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Expert: Charlotte Sherrell, DVM - 9/2/2008


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What could be the reason for my cats eye all of a sudden turning cloudy 3 days after a tooth extraction.  He had swelling proir and has been on Clavamox antibiotic.  Pupil is almost gone and very cloudy.  Is this a result or side effect from the surgery.  What can I do?

Answer
Geno -

Have your cat examining by the same doctor that performed the extraction.  Tooth abscesses can affect the orbit of the eye; symptoms of infection usually resolve after the offending tooth has been extracted.  Your vet should have a record of whether there was damage to the eye before the extraction or if it occurred after the extraction.

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Charlotte Sherrell, DVM

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Charlotte Sherrell, DVM

Expertise

General questions about the care and diseases of small animals

Experience

I've been in the practice of veterinary medicine for ten years; Medical Director of Humane Society for nine years

Organizations
American Veterinary Medical Association American Association of Feline Practitioners Association of Shelter Veterinarians

Education/Credentials
B.S. Biology Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee University Extensive CE in Feline Medicine

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