I see red dots where ever she sits or sleeps. Maybe that is because it is dry at the time. There is a lot of tearing at times and she does wipe at them. She only sneezes when in the bathroom from the powder I had not swept up yet. Once in a while one of her eyes is half closed but that doesn't last long. Have any ideas??
If I have to give Autumn any kind of meds, I am in trouble. She won't even let me brush her and she runs when I walk up to her. She has been very timid since I adopted her a year and a half ago. That's why I'm having so much trouble getting her to the vet, I already had to cancel 3 appointments because I couldn't catch her. I will keep trying tho since she really needs to see the vet. Thanks for your help.
Autumn has had this problem from the day I adopted her, she probably had it while still at the shelter. I know the best thing is to get her to the vet asap and I will call tomorrow to make another appt., hopefully I will be able to catch her and get her there. Thanks for your help.Originally Posted by strange_wings
It could possibly be herpes, it could also be allergies or that she's very sensitive to things you're using in the home.
One can't actually be allergic to chemicals since there's no protein, but for those who are sensitive it makes the immune system more sensitized and allergies to actual allergens worse. Unfortunately we all have allergens in our homes.I have kitty that has issues with dust (dust mite poop to be exact).
All you can do is consult the vet. Maybe chat with them first and see what can be done to avoid bringing her in or make it where you only have to take her in once. If you use anything strongly scented, even scented litter, you can slowly try getting rid of those items to see if they're irritating her.
As I said, I cannot get near her to do anything at all. If she needs meds I won't be able to give them to her in any way, shape or form. As a last resort, I would have to leave her at the vets until this problem was solved. She really is not like a feral, she sits on my lap and sleeps next to me and comes when I call her especially at meal time. If I walk towards her tho, she runs under the bed. I don't know where she spent the first year of her life but something or someone put fear into this kitty.
I know some can have a few stray hairs here and there from looking at some pics, but I've never been able to inspect a sphynx up close (I hope I do someday, I'd love to cuddle a sphynx
From what the shelter told me, Autumn had a home but when the woman got pregnant they gave up the cat. So she did have a home but what kind and how Autumn was treated is something I will never know.Originally Posted by strange_wings
If she comes to you, you could get a sample.. you'd just have to always be ready.
If it was herpes you wouldn't have to directly dose her, it would go in her food and/or water, or in treat form.See the recent threads on that.
I have a semi feral outside who's really iffy on contact. He's been good since the weather got really hot, for some reason that takes the fight out of him and I can walk right up to him now. During the cooler months he runs. Even getting some Revolution on him takes two people, begging, eventually cornering him, and DH has to hold him while I apply it .
I also have another feral born kitten that has issues with me approaching her. She often runs, unless she's hungry - then she rubs all over my legs.
My guess would be that Autumn could have been feral born and then not properly socialized with enough people as she grew up. It makes for a very skittish kitty but one that still loves their chosen human.
I sort of doubt she was abused. Lots of cats are very skittish and have never even had someone raise their voice at them. But, she obviously didn't love Autumn very much if she would give her up for that. Maybe the woman was never that bonded with her, thus why Autumn didn't learn to trust as well as she should have - cats know if you like them or not.
I made an appt. for Autumn but it won't be till July 12. I made the appt. for later in the afternoon since I can't catch her during the morning, she is usually under the bed. After 11:30 my vet does her surgeries and doesn't reopen till 4:00 so I'm praying that I will be able to get Autumn there for this appt. I don't even know what she weighs so I'm really anxious to find out how her health is overall.
Others on here have mentioned it... plus I've had to wipe away a lot of kitty eye boogers.Originally Posted by LaRussa
By the way, the receptionist told me the same thing as you did, that the discharge from the eyes turns red when it dries, you know your stuff ST
