I noticed today that my cat has not only the usual odd brown fleck in her iris, but also what almost looks like a ring or partial ring of dark (inside the iris, more or less going around the mid-point of the iris encircling the pupil area).
Has anyone ever seen that before?
She has recently been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, and is 13 years old.
Linda
2007-01-14 10:10:21 · 6 answers · asked by Linda C 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Just to add...she apparently has not a bad case of HT and is on a fairly low dose of medication, as of last week when she was diagnosed.
She was fairly plump to begin with and although we were trying to thin her down hadn't lost much weight because because we have to leave food out for her brother who has always been extremely thin. However, she HAD lost a bit of weight recently which is what alerted us to her condition.
2007-01-14 17:16:02 · update #1
I hope she is on medication for the hyperthyroidism. That disease increases the blood pressure and can definitely affect the eyes and I think lead to retina detachment and blindness.
Call the vet and tell him about this tomorrow.
2007-01-14 10:20:23 · answer #1 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Odd colorations in the eye are common. I would just mention it to the vet the next time you are in with her. Hopefully you are able to treat the hyperthyroidism with either twice-a-day pills or the radioactive iodine (though they have to be healthy enough for this). I would also suggest doing a phone consult with Cornell University's Feline Health Center Calmuti Consultation Service to find out the absolute best diet to prevent her from losing too much weight. It is about $50, but helped me immensely with my cat.
2007-01-14 10:18:01 · answer #2 · answered by shasser2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont worry its probably an iris cyst, benign. It may be a good idea for a vet to look at the eye with a scope to see it better. other things can be a melanoma- but a vet can help you differentiate this.
2007-01-14 10:18:24 · answer #3 · answered by patsfan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iridology is quackery no matter which species you apply it to.
What you describe is a common phenomenon in older mammals, especially if they have a history of eye problems. It's not inherently harmful but if it changes rapidly or you see other symptoms have her eyes checked. Hyperthyroidism causes elevated blood pressure which can damage the eye over time.
2007-01-14 10:22:31 · answer #4 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take kitty to the vet and make sure she taking medince for the hyperthyroidism and check the eye out hopes all works out for you
2007-01-14 10:37:42 · answer #5 · answered by pattibcacl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh sure! for all time lol, it makes me leap up with fright and exhibit remorseful about (cats call) and then I comprehend that's basically between the cats rubber balls that i'm stepping on. it really is so humorous at the same time as that takes position! lol
2016-10-17 01:24:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋