The runt (although runt is a bit of an understatement) of Ruby's litter, Layla, opened her eyes today. I was looking at them and noticed that they are duller than the other kitten's eyes, almost like she has cataracts. My husband thinks that mabye they are simply still developing (because every part of her is underdeveloped compared to the sibs) and will likely clear up. There is no discharge or wateriness, so it's not likely an infection.
Does anyone know anything about congenital blindness in kittens? Is there even such a thing? How do you test for it? Do they automatically euthanize if this is the case?
Here are some pictures. By the way, she nurses vigorously, but is still just under 4 oz at 1week 4 days.
You can see in this one, she still is very pink and hairless on her belly.
Does anyone know anything about congenital blindness in kittens? Is there even such a thing? How do you test for it? Do they automatically euthanize if this is the case?
Here are some pictures. By the way, she nurses vigorously, but is still just under 4 oz at 1week 4 days.
You can see in this one, she still is very pink and hairless on her belly.