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Bandit's Going Blind
Or at least very, very near-sighted. At 16, I guess that's not all that
unusual. She's been to the vet recently and is in great health otherwise, so this isn't the result of an illness, just age. She doesn't seem to be bothered by it, the only reason I noticed is that she doesn't look me in the eyes any more, she just looks in my general direction when I talk to her unless I'm very close to her. Also, she'll be walking along and get very startled by another cat in her path. I know there is at least one person here who lives with a blind cat. Any advice on how I can make Bandit's life easier would be very much appreciated. -- Hugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ |
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Bandit's Going Blind
CatNipped wrote:
I know there is at least one person here who lives with a blind cat. Any advice on how I can make Bandit's life easier would be very much appreciated. One thing I know is that you should refrain from moving furniture and putting boxes in the way. Blind critters (and people) navigate their surroundings based on memory, so if you change things, they have to re-learn a new layout. -- Victor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he |
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Bandit's Going Blind
"Victor Martinez" wrote in message
... CatNipped wrote: I know there is at least one person here who lives with a blind cat. Any advice on how I can make Bandit's life easier would be very much appreciated. One thing I know is that you should refrain from moving furniture and putting boxes in the way. Blind critters (and people) navigate their surroundings based on memory, so if you change things, they have to re-learn a new layout. Yep, I think that's probably why she stays mostly in my bedroom too (except for trips to the litter boxes in the garage) - it's very familiar territory. -- Hugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ -- Victor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he |
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Bandit's Going Blind
On Fri, 24 Mar 2006 17:49:28 -0600, "CatNipped"
yodeled: Or at least very, very near-sighted. At 16, I guess that's not all that unusual. She's been to the vet recently and is in great health otherwise, so this isn't the result of an illness, just age. She doesn't seem to be bothered by it, the only reason I noticed is that she doesn't look me in the eyes any more, she just looks in my general direction when I talk to her unless I'm very close to her. Also, she'll be walking along and get very startled by another cat in her path. I know there is at least one person here who lives with a blind cat. Any advice on how I can make Bandit's life easier would be very much appreciated. Oh dear Lori, and dear Bandit. I have no advice for you, just plenty of purrs. My dearest Stinky is 15 now, and I know how it feels to want their every moment to be comfortable and happy. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com Make Levees, Not War |
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Bandit's Going Blind
CatNipped wrote: Or at least very, very near-sighted. At 16, I guess that's not all that unusual. She's been to the vet recently and is in great health otherwise, so this isn't the result of an illness, just age. She doesn't seem to be bothered by it, the only reason I noticed is that she doesn't look me in the eyes any more, she just looks in my general direction when I talk to her unless I'm very close to her. Also, she'll be walking along and get very startled by another cat in her path. I offer many purrs for Bandit. I think that, unlike Duffy, Bandit is realizing she's not what she used to be and so she clings to the familiar. (Duffy, born blind, may not realize his situation is not every cat's situation.) Trying your best to keep things in the same position will help her. And lots of love. --Fil |
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Bandit's Going Blind
"CatNipped" wrote in message ... Or at least very, very near-sighted. At 16, I guess that's not all that unusual. She's been to the vet recently and is in great health otherwise, so this isn't the result of an illness, just age. She doesn't seem to be bothered by it, the only reason I noticed is that she doesn't look me in the eyes any more, she just looks in my general direction when I talk to her unless I'm very close to her. Also, she'll be walking along and get very startled by another cat in her path. I know there is at least one person here who lives with a blind cat. Any advice on how I can make Bandit's life easier would be very much appreciated. -- Hugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ Lori, I adopted a blind cat (Duffy) two years ago, so you may be thinking of me. Before I discuss caring for a blind cat, though, I want to emphasize to you that it is *very important* to have Bandit checked *immediately* - that is, tomorrow. I realize that you said Bandit had been seen by a vet recently. However, cats usually do not go blind simply because of age. There would be a cause behind it, and it is very probable that the cause is hypertension (high blood pressure). So, you need to get an immediate evaluation, and make sure that the vet you use has a blood pressure monitor. Vets do not routinely check blood pressure, and many do not even have the equipment to do so. The reason I am being so emphatic is that high blood pressure is known as "the silent killer." In addition, hypertension can very quickly lead to detached retinas (and blindness). However, if it is caught *fast enough* and the cat is placed on medication (Norvasc), the retina will usually reattach and the cat will regain its vision. Again, this will only happen if *immediate* action is taken - so please do not delay. If you do learn that Bandit has already lost vision, then please contact me, either through this newsgroup or through email. I will be very happy to share what I have learned about feline blindness and try to help you with some suggestions in living with and caring for a blind cat. A blind cat can function perfectly well and be just as happy as a sighted cat. MaryL |
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CatNipped wrote: Or at least very, very near-sighted. At 16, I guess that's not all that unusual. She's been to the vet recently and is in great health otherwise, so this isn't the result of an illness, just age. She doesn't seem to be bothered by it, the only reason I noticed is that she doesn't look me in the eyes any more, she just looks in my general direction when I talk to her unless I'm very close to her. Also, she'll be walking along and get very startled by another cat in her path. I know there is at least one person here who lives with a blind cat. Any advice on how I can make Bandit's life easier would be very much appreciated. -- Hugs, CatNipped http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/ca.../blindcats.cfm a site with help. Purrs to you. |
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Bandit's Going Blind
*delurk Victor this may be true for animals and for some people but not for
all of us, Lee *relurk Victor Martinez wrote in message ... CatNipped wrote: I know there is at least one person here who lives with a blind cat. Any advice on how I can make Bandit's life easier would be very much appreciated. One thing I know is that you should refrain from moving furniture and putting boxes in the way. Blind critters (and people) navigate their surroundings based on memory, so if you change things, they have to re-learn a new layout. -- Victor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he |
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Bandit's Going Blind LONG
"Stormmee" wrote in message ... *delurk Victor this may be true for animals and for some people but not for all of us, Lee *relurk CatNipped wrote: I know there is at least one person here who lives with a blind cat. Any advice on how I can make Bandit's life easier would be very much appreciated. One thing I know is that you should refrain from moving furniture and putting boxes in the way. Blind critters (and people) navigate their surroundings based on memory, so if you change things, they have to re-learn a new layout. Victor M. Martinez I had a totally blind cat who got that way from fighting w/her companions under a box spring (they had long past tore the thin cloth off originally over the wood 2X4's) and knocking her head repeatedly under there...detached retinas, both eyes. I didn't know till till I saw them all basking in sunlight one day and noticed her pupils were not slits like the others there! Vet said her vitals were fine and that was what had done it, the jumping and head-knocking under the bed. She avoided the other cats after that happened, became a "loner"; but I kept the food and water bowls convenient to all, and picked her up to her usual spot on the bed every night; she knew exactly where the litter box was - never failed - and somehow she sensed when I was on the "throne" in bathroom as she would sidle up, rub my leg, and get picked up and given a hearty love session right there. She went to RB a year ago just before Valentine's Day. She was originally a stray I picked up and took in and I guess she was older than I had believed (no way to tell).Sorry to hear your beloved baby is getting like that but she can still be happy. |
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Bandit's Going Blind LONG
dnr wrote: "Stormmee" wrote in message ... *delurk Victor this may be true for animals and for some people but not for all of us, Lee *relurk CatNipped wrote: I know there is at least one person here who lives with a blind cat. Any advice on how I can make Bandit's life easier would be very much appreciated. One thing I know is that you should refrain from moving furniture and putting boxes in the way. Blind critters (and people) navigate their surroundings based on memory, so if you change things, they have to re-learn a new layout. Victor M. Martinez I had a totally blind cat who got that way from fighting w/her companions under a box spring (they had long past tore the thin cloth off originally over the wood 2X4's) and knocking her head repeatedly under there...detached retinas, both eyes. I didn't know till till I saw them all basking in sunlight one day and noticed her pupils were not slits like the others there! Vet said her vitals were fine and that was what had done it, the jumping and head-knocking under the bed. She avoided the other cats after that happened, became a "loner"; but I kept the food and water bowls convenient to all, and picked her up to her usual spot on the bed every night; she knew exactly where the litter box was - never failed - and somehow she sensed when I was on the "throne" in bathroom as she would sidle up, rub my leg, and get picked up and given a hearty love session right there. She went to RB a year ago just before Valentine's Day. She was originally a stray I picked up and took in and I guess she was older than I had believed (no way to tell).Sorry to hear your beloved baby is getting like that but she can still be happy. Wonderful story. Thanks for posting it. |
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