him to
stress the urgency of the situation. Otherwise, delay really could cost
your cat his sight on a permanent basis.

MaryL

I thought the same. He tested the blood pressure a few times and the
results were 138, 143 and 152. They said that was about normal. This was
after the shaving and all the probing. I was there and he could hear my
voice so I thought that could have calmed him some. I thought it would have
been higher after the ordeal with the vet.
I don?t want to loose him because a vet missed something. Please feel free
to tell me anything so when I go back Friday I can say something they might
have missed
I am not lokking for answers just looking for help to make sure the vet
checks everything

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They said afert 24 hours his vision was lost for goood. If I knew that he
would have been there when I saw the redness.
Here are the four possible things he gave me. 1 Hyperthyroidism, 2
Glaucoma, 3 Renal Disease and 4 high blood preasure. If ther is somethig I
sould ask him to check let me know. Thanks for the input

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Oh and please send me any info my email is thanks
MaryL

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Michael,

One of our cats went blind when she was about 17. Her condition was due
to cataracts, and there was no redness -- only cloudiness. I hope you
find out what is wrong with your guy.

Jabba adapted well as a blind cat. You do have to be consistent with
them, it's best if you do not change the furniture around, etc. Try to
keep new things out of the middle of the floor -- things that they may
bump in to. Also make sure he knows exactly where his food, water, and
litter box are, and that he can reach them easily.

Good luck with your guy, let us know what you find out.

Rhonda


Michael Hensley via CatKB.com wrote:


My question is has anyone had this happen to their cat? If it is something
that can be cured through surgery (Hyperthyroidism) how did you deal with
it? How can I make my cat more comfortable now he is blind? I love both of
my cats and what them to be happy. I never thought this could happen, but
now it has I want him to live the rest of his life as happy as possible.
Any help from people with cats that have gone through the same thing please
comment.
Thanks for reading this post.

"Michael Hensley via CatKB.com" wrote in message
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They said afert 24 hours his vision was lost for goood. If I knew that he
would have been there when I saw the redness.
Here are the four possible things he gave me. 1 Hyperthyroidism, 2
Glaucoma, 3 Renal Disease and 4 high blood preasure. If ther is somethig I
sould ask him to check let me know. Thanks for the input

I don't know of the redness creates a caveat to this, but... if the retinas
detach, causing the blindness (say, due to high bp), the retinas *can*
reattach if medication is given relatively soon - ASAP, diagnosis.
Otoh, if left too long for them to reattach (given that this is the
scenario), then the cat will be permanently blind.

Cathy


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Michael,

Listen to Mary L's advice and get your cat seen by a veterinary
opthamologist ASAP. When it comes to eye issues, your vet does not have
the kind of diagnostic equipment an opthamologist does, and there may be
something going on that is treatable and might result in your cat
regaining some vision. Don't make the mistake many people do and trust
your own vet to deal with this type of situation. Your cat needs to see
a *specialist* so the cause of his blindness can more quickly be
determined and he can be given appropriate treatment.

Megan



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"Michael Hensley via CatKB.com" wrote in message
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Hi, This is my first post please help or give any information. I have two
cats one male age 8 the other female age 3. Last Friday I noticed redness
in the male cat?s eye. Not sure if it was a scratch I watched it. I made
an
appointment to the vet. The next day both eyes were red. Went to the vet
and he said he is blind. They ran in house test for blood pressure and
to
see if it was related from kidney diseases and they came out ok. They sent
some blood to another place and will tell me something Friday. I am really
worried about what they will say on Friday. I know that there are a few
things that could be wrong with him.
My question is has anyone had this happen to their cat? If it is
something
that can be cured through surgery (Hyperthyroidism) how did you deal with
it? How can I make my cat more comfortable now he is blind? I love both of
my cats and what them to be happy. I never thought this could happen, but
now it has I want him to live the rest of his life as happy as possible.
Any help from people with cats that have gone through the same thing
please
comment.
Thanks for reading this post.


Michael,

Time of the essence. Your cat needs to see a veterinary ophthalmologist
*immediately*. In which State do you live? I'll help you find a
ophthalmologist. You cannot delay for an instant.

No offense to your vet, but most local vets are only general practitioners
and only lightly trained in ophthalmology.

Please follow the advice others have given you and see an ophthalmologist.

Please let us know your State and we'll help you find a veterinary
ophthalmologist.

Please hurry.

Phil