my cat has had bad eyes for the past 5 yrs !help

[Karen]

You need to take him to a different vet. Obviously the vet you have is not doing a good job of either treating - or explaining - your kitty's eye problems.

[moosmom]

My cat has a herpes virus in his eyes. In order to keep them moist, I use "Natural Tears" and it works well. Maybe trying that will help. Otherwise, I'd seek a different vet.

[Catlady711]

Maybe it's just my personal skeptical nature...

I find it odd that a new user, 2 posts and both saying they have no money but are having medical issues with their cats. (read the OP's other thread).

What I read from this particular post is they paid what they consider alot of money ($50 is a fortune to some, a drop in the bucket to others) for the vet to tell them the leg was broken. I didn't notice any reference to the cost of any treatment if they allowed it, only the initial vet visit.

Also this person said they paid what they consider alot of money (again $50 is a fortune to some, a drop in the bucket to others) to have the eyes looked at and are still having problems, again no reference to any treatment, only the initial vet visit.

Based on my experience at work with ears/eyes/skin problems, many times the owners complaining the loudest about how much it cost and having to come back, are the same owners that waited until it was an emergency, don't finish the meds, never come back for the recommended rechecks, and then wait until it's an emergency again then complain loud and long about how much money they spent and they think the treatment should be free because they have the problem again/still.

While this may not be the case with the OP, I've just heard this so many times at work and that was the situation, that if I had a nickle for every time I'd be a rich woman right now.

If you can't afford the vet, don't have the pet.

And I think it's a bad idea to be wandering around pet message boards looking for a cure for your pet's medical ailements. We are not vets.

The best thing to do is call your own vet and ask them about your concerns and possible prices for things. A phone call is nearly free so it's not going to break the bank to at least call them and ask. They are in the better position to be able to help you.

[Medusa]

Maybe it's just my personal skeptical nature...

I find it odd that a new user, 2 posts and both saying they have no money but are having medical issues with their cats. (read the OP's other thread).

I'm wondering about this myself, actually, but I can give the benefit of the doubt as long as I read another post in the very near future that you've taken your cat/s to another vet and the solutions have been found.

[moosmom]

Catlady711,

You very wise lady. You too, Mary.

I smell a fish.

[Pinot's Mom]

I haven't personally been involved with PT for that long, but I think the skepticism is well warranted-just another opinion. The typing, spelling, and grammar, added to the "5 years" bit smelled fishy to me as well.

[kb2yjx]

I have always wondered WHY if the cat is in such bad shape, why the person would put up a post and wait for advice, instead of taking the cat to the vet. We are not vets, and if the cat is in that bad of shape TAKE IT TO THE VET and do not wait for " advice." Time lost waiting, and affect the outcome of your cat's life. I have waited a LONG time to get that off my chest!!! I agree with the above posts, too!!!