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

[MyCatMowgli]

Well Mowgli my first ever cat that Ive owned for 4 weeks, might be going blind.

The first vet I took him to looked at his eyes and said "I wouldnt worry about it"
and "He seems perfectly healthy"

Well his health has been declining over the last week, and his eyes were getting more cloudy in my opinion. So I decided to try another vet.

Well she took one look at his eyes and said . "Yeah, this isnt normal"

Now I had to get bloodwork done, and Im going to see an optometrist prolly next week.
She said I should think about getting him a playmate so he can have help later in life.
This is not what I was expecting as a new cat owner! Im in between jobs and the cash isnt exactly flowing right now.

I feel sad that this great little cat is losing something important to cats. His sight. I know they can live without, but it is an important sense for them.

Wish me luck, in whatever it is I have coming to me.

[Catty1]

PT Prayers for Mowgli - that he has something really treatable!

There are a few PT cats who don't even have eyes...and they do just fine!

HUGS and I hope everything works out.

Have your new vet send any report to your former one. Sounds like they need an education!

[emily_the_spoiled]

One of my cats lost vision in his left eye and only has 70% vision in his right, but you would never guess if from the way he gets around

I adopted him (Ptolemy) and his brother (Newton) together when they were 11 months old and I am glad that I did. When they were first with us, I could tell that Newton would communication some how with him. But after about the first month Ptolemy became absolutely fearless (almost too much )

He does just fine and I wouldn't change my little lovebug for anything in this world!

This is Ptolemy


It took me awhile to figure out why my plants were always flat. I came home early one day and saw Ptolemy sunning himself...being blind does NOT stop him from getting into trouble!


Here is Ptolemy supervising me on the computer. The one good thing is that he will not chase the icon on the computer screen like some of the others, but he does know how to take up more space on the desk

[KittyGurl]

Prayers for you and Mowgli.

((HUGS))

Keep us updated.

[orangemm]

Hugs and prayers for both you and Mowgli. Please keep us posted.

[moosmom]

NCM,

I can see the cloudiness in his eyes. For all it's worth, ask some of the owners of blind kitties here on PT. MooShoo has no vision in his right eye and limited vision in his left. That certainly doesn't stop him. You'll be surprized at how many live long, healthy lives. Cats don't know they have limitations (whatever they may be).They always seem to compensate for it. Just love him and be patient. He'll come around. Please keep us updated. He's a real sweetie.

Come on guys, help me out here.

[Barbara]

I am so sorry for you- but Mowgli will be ok. A good friend of mine has a blind kitty and Penelope is great! Of course she's only inside but she gets around well.
And still there may be some treatment.

Sending all good wishes to you and Mowgli.

[MyCatMowgli]

Thanks for all the kind words. I will keep you all posted as I learn more.

Now the question, do I get him another kitty pal?! The doctor recommended it, but jeez, I just got my first! I wasnt quite ready for a 2nd. lol

[Scooter's Mom]

First, I am so sorry to hear of Mowgli's illness. As the others have said, a kitty can do fine without their sight. I had a kitty (Cassie Kay) with very limited eyesight in one eye, and possibly none in the other. She is now 13 years old and doing terrific. I pray it's not something that causes him any pain, also.

Have you contacted the breeder you got him from? They need to be aware so that they can have the others in the litter tested, or at least let the other owners know.

You can contact me here or our other message board if you want to.

Hugs,
Crystal

[G535]

Blind cats cope much better than humans would, if he's kept inside he doesn't need a companion other than you.

[CathyBogart]

We have seen three blind kitties in the last week at my clinic and they all got along fine without sighted pals to help them around. One of them was quite elderly and still doing wonderfully, in fact she somehow opened her cage and nearly jumped out despite not being able to see where she was going.

[fragrancehound]

Big hugs to you and Mowgli. He is such a cutie.

[MyCatMowgli]

Have you contacted the breeder you got him from? They need to be aware so that they can have the others in the litter tested, or at least let the other owners know.

I actually went to the breeder for his 12th week shot and she saw him.
She said. Oh, I took another kitten in for the same thing and he just said it was a "flash" of the eye.

Well I never heard of that before! and nobody else Ive talked to has either.

She also told me that the mommy cat has one eye like this.

Once I found out more info Ill talk to the breeder again.

She has a guarantee of genetic health for 2 years for any of her kittens. Wonder if this counts! I also wonder what she guarantees, I mean, what we she do if I "Claimed" the guarantee.

No way will I ever give him up. Ive only owned him for four weeks, but I am already more attached to him then any other pet Ive ever had!


Thanks to everyone who is posting nice and encouraging words. You dont know how much it is helping to calm me down!