T.C.

My cat MooShoo had the herpes virus in his eyes. He's got a bad URI right now and I took him to the vet yesterday. The vet did a complete test on his eyes including squirting dye in his eyes and shining a black light on them.

Because of the virus (which has been dormant) Moo is blind in his right eye and can see shadows out of his left. The vet told me that the globe in his good eye was swollen but wasn't sure if it was just the way the breed is. Moo was rescued from a very bad breeder whose whole litter had the same virus. Not only that but Moo and his siblings also tested positive for FIP. It doesn't mean he'll get it, it only means he's been exposed to it. That's why I have to be very careful when he gets sick.

Anyway, I would definitely suggest you take your kitty to a specialist (it'll probably cost a bit but it's well worth it) I had taken Moo to a feline opthalmology specialist who did a complete work up and said that because of the herpes virus, Moo has scar tissue over both corneas and his eyelids are turned in because of it. He told me that herpes is brought on by stress and any other surgery (Moo had already had 2 surgeries) would only activate the virus and cause more scar tissue on top of the scarring he already had. In other words, what I have is what I get.

So, please keep me posted on the outcome. It may be a little expensive, but it will be well worth it to know what's going on with your kitties.

Good luck, hon.