Q: cats eyes

Answered by Cher11 on 4/22/2006, 10:38 pm

A: to jack sparks

Hi Jack,

I noticed that you tried to post here twice with a reply, but it didn't come through. I did see your post on the Thank You page, though, and you're very welcome! I'd still like to know how Tubby is doing, so if you try a 'new' post here, instead of a reply, it should come through with no problem.

Cher : )
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I have a cat 7 mos. old that has developed what looks
> like
> > > cataracts in his eyes. Can you tell me what caused this
> > and
> > > if he can be helped.
> >
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> > It's unusual for such a young cat to develop cataracts.
> Are
> > you sure that's what you're seeing? Is it possible that
> > you're seeing his third eyelid or 'haw' (a cloudy-ish
> > membrane) coming across his eye from the inside corner?
> > When a cat's third eyelid is showing, it indicates illness
> > or that something is wrong, healthwise. In any case, your
> > cat needs to see a vet right away to assess what's going
> on
> > with his eyes and if he has any other health problems.
> > Please take him to the vet immediately.
> >
> > Good luck and please keep us posted!
> >
> > Cher : )
> >
> >
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