well, at least he's starting to adjust to the current situation. i'm hoping they'll be able to determine the cause & treat his blindness [don't know what else to call it
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Strange eye infection, BIG problem! (long)
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Aw thank you. He got off our waterbed by himself this morning, and the first time he went down the stairs he was pretty slow, then he followed me back up, and the second time he sort of trotted down the stairs! The landing is a different kind of floor, so I think he can feel that. He can find his food, water, and litter box, all with a minimal of help so far!
Aw poor sweet little smudge. Tomorrow can't come soon enough for us so we can find out if the specialist can make him all better.
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Oops - you choked me up a bit there Meowmy Linda.Originally Posted by Yosemite
Aw poor sweet little smudge. Tomorrow can't come soon enough for us so we can find out if the specialist can make him all better.
Just let me know where and when!Originally Posted by kluchetta
Oops - you choked me up a bit there Meowmy Linda.When this is all over, we'll all have to go out for a cyber drink!
Seriously, I think you know how attached we are to Smudge already and we pray he will be healed completely and soon. Give him kitty kisses from our family.
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About the same. The pupil is fully dilated in both, giving him a "blank" look. The left (where it started) is able to open now, so it is less swollen. He can get around, but can only see an inch or so in front of himself. I'm getting updates from my husband, who works from home - he says Smudge is sleeping right now!
when is his appointment?Originally Posted by kluchetta
About the same. The pupil is fully dilated in both, giving him a "blank" look. The left (where it started) is able to open now, so it is less swollen. He can get around, but can only see an inch or so in front of himself. I'm getting updates from my husband, who works from home - he says Smudge is sleeping right now!
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He goes in at 4 p.m. Mountain Time.
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Possible news...my husband reports that he thinks Smudge's right (previously unaffected) eye's pupil has gone down a little...he can see the color of his iris!
Both of us here are hoping Smudge can get back to sorts.
Hang in there, buddy. <3
Hang in there, buddy. <3
WE are all praying for a complete recovery as well. Please let us know what the vet says. Hugs.
Good luck at the vets!
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Thanks everyone so much for the prayers and well wishes. Unfortunately, it just doesn't seem to be enough this time. Smudge most likely has FIP. I've sat here for three hours trying to deal with it, and I've finally come to acceptance and feel I should let you all know. He's spending the night at the vet and will have a test to definitely diagnose it tomorrow. I'm ambivalent about the test, but I do have 2 other cats, so I guess it's best to make it definitive. I'm so sorry, I didn't want to bring this horrible news back, but you all deserve to know. Thanks, Kim.
Oh, darlin'. I'm so sorry.
Don't even know what else to say.
Smudge<3.
Don't even know what else to say.
Smudge<3.
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Thanks, he's just a baby. Poor little guy.
