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

in article , Mike at
wrote on 1/17/05 8:20 PM:

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




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!!

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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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

"Karen Chuplis" wrote in message
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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

in article , Mike at
wrote on 1/20/05 12:01 PM:

"Karen Chuplis" wrote in message
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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


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).

"Mike" wrote in message
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"Karen Chuplis" wrote in message
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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.

"Karen Chuplis" wrote in message
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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

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."

"jamie" wrote in message
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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?

Thats the one.

Mike