My 13 week old kitty going blind =( *Update-Post 31*

[MyCatMowgli]

Yup, Im definitely going to give it some time.

I am so anxious to see the optometrist!

[catmandu]

Actuallysight Is Not As Importatnt To A Cat. I Remember A Show On Pbs Where They Said That A Cat At The Most Has A Very Blurry Image Of The World, And That Thier Sense F Feel And Smell And Hearing Are Far More Impirtant To Them. My Princeess Is Sight Impaired And So Where My Older Cats Smokey And Range Blossom.
And Being This Young Mowgli Will Learn To Adapt That Much Quicker.
Please Keep Us Updated On Your Dear Companion.

[Freedom]

Prayers for Mowgli, hugs for you. Whatever develops, I know you will find a way. And Mowgli, well, he will adapt just fine to almost anything. (Bobby isn't adapting to liquid meds; pills are fine. You can't have everything!) Keep us updated!

My dog, Sugar, had cataract surgery earlier this year. The eye specialist we go to is just amazing, she knows SO much, just specifically for the eyes. I am glad you are getting in to a specialist.

[Medusa]

My Creamsicle is not only deaf but partially blind as well and nothing stops this little brat, nothing! I'm sorry that Mowgli may be losing his vision but if you keep him indoors, he should adapt just fine, especially if he has a playmate. Try not to worry too much. He came to you for a reason and his survival rate has soared because of you. Prayers going out that it's something treatable but if not, prayers still going out......

[critter crazy]

Awww...I am so sorry about Mowgli. But like everyone has already said, he should adjust just fine, if it is untreatable.

[Laura's Babies]

As much as I hate to hear this, blind kitties do fine and after they get use to the house, company does not even realize the cat is blind! I hate to hear tghis little guys is having problems though.

[Catty1]

MCM - it's been pointed out to me that I might have been a bit unclear in my previous post. I meant:

1. Wait and see what the specialist says. If Mowgli needs some treatment, no sense in spending money on a second kitty at the moment. And if Mowgli recovers, he can be on his own. Even without sight, he can be on his own.

2. If you were ever going to get a second kitty, I was teasing that a PT foster parent might be nearby, and you would have a great choice of cuties!

However, I hope you will see Mowgli through this and have him for many years. I think you love that little guy, and he'll be with you for a long time.

[critters]

Hmmm. I wonder whether it's the lens getting opaque, or the cornea?? Could they have glaucoma?? Most typically in a baby this age it's corneal scarring. I'll be most interested to see what the specialist has to say.

As you've heard, blind kitties do just fine, and if they have even a smidgen of vision they can usually make the most of it. Spunk, my blind punk, prefers to climb up rather than jump, which is the main difference.

I agree with Catty1 about waiting on a companion; get one baby sorted out, then you can consider another if you wish.

[phesina]

Prayers are being said for your beloved Mowgli and you.

Love, hugs, and purrs,
Pat and cats

[moosmom]

I would say yes. Kittens need stimulation and what better way than getting him a buddy to hang out with. Two kittens are no more work than 1. GO FOR IT!!!

More pictures please!!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm sorry to hear about Mowgli. Hopefully whatever is wrong with his eyes will be treatable and if not he'll do just fine like others have said. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.

[lvpets2002]

I am sorry for your baby loosing his sight.. However your baby is just so adorable & will do just fine without his eyesight.. I have a one eye baby & another one eyed baby & her other eye has only 1/4 vision.. Here is Autumn with lost eye & 1/4 vision in other one with no parifrial vision..