UtchieB's right eye is swollen shut....

[moosmom]

He's been sleeping all day, which is very unusual since he's a wild man.

I noticed that his right eye was puffy and watery. When I investigated further, I noticed his third eyelid is totally covering his eye. I think he probably got scratched while playing with one of the kittens.

So, he's off to the vet as soon as I can get an appointment tomorrow. My friend Nancy said I should take him to an emergency vet, but I don't think that's necessary. My poor baby.

I'll keep you posted. I hope it's nothing serious.

[Karen]

Yowch, poor guy! Hope it heals quickly, whatever it is! Do you have an E-collar you can put on him for the night, just so he doesn't aggravate it further?

[cassiesmom]

Aww, Utchie! I hope your eye feels much better soon so you can go back to your active self. Gentle little *kiss* for you.

[Lilith Cherry]

Hey sweetie, hope your eye feels better very soon! I am going to visit my opthalmologist tomorrow too so I will think of you!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope it's nothing serious and the vet can fix him right up. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.

[moosmom]

He slept in my arms all night and he didn't eat all day!! Now that is unusual, which means he doesn't feel good. I was able to get him to eat. Don't want his blood sugar dropping. Just waiting for the vet to open at 8.

[moosmom]

He's got a severe case of pink eye. The vet did a dye test to make sure there was no corneal scratch. His eye was so swollen, the vet had to separate the third eyelid with a Q-tip. There was bloody tinge which indicated imflammation. He's now on Neomyacin ointment 3 times a day for a week.

I feel so bad for him. Vet says it's contagious to my other cats. That bothers me, since I can't isolate him from my other cats. Kinda difficult when you live in a a two room studio.

What I can't believe is how fast this came on! Less than 24 hours. Vet said that's how severe it was.

So...$100 bucks later Just glad he'll be okay.

[Taz_Zoee]

Glad you figured out what it was and it's not a scratch. I will be hoping the other kitties do not get this. Fingers crossed!!!

Gentle hugs to UtchieB!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I hope he'll recover quickly and that none of your other cats will get this. Good luck.

[happylabs]

Poor U.B. I didn't even know cats could get pink eye. I know you will nurse him back to health in no time.

[Catty1]

Get well soon, Utchie! I hope no other cats get it...or that you have a lot of extra ointment just in case.

[Karen]

Whew, while it may be contagious, at least it is nothing that causes permanent damage if treated. Here's hoping the others do not get it, and that it responds rapidly to the medication. It's a good thing, in retrospect, that he wasn't feeling playful, so maybe the others will be safe.

[phesina]

I'm glad for the diagnosis and treatment. Prayers that this heals well and quickly and doesn't spread to any of the other cats. God bless you, Donna, for getting this checked out so quickly.

[moosmom]

Conjunctivitis is common in multi-cat households according to my "cat bible" Cornell Book of Cats. I'm just going to have to take my chances and pray none of the other kids get it. His eye already looks better!

There was no question that he needed to go to the vet. It's a good thing I have a pet sitting job coming up next week or I'd be royally screwed. Between my car and cat health issues, my savings is now wiped out. *sigh*

[moosmom]

UtchieB is one sick little boy. He started sneezing yesterday so I called the vet. He's now on a course of Ammoxi. I've also been giving him Lysine for his immune system. I feel so bad for him. He's never been this clingy with me. He's resting under the heated throw.