2006-07-04 03:16:04 · 14 answers · asked by Holly Da Hedgehog 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
When they get old their visual nerves gets weakened just as humans.
2006-07-04 03:22:54 · answer #1 · answered by Eshwar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most dont. Some develop cataracts, which can be treated if the cat is not too old and is otherwise healthy. They will occasionally become blind if an eye infection is not treated by a vet, but as human eyesight dims with age, so it does with animals, but not to the extent of blindness normally.
2006-07-04 10:11:07 · answer #2 · answered by k0005kat@btinternet.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
The most common cause of sudden blindness in older cats is probably hypertension (high blood pressure), usually associated with hyperthyroidism, kidney disease, diabetes or some other systemic illness.
Optic neuritis does occur independently of hypertension. In addition, glaucoma can cause blindness that seems to have a sudden onset, even though it has quietly been causing damage for some time. This is actually one of the causes of optic neuritis. Cats do not get glaucoma as often as dogs do, but it is something else to consider.
I wish you the best with your pets.
2006-07-04 03:23:46 · answer #3 · answered by raven s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-01 04:43:56 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do older people go blind.
2006-07-04 03:18:55 · answer #5 · answered by Matt S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't believe the stories about too much self loving! (You saw that cat in Shrek2)
2006-07-04 03:24:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lake of protein in there diet - cats require large amounts of protein - feed your pet recommended cat food and not people food
2006-07-04 05:12:43 · answer #7 · answered by 2LITTLEBADONES 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It applies to all living creatures that includes humans
2006-07-05 06:17:27 · answer #8 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its an aging thing ! its just like old people how nearly all of them have to wear glasses and have hearing aids. its just one of the many drawbacks of aging!
2006-07-04 03:28:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they are old, like old people suffer from poor eyesight / hearing
2006-07-06 06:17:12 · answer #10 · answered by j_piccioni 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋