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Hi. Your kitty is adorable! To answer your question- I never got a definitive response from my vet, but I assume it is/was some sort of feline virus like herpes because I've been giving him l-lysine for the past year or so and his eyes cleared up nicely. I should note that I order the...

Thanks! :) Will do! I'll try to give an update on what the new vet thinks it is, in case that will help someone else in the future. For further reference, this is what his left eye (now the good side of his face) looked like before I adopted him. Sometimes it actually looked worse because...

Thank you!!! :wave3:

Yes, I probably do need to look for a new vet. His vet was supposed to be the best around, but I honestly think they are too busy (due to their popularity) to give Carlton their undivided attention. Unfortunately, I've gotten the impression from them and a few other offices that I've called...

Here's a photo of when it doesn't look as bad. I orignally assumed these were scars from old fights or something. As another possibility, does anyone know what feline herpes on the face looks like? When I first got him, that is what I thought caused the watery, crusty eyes and the inflamned...

Ok. Thanks! That was a big worry. I don't want him disappearing out into the snow because he thinks he's being abused or something. I don't mind if he says mean things about me to the neighborhood cats, though. :)

Here's a photo. I think this is the worst I've seen it.

Thanks everyone! Yeah, it didn't even occur to me that if it were a bit shorter it might not do as much damage (even if it is still a bit sharp after trimming). Oh, I probably should have mentioned that I don't think he is itchy or scratching when it happens. I never see him acting itchy. I...

Hello lovely cat people! As a newbie to having cats, I'm hoping a seasoned pro may be able to offer some advice. I was adopted by a stray named Carlton last spring. Ever since the first time I saw him, he has always had scars or scratches on his nose. He also used to have watery eyes and...

Thanks everyone for your great information! Going to read those articles now.... To answer the questions- He saw a Vet the first time, but is referred to the tech for the follow up since the follow-up is mostly for booster shots/deworming. The discharge looks clear, although it leaves a...

Hello all! Was wondering if anyone can give any suggestions as to the cause of a cat eye issue and/or steer me towards solutions. As background- kitty has been a stray for at least 8 years (according to the neighbors). I moved to the neighborhood about 10 months ago and have been feeding him...

Thanks Trudy1 and Maggiedemi! I won't give up on them! Have made contact with a local group who say they will help point me in the right direction. Bobblehead is still a jerk (stole PK's box and forced her out into the rain yesterday) but I'll get him help too. And I still adore PK. She...

Thanks Trudy and Vyger for the additional comments/advice! Things took a little turn last night so I'm dubious about the indoor cat idea now. I'm not ruling it out, but I need to be cautious. PK flipped out and attacked my leg last night for no reason that i'm aware of. I mean, I'm sure...

Haha. Not gross, just a funny conversation to have with people you don't really know. :lol: So then Bobblehead must be either female or neutered male. I checked out the diagrams on the Humane Society International website and I honestly don't know how a man on a flying horse could tell the...

Not intact then!

Aw, thanks. :) The way Porch Kitty snuggles up to me on the porch settee and smooshes her little face into my side while I pet her made it impossible for me to resist the transition from a "dog person" to "OMG- I'M TOTALLY A CAT PERSON TOO!!" practically overnight. They are clever little...

Hi Maggiedemi! I'm embarrassed to say that I still don't know if Bobblehead is a boy or a girl. I thought maybe a boy because of the behavior, but I'm not sure what I'm seeing back there. You'd think with no tail it would be easier to see, but he doesn't get his backside as close to me as...

Oh wow, Keika, thanks for your reply! I was hoping to hear from someone else with cat allergies! What you said about them levelling off makes perfect sense- I just responded to someone else that I hope that is what will happen here! I'm glad you've been able to make it work, and I'm sure...

Hi DreamerRose! Thanks for your advice. Have you heard of a lot of other allergic people who have had to give up any hope of cat ownership? I may be being a little naive, but in my experience with visiting friends with cats over the years I've noticed that the more consistent exposure I have to...

I did see the photos of your backyard on your website and I have to say, your yard is gorgeous!! :loveeyes: The landscaping is fantastic and apparently extremely functional as well! Love the shelter you built and am more than a little jealous of the plants you can grow in your climate too...