15 yrs old - just went blind

Shana has now gone blind at the age of 15. I just had her to an
excellent vet & had blood tests, etc. She's actually doing quite well
although there are signs of kidneys getting older. A bit of blood in
her urine, but I've been given an anti-biotic. Some pressure in her
eyes, given med. Not eating, given appetite stimulant.
Is there anyone that give give me feedback on their experience(s) of
their cat(s) becoming blind & their behavior. I've already looked up
about keeping things the same in the house, etc. It's just that I
notice she's walking around with a "deep" yowl. I call her or go &
pick her up.
I'm looking for other owners that have experienced an adult cat that
went blind & what they noticed with their behavior.
Thanx all...
Joan

sounds like it could be a stroke

"you can tell alot
about a people or person in how they treat animals"

sounds like it could be a stroke

"you can tell alot
about a people or person in how they treat animals"

sounds like it could be a stroke

"you can tell alot
about a people or person in how they treat animals"

If your cat has gone blind suddenly, get her back to the vet NOW! She
needs to have her blood pressure checked immediately. Hypertension (high
blood pressure) will cause the retinas to detach, causing sudden
blindness. Don't assume that your vet checked your cats blood pressure.
A lot of vets don't yet have BP monitors, and it is a service that has
to be requested, is charged for separately, and is not done as a part of
a regular check-up. If she does have high bood pressure and you get her
on Norvasc ***right away***, chances are good the retinas will re-attach
she'll recover her eyesight. Hypertension is called the silent killer
because the cat shows no symptoms until it goes blind, and even then
people wrongly assume it's because of old age. It is also common in cats
with kidney issues and hyperthyroidism. BTW 15 is not that old and I
wouldn't expect to see age-related blindness in a cat of that age.
Please get this cat to a vet right away!

Megan



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providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision,
raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and
material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his
way."

- W.H. Murray

If your cat has gone blind suddenly, get her back to the vet NOW! She
needs to have her blood pressure checked immediately. Hypertension (high
blood pressure) will cause the retinas to detach, causing sudden
blindness. Don't assume that your vet checked your cats blood pressure.
A lot of vets don't yet have BP monitors, and it is a service that has
to be requested, is charged for separately, and is not done as a part of
a regular check-up. If she does have high bood pressure and you get her
on Norvasc ***right away***, chances are good the retinas will re-attach
she'll recover her eyesight. Hypertension is called the silent killer
because the cat shows no symptoms until it goes blind, and even then
people wrongly assume it's because of old age. It is also common in cats
with kidney issues and hyperthyroidism. BTW 15 is not that old and I
wouldn't expect to see age-related blindness in a cat of that age.
Please get this cat to a vet right away!

Megan



"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do
nothing."

-Edmund Burke

Learn The TRUTH About Declawing
http://www.stopdeclaw.com

Zuzu's Cats Photo Album:
http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22

"Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one
elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and
splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then
providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision,
raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and
material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his
way."

- W.H. Murray

If your cat has gone blind suddenly, get her back to the vet NOW! She
needs to have her blood pressure checked immediately. Hypertension (high
blood pressure) will cause the retinas to detach, causing sudden
blindness. Don't assume that your vet checked your cats blood pressure.
A lot of vets don't yet have BP monitors, and it is a service that has
to be requested, is charged for separately, and is not done as a part of
a regular check-up. If she does have high bood pressure and you get her
on Norvasc ***right away***, chances are good the retinas will re-attach
she'll recover her eyesight. Hypertension is called the silent killer
because the cat shows no symptoms until it goes blind, and even then
people wrongly assume it's because of old age. It is also common in cats
with kidney issues and hyperthyroidism. BTW 15 is not that old and I
wouldn't expect to see age-related blindness in a cat of that age.
Please get this cat to a vet right away!

Megan



"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do
nothing."

-Edmund Burke

Learn The TRUTH About Declawing
http://www.stopdeclaw.com

Zuzu's Cats Photo Album:
http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22

"Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one
elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and
splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then
providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision,
raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and
material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his
way."

- W.H. Murray

in article , jks0614 at
wrote on 6/24/04 5:41 PM:

Shana has now gone blind at the age of 15. I just had her to an
excellent vet & had blood tests, etc. She's actually doing quite well
although there are signs of kidneys getting older. A bit of blood in
her urine, but I've been given an anti-biotic. Some pressure in her
eyes, given med. Not eating, given appetite stimulant.
Is there anyone that give give me feedback on their experience(s) of
their cat(s) becoming blind & their behavior. I've already looked up
about keeping things the same in the house, etc. It's just that I
notice she's walking around with a "deep" yowl. I call her or go &
pick her up.
I'm looking for other owners that have experienced an adult cat that
went blind & what they noticed with their behavior.
Thanx all...
Joan

Alarm. Sudden blindness can be due to high blood pressure which most vets do
not check due to not having the equipment. Can you get this checked??

in article , jks0614 at
wrote on 6/24/04 5:41 PM:

Shana has now gone blind at the age of 15. I just had her to an
excellent vet & had blood tests, etc. She's actually doing quite well
although there are signs of kidneys getting older. A bit of blood in
her urine, but I've been given an anti-biotic. Some pressure in her
eyes, given med. Not eating, given appetite stimulant.
Is there anyone that give give me feedback on their experience(s) of
their cat(s) becoming blind & their behavior. I've already looked up
about keeping things the same in the house, etc. It's just that I
notice she's walking around with a "deep" yowl. I call her or go &
pick her up.
I'm looking for other owners that have experienced an adult cat that
went blind & what they noticed with their behavior.
Thanx all...
Joan

Alarm. Sudden blindness can be due to high blood pressure which most vets do
not check due to not having the equipment. Can you get this checked??

in article , jks0614 at
wrote on 6/24/04 5:41 PM:

Shana has now gone blind at the age of 15. I just had her to an
excellent vet & had blood tests, etc. She's actually doing quite well
although there are signs of kidneys getting older. A bit of blood in
her urine, but I've been given an anti-biotic. Some pressure in her
eyes, given med. Not eating, given appetite stimulant.
Is there anyone that give give me feedback on their experience(s) of
their cat(s) becoming blind & their behavior. I've already looked up
about keeping things the same in the house, etc. It's just that I
notice she's walking around with a "deep" yowl. I call her or go &
pick her up.
I'm looking for other owners that have experienced an adult cat that
went blind & what they noticed with their behavior.
Thanx all...
Joan

Alarm. Sudden blindness can be due to high blood pressure which most vets do
not check due to not having the equipment. Can you get this checked??