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post #1 of 18
6/27/10 at 8:21am
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Autumn has had this for quite a long time and since I have not been able to get her to the vet, she is impossible, I wonder if anyone has had this problem with their kitty. I can't seem to find anything written about it. She acts and plays normally and this doesn't seem to effect her so I'm just wondering what is causing this. Any idea's or somewhere for me to find more info.
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post #2 of 18
6/27/10 at 8:54am
When cat eye discharge starts to dry it turns red. Are you sure this isn't want you see?

What else is going on with this? Is there a lot of tearing, do her eyes ever look irritated, any upper respiratory symptoms (occasional sneeze), or does she rub them a lot?
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post #3 of 18
6/27/10 at 11:19am
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Originally Posted by strange_wings View Post
When cat eye discharge starts to dry it turns red. Are you sure this isn't want you see?

What else is going on with this? Is there a lot of tearing, do her eyes ever look irritated, any upper respiratory symptoms (occasional sneeze), or does she rub them a lot?
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??
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post #4 of 18
6/27/10 at 11:34am
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.
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post #5 of 18
6/27/10 at 11:46am
A few of my cats have that.
Cleo got antibiotics and eye meds and it went away.
Wrinkles has it all the time and all her tests are neg.
I would call the vet and have them see the cat.
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post #6 of 18
6/27/10 at 12:37pm
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A few of my cats have that.
Cleo got antibiotics and eye meds and it went away.
Wrinkles has it all the time and all her tests are neg.
I would call the vet and have them see the cat.
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.
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post #7 of 18
6/27/10 at 12:39pm
mews2much - I've been wondering this for a while, do sphynx have any little hairs around their eyes to serve as eye lashes? Tomas, though a DSH, has short little eye lash fur and seems to have more trouble with getting stray hairs in his eyes.
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post #8 of 18
6/27/10 at 12:39pm
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Originally Posted by strange_wings View Post
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.
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.
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post #9 of 18
6/27/10 at 12:42pm
She most certainly could have caught herpes at a shelter. The stress of being there would have been terrible on her immune system, too.

I think they can test eye goo if you can get a sample. You could always call and ask if you could get a sterile vial and q-tip (or whatever they prefer to take the sample with) and see if that would work. Then sneak up on a sleeping Autumn...

Have you read though anything on taming ferals, yet? You could find some helpful information that might help you make more progress with Autumn.
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post #10 of 18
6/27/10 at 12:50pm
Wellington has always had teary eyes, and eventually they got infected. It was discovered under sedation that he has no tear duct on the left side, and the right one is impeded. The infection needed antibiotic ointment and now I have to wash his eyes out every day with optrix solution to prevent build-up. This is quite a common condition, I understand, though how you treat it in a cat that won't be caught, I have no idea!
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post #11 of 18
6/27/10 at 2:06pm
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She most certainly could have caught herpes at a shelter. The stress of being there would have been terrible on her immune system, too.

I think they can test eye goo if you can get a sample. You could always call and ask if you could get a sterile vial and q-tip (or whatever they prefer to take the sample with) and see if that would work. Then sneak up on a sleeping Autumn...

Have you read though anything on taming ferals, yet? You could find some helpful information that might help you make more progress with Autumn.
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.
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post #12 of 18
6/27/10 at 2:11pm
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.
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post #13 of 18
6/27/10 at 3:51pm
To answer the question my sphynx do not have eye lashes and yes things get in there eyes easy.
If it is herpes you can put L-Lysine in the food.
My Meeko with herpes gets the red discharge also.
I hope you can catch her and get to the vet.
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post #14 of 18
6/27/10 at 4:42pm
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To answer the question my sphynx do not have eye lashes and yes things get in there eyes easy.
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 )


Good luck LaRussa. Have you ever tried bach rescue remedy with Autumn? Maybe it could help.
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post #15 of 18
6/28/10 at 11:38am
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Originally Posted by strange_wings View Post
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.
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.
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post #16 of 18
6/28/10 at 11:41am
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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.
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.
Oh well, her loss is your gain.
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post #17 of 18
6/29/10 at 8:28am
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Originally Posted by strange_wings View Post
When cat eye discharge starts to dry it turns red. Are you sure this isn't want you see?

What else is going on with this? Is there a lot of tearing, do her eyes ever look irritated, any upper respiratory symptoms (occasional sneeze), or does she rub them a lot?
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.

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
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post #18 of 18
6/29/10 at 1:51pm
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Originally Posted by LaRussa View Post
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
Others on here have mentioned it... plus I've had to wipe away a lot of kitty eye boogers. On completely 100% indoor cats, you know they're not getting into anything dirty.

Good luck on getting her to the appointment.
Whenever I need to catch Tanna for a vet visit I make sure to shut the bedroom door so she can't run under the bed. I still have a struggle with her because she doesn't really like being carried.
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