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Cats pupils larger on one side
My cats' pupils have suddenly grown different sizes, one is quite a bit
larger than the other. Naturally I'm quite concerned (stroke/blood clot?), and she'll be in the vets first thing tomorrow morning. From what I can see they are both reacting to light, although one still remains larger than the other. Is there any easy explanation for this, or is it a guaranteed serious problem? Could it be caused by anything else other than a clot on the brain? Mike |
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On Tue, 18 Jan 2005 02:20:55 +0000, Mike wrote:
My cats' pupils have suddenly grown different sizes, one is quite a bit larger than the other. Naturally I'm quite concerned (stroke/blood clot?), and she'll be in the vets first thing tomorrow morning. From what I can see they are both reacting to light, although one still remains larger than the other. Is there any easy explanation for this, or is it a guaranteed serious problem? Could it be caused by anything else other than a clot on the brain? Mike TuTu has one pupil larger than the other. Nearsighted eyes usually have larger pupils and I attributed it to one eye being this way. When I first had the Vet check her out, I called it to her attention and she did not seem to be concerned about it. I suppose cats can have eye problems as well as humans especially when they are foundling and go through a period of starvation. MLB |
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"mlbriggs" wrote in message news On Tue, 18 Jan 2005 02:20:55 +0000, Mike wrote: My cats' pupils have suddenly grown different sizes, one is quite a bit larger than the other. Naturally I'm quite concerned (stroke/blood clot?), and she'll be in the vets first thing tomorrow morning. From what I can see they are both reacting to light, although one still remains larger than the other. Is there any easy explanation for this, or is it a guaranteed serious problem? Could it be caused by anything else other than a clot on the brain? Mike TuTu has one pupil larger than the other. Nearsighted eyes usually have larger pupils and I attributed it to one eye being this way. When I first had the Vet check her out, I called it to her attention and she did not seem to be concerned about it. I suppose cats can have eye problems as well as humans especially when they are foundling and go through a period of starvation. MLB It does need to be checked out as at worst it could be sign of some brain damage. However, as MLB says, it could just be one of those things, especially if there are no other symptons. ISTR that David Bowie is alledged to have one blue and one brown eye, but in fact both eyes are blue, it's just that one pupil is very large making that eye look brown from a distance. Maybe you have a Bowie cat? -- Z www.makepovertyhistory.org |
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"Karen Chuplis" wrote in message
... in article , Mike at wrote on 1/17/05 8:20 PM: I'm quite sure it could be something else. I know someone else posted here about that. But you want to make sure you take her in and get her checked as soon as possible because it could be something serious. I would also wonder about blood pressure. Please let us know what the vet says!! Vet seems to think half her face is paralyzed, since her blink reactions are sluggish on one side. I can't remember entirely what the condition was called, but its same as the ones humans get. No other symptoms so it could also be a detached retina (seems she can't see out of one eye). Shes already got kidney problems and on 3 legs (got run over), so I'm guessing she's on her last few lives! Oh well, that's what the 8 spare are for I guess Thanks to everyone that responded! Mike |
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"Mike" wrote in message ... "Karen Chuplis" wrote in message ... in article , Mike at wrote on 1/17/05 8:20 PM: I'm quite sure it could be something else. I know someone else posted here about that. But you want to make sure you take her in and get her checked as soon as possible because it could be something serious. I would also wonder about blood pressure. Please let us know what the vet says!! Vet seems to think half her face is paralyzed, since her blink reactions are sluggish on one side. I can't remember entirely what the condition was called, but its same as the ones humans get. No other symptoms so it could also be a detached retina (seems she can't see out of one eye). Oh no, poor baby. Shes already got kidney problems and on 3 legs (got run over), so I'm guessing she's on her last few lives! Oh well, that's what the 8 spare are for I guess Thanks to everyone that responded! Keep us posted, we'll keep you in our good wishes. |
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"Karen Chuplis" wrote in message
... Sounds like maybe a stroke? Did the blood pressure get checked? That is important because treating high blood pressure would be paramount and her sight could come back if it was caused by that and is treated quickly (although usually you hear of both eyes going blind). Vet didn't think it was a stroke as they'd be other symptoms, but localised to the face/eye region. Didn't check the blood pressure from what I saw. Mike |
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Mike wrote:
Vet seems to think half her face is paralyzed, since her blink reactions are sluggish on one side. I can't remember entirely what the condition was called, but its same as the ones humans get. No other symptoms so it could also be a detached retina (seems she can't see out of one eye). Bell's Palsy? -- jamie ) "There's a seeker born every minute." |
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"jamie" wrote in message
... Mike wrote: Vet seems to think half her face is paralyzed, since her blink reactions are sluggish on one side. I can't remember entirely what the condition was called, but its same as the ones humans get. No other symptoms so it could also be a detached retina (seems she can't see out of one eye). Bell's Palsy? Thats the one. Mike |
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