I would like to start by sending best greetings form the UK to all lovers of cats!
I was wondering if people out there had experience of dealing with a blind cat?
My Artemis (Missy) has probably been getting by on very limited vision for some time. My vet now reckons her to be almost completely blind. We are still investigating what might have happened in the last week or so to push her this last step to lost vision - possible blood pressure issue that is under investigation. There is no blood pooled in the eyes and only a minor start of a cataract in one eye.
She is an old lady. Officially she is supposed to be 12-13 years old - from the dates given me by the RSPCA where I adopted her some years ago. The liklihood is that she is considerably older - my vets have all agreed that she is an elderly moggy.
I was wondering if anyone had any advice or suggestions? Or words of support to be honest as it is quite distressing to see her trying to deal with her new handicap (I try not to let it show in case it upsets her).
With regards,
Valksy
I was wondering if people out there had experience of dealing with a blind cat?
My Artemis (Missy) has probably been getting by on very limited vision for some time. My vet now reckons her to be almost completely blind. We are still investigating what might have happened in the last week or so to push her this last step to lost vision - possible blood pressure issue that is under investigation. There is no blood pooled in the eyes and only a minor start of a cataract in one eye.
She is an old lady. Officially she is supposed to be 12-13 years old - from the dates given me by the RSPCA where I adopted her some years ago. The liklihood is that she is considerably older - my vets have all agreed that she is an elderly moggy.
I was wondering if anyone had any advice or suggestions? Or words of support to be honest as it is quite distressing to see her trying to deal with her new handicap (I try not to let it show in case it upsets her).
With regards,
Valksy