I'm adopting a kitten that was born eyeless. I wanted to know if anyone here knows of any complications she may face in the future?
I know she has a high possibilty of getting infections, and she will most likely have her eyes sewn shut. I work at a vet's office, but I want others opinions, especially owners that have had a simillar situation.
thanks!!!
2006-09-25 03:30:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Cats do much if not all their stuff by instinct and her HEARING. It will be challenging. My Stimpy has all her faculties but your question was intriguing.
2006-09-25 03:42:26 · answer #1 · answered by renhoez 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think u are commendable. There is absolutely no reason at all why the kitten can't live a happy life, animals are amazing at adapting to thir circumstances (unlike humans in the same situation!). Her instincts will be on full alert. Make sure, after she has mentally mapped her surrroundings, that u do not change your house around to much, keep her litter box in the same place, as with her food and she will be fine. Good luck to both of u
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Zoologist working with wildlife rehabilitation and domestic animal rescue
2006-09-25 10:39:28 · answer #2 · answered by Serry's mum 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't remember the name of the show but I've seen a happy cat with both eyes sewn shut after having infections. He didn't had any problems because of his hair... cat don't need their eyes that much. He loved walking in the garden. He just walked more slowly and seemed to enjoy life :-)
2006-09-25 10:44:35 · answer #3 · answered by Mel 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had a cat that went totally blind.
Blind animals learn to adapt using their other senses. My cat was a little different since she could see at one time and then couldn't, so she was already familiar with her surroundings (we just made sure that everything stayed the same or it seemed to mess her up) She used to still jump up on chairs, by first locating it with her nose, then jumping from memory.
There is no reason that your kitty cannot have a full and happy life without a few precautions on your part, of course!
Check out this website for tips on how to live wiith a blind cat:
http://www.petplace.com/cats/living-with-a-blind-cat/page1.aspx
Good luck and I commend you for taking on an animal that others may not want since she is "different". Kudos to you.
2006-09-25 10:44:25 · answer #4 · answered by msnite1969 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your aware of the potential risks. Be sure to remember not to change the arrangement of the room or her litter box. At least until she gets her bearings. Blindness from birth is much easier for her to adjust. Please keep in mind that, as with any disability, her other senses will be more attuned. Also, not that I think you would but I had a person with a blind cat trim the whiskers. Please don't. Just be sure to keep her ears free of infection and mites. She needs her balance. I think you'll do fine! Best of luck to you.
2006-09-25 10:48:54 · answer #5 · answered by malibuz 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would try to keep her contained in one room for a while, so she can acclimate to your home and the sounds she hears. Then let her explore around in other parts of the house so she can ease herself into the surroundings. Hopefully, she will be a happy, well-adjusted kitty. You are a brave person for taking on such a responsibility!
Good luck!
2006-09-25 12:06:55 · answer #6 · answered by Cara M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to be a vet tech and my friend adopted a kitten like this. She was fine. The only thing was that her eyes weeped a lot. She played like a normal cat though. It was weird becuase it seemed like she could see. We named her Stevie after Stevie Wonder.
2006-09-25 19:02:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
wow you really are something!! that's great that you can take on such a challenge. i love cats myself. about that litter box coment that someone made, cats can smell. i wouldn't worry too much about that part. best of luck to both of you!!
2006-09-25 10:44:01 · answer #8 · answered by snicker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many complications she will face in the future - walking into tables being the primary one
2006-09-25 10:38:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
wow,,thats a challenge, theres gonna be alot of issues with it,,litter box for instance>>>
2006-09-25 10:34:03 · answer #10 · answered by roezbuddz77 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋