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

[emily_the_spoiled]

I can not attest to cataract removal in cats, but in humans it is an "easy" surgery with very few complications and the big payoff is that the person does not go blind. Cataracts will usually only occur once, so it will not be a re-occuring problem for Mogwli.

Good luck!

[Freedom]

Sugar had cataract surgery in January. She is 10 year old bichon, so it is a bit different; age related cataract vs. juvenile & dog vs. cat. But I am SO glad we did this. She can SEE! Well worth it. We only did one eye for now, on the surgeon's recommendation. One eye was completely blind with the cataract. The other has about 30% peripheral vision. So the surgeon recommended doing the blind eye, that way if anything went wrong, the dog still had the limited vision.

For funding, you can try www.imom.org.
For payment plans, you can try www.carecredit.com

Also, check with your state veterinary association. The RI vet group does have a grant program.

Is there a vet nuniversity program near you? They may have a funding option; however, that may require that you use their facilities and docters; it sounds as though you have found an excellent surgeon already. maybe his office also has some suggestions for funding options.

[kb2yjx]

I second Freedom's idea about the vet school near to where you live and to check out if they can help!!! Your little fella is a cutie!!! My Boo lost her vision at 15.She had been fine and one day ran into the wall!!! She lived with 8 other cats at the time and Spunky became even more devoted to her! She lived another year, then kidney disease got her. Dad, like a previous post said, you were sent Mowgli for a reason!!! Many prayers for you both!!!

[mrspunkysmom]

Having had cataracts surgery myself, I can say it is easy. I would get a second opinion for your cat. And do some web research, but keep in mind there are fifty-eleven opinions out there.

This looks to be a good link:

info on cataracts

[catmandu]

Whatever Happens The Pet Angels Wil Be There For Mowgli To Comfort Him.
And All Of Us At The Found Paradise Cat Hotel Are Sending Prayers That Come What May, Mowgli Will Be All Right!!!

[rg_girlca]

I am so sorry to hear that this is happening to the first cat you have ever own and he sure is a real cutie patootie.

Prayers and positive thoughts on the way for Mowgli, that his eyesight will be saved.

[mruffruff]

The cataract surgery would be the best way to go if you can. The cost is awful, but the results are usually amazing.

The doctor may have suggested removal because it would eliminate the possibility of other disease (such as glaucoma) or injury because the eyes would not be protected by blinking. I would certainly ask.