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"MC" wrote in message ...
Hi Rene, My cat got a cloudy eye at about 10 mos of age and I took him to the vet on day 2 after it got worse and he started to hold his eye slightly shut. It turned out to be uveitis, and he tested clean for the standard ailments that the vet said might be causes. He had no apparent eye injury. The vet said sometimes it just happens. He got eye drops for about 1 month when the *other* eye got blurry and reflecting funny so I took him in right away for diagnosis. Same thing. About 8 weeks of eye drops and check ups beginning to end and he's looking bright and sparkly. His littermate of the same age never had any trouble and they played the entire time. For me, taking my cat to the vet ASAP was the best thing to help him recover faster. cheers, Marla the catlady Marla, Thanks for the info. I've printed out your message so we can take it to the appointment. He has not been squinting or anything, even though this has been probably progressing over a month or so. My b/f and I are very concerned about him, and if anything unusual happens before his appt. with the specialist next week, we'd definately take him in sooner. Thanks to everyone for the good thoughts and messages. I will post updates when I know more. Headbutts from Benny in the meantime! Rene |
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"MC" wrote in message ...
Hi Rene, My cat got a cloudy eye at about 10 mos of age and I took him to the vet on day 2 after it got worse and he started to hold his eye slightly shut. It turned out to be uveitis, and he tested clean for the standard ailments that the vet said might be causes. He had no apparent eye injury. The vet said sometimes it just happens. He got eye drops for about 1 month when the *other* eye got blurry and reflecting funny so I took him in right away for diagnosis. Same thing. About 8 weeks of eye drops and check ups beginning to end and he's looking bright and sparkly. His littermate of the same age never had any trouble and they played the entire time. For me, taking my cat to the vet ASAP was the best thing to help him recover faster. cheers, Marla the catlady Marla, Thanks for the info. I've printed out your message so we can take it to the appointment. He has not been squinting or anything, even though this has been probably progressing over a month or so. My b/f and I are very concerned about him, and if anything unusual happens before his appt. with the specialist next week, we'd definately take him in sooner. Thanks to everyone for the good thoughts and messages. I will post updates when I know more. Headbutts from Benny in the meantime! Rene |
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Malusee had problems with her eyes, caused by a herpes virus. She did end
up with cloudyness in both eyes. We did take her to an optomotrist, and wish had much sooner. I'm glad to hear that you are seeing one right away. Good Luck to Benny. jen Benny, a 3 y/o DSH, has recently developed a slight cloudiness in his right eye. I think it's been slowly coming on, but at first I thought it was just the way his eye reflected in the dark/shadows--the way cat's eyes tend to glow. When I held him in the light and looked closer, I saw it was more than that. First off--my b/f and I have a vet appointment for Wednesday to check this out. But does anyone have any suggestions on what to ask the vet, or what this may or may not be? It has not affected his mood or appetite, nor in the way he plays or interacts with Tucker, his 5 y/o kitty pal. I fear he may have some sight loss, as he seems to favor the other side a bit. He does not scratch or bother the eye, and there is no unusual discharge. (He is indoor only, and neutered.) Can cats get cataracts at three years old?! I'm worried about him. He seems too young to have eye problems, and up until now, he's been a very healthy cat. I shouldn't jump to conclusions yet, but he's such a sweet cat. . . TIA, Rene |
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Malusee had problems with her eyes, caused by a herpes virus. She did end
up with cloudyness in both eyes. We did take her to an optomotrist, and wish had much sooner. I'm glad to hear that you are seeing one right away. Good Luck to Benny. jen Benny, a 3 y/o DSH, has recently developed a slight cloudiness in his right eye. I think it's been slowly coming on, but at first I thought it was just the way his eye reflected in the dark/shadows--the way cat's eyes tend to glow. When I held him in the light and looked closer, I saw it was more than that. First off--my b/f and I have a vet appointment for Wednesday to check this out. But does anyone have any suggestions on what to ask the vet, or what this may or may not be? It has not affected his mood or appetite, nor in the way he plays or interacts with Tucker, his 5 y/o kitty pal. I fear he may have some sight loss, as he seems to favor the other side a bit. He does not scratch or bother the eye, and there is no unusual discharge. (He is indoor only, and neutered.) Can cats get cataracts at three years old?! I'm worried about him. He seems too young to have eye problems, and up until now, he's been a very healthy cat. I shouldn't jump to conclusions yet, but he's such a sweet cat. . . TIA, Rene |
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Malusee had problems with her eyes, caused by a herpes virus. She did end
up with cloudyness in both eyes. We did take her to an optomotrist, and wish had much sooner. I'm glad to hear that you are seeing one right away. Good Luck to Benny. jen Benny, a 3 y/o DSH, has recently developed a slight cloudiness in his right eye. I think it's been slowly coming on, but at first I thought it was just the way his eye reflected in the dark/shadows--the way cat's eyes tend to glow. When I held him in the light and looked closer, I saw it was more than that. First off--my b/f and I have a vet appointment for Wednesday to check this out. But does anyone have any suggestions on what to ask the vet, or what this may or may not be? It has not affected his mood or appetite, nor in the way he plays or interacts with Tucker, his 5 y/o kitty pal. I fear he may have some sight loss, as he seems to favor the other side a bit. He does not scratch or bother the eye, and there is no unusual discharge. (He is indoor only, and neutered.) Can cats get cataracts at three years old?! I'm worried about him. He seems too young to have eye problems, and up until now, he's been a very healthy cat. I shouldn't jump to conclusions yet, but he's such a sweet cat. . . TIA, Rene |
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A herpes virus? That's interesting. You guys are giving me hope that
he'll be able to be treated and ok. Only six days until his appointment. . . Rene "jen" wrote in message ... Malusee had problems with her eyes, caused by a herpes virus. She did end up with cloudyness in both eyes. We did take her to an optomotrist, and wish had much sooner. I'm glad to hear that you are seeing one right away. Good Luck to Benny. jen Benny, a 3 y/o DSH, has recently developed a slight cloudiness in his right eye. I think it's been slowly coming on, but at first I thought it was just the way his eye reflected in the dark/shadows--the way cat's eyes tend to glow. When I held him in the light and looked closer, I saw it was more than that. First off--my b/f and I have a vet appointment for Wednesday to check this out. But does anyone have any suggestions on what to ask the vet, or what this may or may not be? It has not affected his mood or appetite, nor in the way he plays or interacts with Tucker, his 5 y/o kitty pal. I fear he may have some sight loss, as he seems to favor the other side a bit. He does not scratch or bother the eye, and there is no unusual discharge. (He is indoor only, and neutered.) Can cats get cataracts at three years old?! I'm worried about him. He seems too young to have eye problems, and up until now, he's been a very healthy cat. I shouldn't jump to conclusions yet, but he's such a sweet cat. . . TIA, Rene |
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A herpes virus? That's interesting. You guys are giving me hope that
he'll be able to be treated and ok. Only six days until his appointment. . . Rene "jen" wrote in message ... Malusee had problems with her eyes, caused by a herpes virus. She did end up with cloudyness in both eyes. We did take her to an optomotrist, and wish had much sooner. I'm glad to hear that you are seeing one right away. Good Luck to Benny. jen Benny, a 3 y/o DSH, has recently developed a slight cloudiness in his right eye. I think it's been slowly coming on, but at first I thought it was just the way his eye reflected in the dark/shadows--the way cat's eyes tend to glow. When I held him in the light and looked closer, I saw it was more than that. First off--my b/f and I have a vet appointment for Wednesday to check this out. But does anyone have any suggestions on what to ask the vet, or what this may or may not be? It has not affected his mood or appetite, nor in the way he plays or interacts with Tucker, his 5 y/o kitty pal. I fear he may have some sight loss, as he seems to favor the other side a bit. He does not scratch or bother the eye, and there is no unusual discharge. (He is indoor only, and neutered.) Can cats get cataracts at three years old?! I'm worried about him. He seems too young to have eye problems, and up until now, he's been a very healthy cat. I shouldn't jump to conclusions yet, but he's such a sweet cat. . . TIA, Rene |
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A herpes virus? That's interesting. You guys are giving me hope that
he'll be able to be treated and ok. Only six days until his appointment. . . Rene "jen" wrote in message ... Malusee had problems with her eyes, caused by a herpes virus. She did end up with cloudyness in both eyes. We did take her to an optomotrist, and wish had much sooner. I'm glad to hear that you are seeing one right away. Good Luck to Benny. jen Benny, a 3 y/o DSH, has recently developed a slight cloudiness in his right eye. I think it's been slowly coming on, but at first I thought it was just the way his eye reflected in the dark/shadows--the way cat's eyes tend to glow. When I held him in the light and looked closer, I saw it was more than that. First off--my b/f and I have a vet appointment for Wednesday to check this out. But does anyone have any suggestions on what to ask the vet, or what this may or may not be? It has not affected his mood or appetite, nor in the way he plays or interacts with Tucker, his 5 y/o kitty pal. I fear he may have some sight loss, as he seems to favor the other side a bit. He does not scratch or bother the eye, and there is no unusual discharge. (He is indoor only, and neutered.) Can cats get cataracts at three years old?! I'm worried about him. He seems too young to have eye problems, and up until now, he's been a very healthy cat. I shouldn't jump to conclusions yet, but he's such a sweet cat. . . TIA, Rene |
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The vet and I learned alot those few years. She also had some allergy
problems, my little problem child. : ) We eventually found that a careful balance of steroids, anti-viral drops in her eye, and estrogen pills kept her pretty healthy and comfortable. Malusee ended up having surgery on her eye to repair the cornea, but we also were totally uneducated about it and were learning as we went along. Had I been to the optometrist much earlier, we probably could have avoided it. But the surgery was a great success, the Drs were very impressed with her recovery. It's been years since that all went on, so my memory it not great about her symptoms any more. But I think that going to the optometrist certainly gives Benny a great chance. jen A herpes virus? That's interesting. You guys are giving me hope that he'll be able to be treated and ok. Only six days until his appointment. . . Rene Malusee had problems with her eyes, caused by a herpes virus. She did end up with cloudyness in both eyes. We did take her to an optomotrist, and wish had much sooner. I'm glad to hear that you are seeing one right away. Good Luck to Benny. jen Benny, a 3 y/o DSH, has recently developed a slight cloudiness in his right eye. I think it's been slowly coming on, but at first I thought it was just the way his eye reflected in the dark/shadows--the way cat's eyes tend to glow. When I held him in the light and looked closer, I saw it was more than that. First off--my b/f and I have a vet appointment for Wednesday to check this out. But does anyone have any suggestions on what to ask the vet, or what this may or may not be? It has not affected his mood or appetite, nor in the way he plays or interacts with Tucker, his 5 y/o kitty pal. I fear he may have some sight loss, as he seems to favor the other side a bit. He does not scratch or bother the eye, and there is no unusual discharge. (He is indoor only, and neutered.) Can cats get cataracts at three years old?! I'm worried about him. He seems too young to have eye problems, and up until now, he's been a very healthy cat. I shouldn't jump to conclusions yet, but he's such a sweet cat. . . TIA, Rene |
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The vet and I learned alot those few years. She also had some allergy
problems, my little problem child. : ) We eventually found that a careful balance of steroids, anti-viral drops in her eye, and estrogen pills kept her pretty healthy and comfortable. Malusee ended up having surgery on her eye to repair the cornea, but we also were totally uneducated about it and were learning as we went along. Had I been to the optometrist much earlier, we probably could have avoided it. But the surgery was a great success, the Drs were very impressed with her recovery. It's been years since that all went on, so my memory it not great about her symptoms any more. But I think that going to the optometrist certainly gives Benny a great chance. jen A herpes virus? That's interesting. You guys are giving me hope that he'll be able to be treated and ok. Only six days until his appointment. . . Rene Malusee had problems with her eyes, caused by a herpes virus. She did end up with cloudyness in both eyes. We did take her to an optomotrist, and wish had much sooner. I'm glad to hear that you are seeing one right away. Good Luck to Benny. jen Benny, a 3 y/o DSH, has recently developed a slight cloudiness in his right eye. I think it's been slowly coming on, but at first I thought it was just the way his eye reflected in the dark/shadows--the way cat's eyes tend to glow. When I held him in the light and looked closer, I saw it was more than that. First off--my b/f and I have a vet appointment for Wednesday to check this out. But does anyone have any suggestions on what to ask the vet, or what this may or may not be? It has not affected his mood or appetite, nor in the way he plays or interacts with Tucker, his 5 y/o kitty pal. I fear he may have some sight loss, as he seems to favor the other side a bit. He does not scratch or bother the eye, and there is no unusual discharge. (He is indoor only, and neutered.) Can cats get cataracts at three years old?! I'm worried about him. He seems too young to have eye problems, and up until now, he's been a very healthy cat. I shouldn't jump to conclusions yet, but he's such a sweet cat. . . TIA, Rene |
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