we took home a baby male kitten, we think he was born around september 10th so hes pretty small. But he doesnt acknowledge things through seeing. he runs up to us when we make a sound and he knows us by our smell, but he doesnt seem to look at things. he has nice blue eyes, but im not sure if hes blind or does it take awhile for babies eyes to completely work?
2006-10-02 12:52:49 · 14 answers · asked by NK 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
You've got a little bitty one, don't you?
No matter what his real age, regarding the blindness thing.
Some cats are blind, but many baby kittens have blue eyes. There are certain simple tests a vet can perform that can check his eyesite.
Here's the simplest at home one you can do.
Get a string, a long one- see if he chases it.
OR
Get a laser pointer (they have them for cat toys) and in a dark room, point it at the floor a few inches in front of him (do ot shine in face or eyes!) and see if he chases it.
Most kittens past 4 weeks old with bat at things and chase them a little if they can see.
Otherwise, there is a simple blink response test your vet can do..
Many kittens have that wide eyes look, and may not seem to focus on you- but if they will bat at a string (moving slowly) or other play toys, they can see.
Blue eyes do not mean blind- many siamese cross breeds have blue eyes without the siamese markings.
2006-10-02 13:16:13 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Max 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I sure hope he wasn't born September 10th cause he is way too young to be without his mother. Kittens should be with their mother until at least 8 weeks of age. You need to take him back to be with his mother if possible or buy him some cat milk or goat's milk and start feeding him.
As for the blindness thing, I would just take him to the vet for a check up and see what he or she thinks. They can also estimate the kittens age and tell you anything that you may need to do if he needs formula.
Most kittens at a young age have blue eyes and then their eyes change to whatever color they are going to be later.
2006-10-02 20:30:24 · answer #2 · answered by Turtle 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know for sure because I can't see the kitten. Blue eyes usually is a rag doll type cat and are often crosses eyed. Mine is. She sees fine now that she is older but it took a couple of years for her brain to figure out what it was seeing. Also the kittens I have had don't see real well until they are about 10 weeks old. Good luck with your search.
2006-10-02 20:01:14 · answer #3 · answered by wrivkah97845 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he's running around he is probably a little older than you estimate his age to be. If his eyes are open (at about two weeks of age) he should be able to see.
Where did you take him home from? He definitely needs to go to a vet to start his kitten shots so do that immediately and the vet will help your determine the extent of his vision. Even if he is blind he can be a wonderful pet in the protected environment of your home. He still needs shots, testing for FIV and leukemia diseases and neutering so you must take him to a vet.
2006-10-02 19:59:59 · answer #4 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
when he is looking at you try moving your hands towards his face kind or fast...kind of like your going to hit him on the nose. But DO NOT hit him...if he blinks he can see you. If not then he's blind. Alot of white cats with blue eyes are blind... his eyes should be opened already so that can't be a problem.
2006-10-02 21:27:53 · answer #5 · answered by cherrydevil119 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This kitten is far too young to be away from its mum. Are you fostering the poor little thing?
At that age his eyes wouldnt be working properly yet, his sense of smell and hearing are what he uses, even if he was with his mother.
But it would be a very good idea to take him to the vet.
2006-10-02 20:18:30 · answer #6 · answered by Feline Female 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, if his eyes are open and he is running around his sight should be working normally.
A cats sight can be difficult to determine. Go to a vet to be sure.
2006-10-02 19:59:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
possibly blind if it makes a huge difference take him to the vet (he should be checked out anyway) and im sure they would know how to test him...try dangling a string in front of him and see if he tries to catch it
2006-10-02 20:00:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
buy a bottle and formula for the poor thing! He is far too small why would you take him away from his mother at that age it might not seem cruel but it is. For shame
2006-10-02 19:59:40 · answer #9 · answered by YaMa 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Are you nuts??????????? Why on earth did you take this kitty so young? It was WAY TO YOUNG TO BE TAKEN FROM IT'S MOTHER. Take that poor kitty back to it's mother as it needs it's mother's milk. What planet have you been on? People like you do not need pets.
2006-10-02 20:46:36 · answer #10 · answered by Just me 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋