Hey all, I have a question for you guys!
There's a bunch of cats at the local PetSmart up for adoption since they collaborate with the local shelter and bring adoptable cats there. There's one cat in particular I've been interested in for a week or so, a 3 year old black male cat that has been in the adoption agency since he was dropped off at 3 months old and no one has ever wanted to adopt him! Anyway, the only problem I have with this particular cat is one of his eyes (his left one) is partially foggy. I asked about it and she girl there said the cat had a clean bill of health and might "just be going blind" in on eye. I don't think cats "just go blind" and I believe it's some sort of infection or cataract or something and I really want to KNOW what it is before I adopt him. The foggy eye also had some tears coming out of it so his fur around his eye was a little wet, but he did seem in good health otherwise (a bit chubby too).
So my question is should I adopt this cat or ask that they take him to a vet? I'm worried it could be something serious that needs treatment or surgery and I'm not sure I can afford it if it's something very serious that requires many doc visits. I do want to save him though since no one wants the 15 lb black cat with a funky eye, but I think he deserves an awesome home and would get along great with my 5 year old female kitty and my house mate's 3 month old female kitten.
Please give me some advice!
There's a bunch of cats at the local PetSmart up for adoption since they collaborate with the local shelter and bring adoptable cats there. There's one cat in particular I've been interested in for a week or so, a 3 year old black male cat that has been in the adoption agency since he was dropped off at 3 months old and no one has ever wanted to adopt him! Anyway, the only problem I have with this particular cat is one of his eyes (his left one) is partially foggy. I asked about it and she girl there said the cat had a clean bill of health and might "just be going blind" in on eye. I don't think cats "just go blind" and I believe it's some sort of infection or cataract or something and I really want to KNOW what it is before I adopt him. The foggy eye also had some tears coming out of it so his fur around his eye was a little wet, but he did seem in good health otherwise (a bit chubby too).
So my question is should I adopt this cat or ask that they take him to a vet? I'm worried it could be something serious that needs treatment or surgery and I'm not sure I can afford it if it's something very serious that requires many doc visits. I do want to save him though since no one wants the 15 lb black cat with a funky eye, but I think he deserves an awesome home and would get along great with my 5 year old female kitty and my house mate's 3 month old female kitten.
Please give me some advice!