I hate to make a newbie post like this, but I need help.
I found a blind kitten last night -- I found him crying cold and wet in the dark. His eyes look normal (clear and green) but he can't see. Otherwise he appears to be in good health except for some scrapes on one of his ears.
He's weaned and I've gotten him to eat dry cat food moistened with water. He hasn't drank anything yet and he has NOT gone potty yet either. Although, he does make very ackward attempts to grrom himself.
Also, he walks around very ackwardly (stiff like Frankenstein) and he doesn't have very good balance.
He's very timid, gentle and loving. He purrs like a motorboat and nuzzles if you let him. He like to have his belly rubbed too.
PLEASE help with any insights suggestions or advice -- I'm not new to cats/kittens but I've never had a blind one before.
Thanks!
Jeff
I found a blind kitten last night -- I found him crying cold and wet in the dark. His eyes look normal (clear and green) but he can't see. Otherwise he appears to be in good health except for some scrapes on one of his ears.
He's weaned and I've gotten him to eat dry cat food moistened with water. He hasn't drank anything yet and he has NOT gone potty yet either. Although, he does make very ackward attempts to grrom himself.
Also, he walks around very ackwardly (stiff like Frankenstein) and he doesn't have very good balance.
He's very timid, gentle and loving. He purrs like a motorboat and nuzzles if you let him. He like to have his belly rubbed too.
PLEASE help with any insights suggestions or advice -- I'm not new to cats/kittens but I've never had a blind one before.
Thanks!
Jeff