NEED HELP ASAP! EYE INFECTION BULGING EYES

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It is very tempting to remove the cone but don't it's just too risky. I have been where you are and I know it's hard but just keep it on. Scratch him underneath the collar he will like that and it will probably make you feel better about keeping it on him. It's hard to watch him struggle with the cone but you have to do what is best for him in the long run. He can eat and sleep with it on and he will get used to it, just give it some time. So glad he's ok now. He is a big cutie!!!!
 

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I am glad Bash is home. You really do need to keep the cone on. It is there to protect the surgery site from scratches, and dirt, dust.....

If you are concerned about Bash not drinking water, you can add a bit--not much, a bit to make a small gravy in his canned food.

I think you can take the bandage off his leg. It will take a few months for the fur to come back..Do not be concerned about it....

With all Bash has been through, and you!! the bandage and cone is the least of your worries...

How is his other eye?  Doe it look ok..I am asking because I think you originally said he had an issue with both eyes, with the right one being worse.

Bash is a trooper (and you)...He looks great!!!
 

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Bash is looking great, what a little star he is.   Like everyone has said - it is very important to keep that collar on no matter how much he hates it and looks miserable.  you have come this far with the vet care he needs and that collar is what will keep he vet's work safe from harm and keep Bash on the healing track.   Hexiesfriend had a great idea there with scratching under the collar, he is likely to really appreciate you giving him a few gentle scritches around there, and on the side of his face where he doesn't have any wounds or stitches.   

With his whiskers having been cut, even without the cone on Bash would have difficulty getting about as cat whiskers are crucial for their navigating space, knowing when they are close (or too close) to things, and the right side of his face would be even more at risk of him hurting it because of this.  He would get feedback from the whiskers on his left side and not the right.  It might make eating and drinking a little off putting for him too even without the collar so watch him carefully.   With drinking, it looks like his food is nice and wet with lots of gravy so as long as he is licking that up I don't think you need to worry too much if he doesn't drink additional water.   You can add some water to his food if you're worried though, like others have said.

So glad you have Bash back home with you.  Fingers crossed he stays well and starts to feel more comfortable over the coming days.   He is one lucky cat to have you at his side.
 

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. mservant mservant is so right about the whiskers, a very good point.

And I am not sure I'd do so well with a cone on my head as Bash is doing! He'll make it through, but it's so important to keep that cone on and to keep the healing wound and its stitches clean!

You asked about the cotton pad where he had his dextrose IV put in, in his leg. It's important that be kept clean and dry as well. I would call and ask the vet or vet techs if you are able to remove that cotton (I think that you might be able to), and ask them what to keep an eye out for on that leg. It should heal fine if it's kept clean.

Look at him eat! I love all the photos of him, he looks so much better!
 
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Kittens that are still growing heal quickly. My cat has adapted to her decreased vision and so will Bash. Find a toy that engages his motor /eye skills and when he will engage him in play. This will help build his confidence and teach him to see his new world.  The need for the cone can be addressed on an ongoing basis. It's important to have good healing going on so that this heals and is over with. The cone keeps the stitches protected.

Oh and when Kitten came back for her spay she had a band aid on her leg. she limped and dragged it . Stopped as soon as we took it off.
 

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The same thing happened with my boys when they first had the eye removed, they were wobbling into stuff. The loss of depth perception coupled with having some big awkward thing around your head, it would mess anyone up. Looking at the pictures, the cone seems to be loose and ill fitting, I suggest you see if it's possible to tighten it one notch. If not, it'll still serve its purpose, just don't want to risk that he can get out of it. As far as the depth of the cone, it's plenty short to allow him access to his food and water. I would honestly leave it on even for that--unless you are HYPER vigilant whenever it does come off and make sure he never raises a paw to those stitches and put the cone back on as soon as he's finished eating.

Speaking of the stitches, 1 month sounds like a really really long time to me. Its rare for stitches to stay in longer than 2 weeks. Might be 3 weeks if there's an issue. I would ask when you go back for his follow up if they can possibly be removed sooner. Maybe the vet is just being careful.

I know it looks awful and you hate how uncomfortable he is. It does get better. One thing that helps is play. Help him feel normal by using feather toys and strings and things he can still manage to chase even with that obstruction on his head. It will help him feel more normal, too. :)
 

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Nice idea from juleska here with starting to encourage play.   Remember and start nice and easy for Bash, and make sure everyone who plays with him understands this - he is going to relearn how to do everything without depth of vision and to start with also the loss of feedback from the whiskers on that side, not to mention learning to look around himself more to see things that come in from the right hand side.   Play is how he will do this and you want him to see success in his hunting and catching as well as stretching him a bit.   
    As he is used to being out and about and also playing with other cats it will be important to keep Bash busy and to keep him company (which is one thing I am sure you are doing!). 
 

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How is his other eye?  Doe it look ok..I am asking because I think you originally said he had an issue with both eyes, with the right one being worse.
I, too, am VERY relieved to hear that Bash is now home. What a little darling and such a brave little boy. My heart goes out to him.

I also want to ask about his other eye? It looks a bit red to me, the conjunctiva, and I am wondering if the vet gave you anything to put in that eye to keep it healthy. Just a bit concerned and would advise talking to the vet. Not wanting to alarm you in anyway either. :hugs: :hugs: :hugs: But just be very astute in keeping close watch on that eye.

CONTINUING all the vibes I can muster up for Bash. What a special little guy. :rub: :vibes::vibes::vibes::vibes::vibes::vibes::vibes::vibes::vibes::vibes::vibes::vibes::vibes::vibes::vibes::vibes::vibes::vibes::vibes::vibes::vibes::vibes::vibes::vibes::vibes:
 
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When we took Bash, both of his eyes were already reddish. And were teary. The vet said it is not conjunctivitis, something poked the eye or our other cats might have scratched Bash. He likes playing so much, maybe that's why he got scratched by our other cats. Regarding the left eye, the vet didn't say anything about it. If it is infected or something, maybe they would prescribe medicine for it.. Bash is also prescribed a vitamin which is Celin something. It is a syrup, we already paid for it but they don't have stock, so we will get it by his check-up next week. We will also ask about when the stitches will be removed. He feels sad with his cone on and we remove eat when he eats because it gets soaked up by his food which makes it dirty :( But the good news is he eats very well. He is not like other cats who are weak and doesn't eat. Even if he is irritated and all, he is still fond of eating and drinking. :) But Im just really worried because he looks so sad. We play with him most of the time. But sometimes he just likes to sleep.
 

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When we took Bash, both of his eyes were already reddish. And were teary. The vet said it is not conjunctivitis, something poked the eye or our other cats might have scratched Bash. He likes playing so much, maybe that's why he got scratched by our other cats. Regarding the left eye, the vet didn't say anything about it. If it is infected or something, maybe they would prescribe medicine for it.. Bash is also prescribed a vitamin which is Celin something. It is a syrup, we already paid for it but they don't have stock, so we will get it by his check-up next week. We will also ask about when the stitches will be removed. He feels sad with his cone on and we remove eat when he eats because it gets soaked up by his food which makes it dirty :( But the good news is he eats very well. He is not like other cats who are weak and doesn't eat. Even if he is irritated and all, he is still fond of eating and drinking. :) But Im just really worried because he looks so sad. We play with him most of the time. But sometimes he just likes to sleep.
Sleeping is good for him right now. As long as he's eating and drinking. When mine were kittens they slept a lot and they were never sick.

Your cat is not sad in a human way. He's been through a lot and is healing and adjusting.  Putting a cone on a human child would likely constitute a human rights violation. For your kitten its there for a short time to ensure long term good results.  You are doing a fantastic job. Just hang in there. Everyone is cheering for both of you.
 

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Hi Lorena,
Just wanted to check in and say what a beautiful kitty Bash is. I am so glad he got treated and is now on his way to healing. He will learn to cope just fine and lead a long happy life.I am happy that Bash is now home as I am sure both you and he are as well. Give him lots of love and cuddles. He is just so adorable!
 

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I am glad his other eye is doing well and its not infected. I do think with the stress and everything that's gone on, he's not sad but just very tired. He's been through quite a bit for such a kitten, even for a cat, that is still a lot. Also by any chance, while he was under surgery. Was he neutered as well?
 
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No he wasn't neutered. Not yet. We just want to focus on his eye operation now.

Anyway, he has been eating well for the last two days and he started taking his medicine yesterday. The problem is, the discharge in his eye blocked his other nostril that's why he can't smell. And because of that, he doesn't want to eat. That's just an assumption because I think it's  a huge factor, cats don't wanna eat without their sense of smell. I'm a bit worried because he didn't eat much today. We went to the vet and asked about the discharge, they gave us gauze and we bought agua oxigenada. They said we should mix it with water then clean the eye with gauze soaked with that solution. My sister cleaned it and cleared his nostril so he can breathe better and he can start eating again. We will come back to the vet this Thursday, (1 week after his discharge) for the check-up. I am just worried because he seems distressed and sad and weak and frail and in pain. He doesn't want to be petted. I don't disturb him that much because I understand how painful the eye operation is but when I touch him, it's just a very light touch. I'm just worried because it seems like he is in so much pain? And another thing is, his medicine is bitter in taste (I assume it is) because he doesn't drink it when we put the syringe thing (without needle) in his mouth. He rejects it. Any suggestions how we can give him his medicine? Thanks again. p.s. he is very thin.
 

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No he wasn't neutered. Not yet. We just want to focus on his eye operation now.

Anyway, he has been eating well for the last two days and he started taking his medicine yesterday. The problem is, the discharge in his eye blocked his other nostril that's why he can't smell. And because of that, he doesn't want to eat. That's just an assumption because I think it's  a huge factor, cats don't wanna eat without their sense of smell. I'm a bit worried because he didn't eat much today. We went to the vet and asked about the discharge, they gave us gauze and we bought agua oxigenada. They said we should mix it with water then clean the eye with gauze soaked with that solution. My sister cleaned it and cleared his nostril so he can breathe better and he can start eating again. We will come back to the vet this Thursday, (1 week after his discharge) for the check-up. I am just worried because he seems distressed and sad and weak and frail and in pain. He doesn't want to be petted. I don't disturb him that much because I understand how painful the eye operation is but when I touch him, it's just a very light touch. I'm just worried because it seems like he is in so much pain? And another thing is, his medicine is bitter in taste (I assume it is) because he doesn't drink it when we put the syringe thing (without needle) in his mouth. He rejects it. Any suggestions how we can give him his medicine? Thanks again. p.s. he is very thin.
i haven't read through your entire thread, just skimmed through it at this point. in regards to bash not wanting to be petted and seeming to be 'distressed and sad and weak and frail and in pain' -- could you try giving him a stuffed toy, something soft and easy to snuggle with and not overly large (maybe about his size), in the thought that he might find some comfort in having it to snuggle with/comfort him? if he responds well to the stuffed toy, you might then try inserting a small wind up clock inside the stuffed toy -- to mimic a heartbeat.
 
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When he was being cleaned, he was calm and he doesn't fight back. He was just fighting back at the first few minutes because he awas afraid, but after a while, he realized we were just gonna clean the sides of his eye and so he became calm and quiet.. Okay, Ill try with the stuff toy. We put a pillow in his cage and that's where he sleeps. I think he loves it. It makes him feel comfortable. P.S. we put him in the cage when we're not able to take care of him so that he won't go to the kitchen, and other places where he might get infected. 
 
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And one thing we are worried about is the eye discharge. Doesn't it stop? Is it normal?
 
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Look what I've been dealing with the past few days..........
This is a 6 week old baby who was found in a driveway, within an hour his eye burst.

It was removed yesterday. He is doing well.

He wouldn't eat or anything prior to surgery, yet after surgery later last night, when he was more alert he finally got a good appetite and has been eating like a champ and purring.

I am GREATLY concerned about the swelling behind Bash's stitches, as well as his behavior now.

This is not normal.

Please contact the vet ASAP.

Personally I think his stitches need to be removed and that eye socket flushed out and restitched.

Hoping he is on strong antibiotics.

My guess is something is wrong. 
 
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When he was being cleaned, he was calm and he doesn't fight back. He was just fighting back at the first few minutes because he awas afraid, but after a while, he realized we were just gonna clean the sides of his eye and so he became calm and quiet.. Okay, Ill try with the stuff toy. We put a pillow in his cage and that's where he sleeps. I think he loves it. It makes him feel comfortable. P.S. we put him in the cage when we're not able to take care of him so that he won't go to the kitchen, and other places where he might get infected. 
I Have to agree with Catwoman707.. The surgery site does not look normal. It looks as if there could be an infection behind the stitches. If Bash is in pain, and not eating. He NEEDS PAIN medication..  

You need to contact the Vet, today. His other eye does not look right either. I think he needs an antibiotic in addition to the pain meds and the eye wash. 

You are trying your best, but Bash needs a lot more care. He was very sick, so he could still be harboring an infection.

After All he has been through you do not want the same thing to happen to his other eye, or worse...I mean worse, because if there is an infection and it is not trusted; Bash is so frail...I mean you could lose him.....

Please take him back to the Vet....Today...

((hugs))
 
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