AboutAli Expertise I cannot offer medical advice, after all, I am not a veterinarian! I can help you introduce your resident cat to your new feline friend. I can offer suggestions on dealing with common behavioral issues. If you are wondering how to choose the best food to feed your feline friend I would recommend that you do your own research. Things aren't always as they seem when it comes to the pet food industry, and doing your own research allows you to be sure you are providing the best nutrition possible your cat. I can help you understand your cat's basic needs so that you can meet them. Cats must have interaction and stimulation. Being able to train your cat means finding out what motivates them. Cats all vary in personality, energy level and intelligence just as people do. An intelligent, high energy cat with a mischievous personality must be kept occupied or they will make their own fun even if you aren't fond of their choice of entertainment. I have fostered several cats and kittens. I have experience in dealing with some special needs cats including helping to regain the trust of abused and abandoned cats. I have rescued a number of strays and I can offer tips on how to trap, neuter, vaccinate and release cats in feral colonies and rehabilitate strays to find them loving forever homes. Currently I own 3 cats ranging in age from 3 to 9 years of age. My oldest cat has ongoing kidney issues so I`m willing to offer limited suggestions on this topic. For behavioral issues that I lack experience in I am willing to consult the staff at my family veterinary clinic, however I am unable to provide medical advice so if you have a cat that is ill/injured my advice is always the same: get prompt medical treatment administered by a qualified vet.
Experience I have fostered feral and stray cats, rehabilitated and homed the cats that most people recommended euthanasia for. I am the proud pet guardian of three wonderful cats. I am willing to make an effort to do the research and ask questions because I care enough to find solutions to behavioral problems rather than giving up.
Question my cat seems to have hair growing on the inner part of his bottom eyelid. When I take a warm washcloth and wipe it I have to gently pull down on it to get the hair out of his eye. It waters clear sometimes. Have you heard of this before and do you have any suggestions on how to treat it? My vet put him on antibiotics two times and its no better. I really do not think it is any kind of infection, I have dealt with eye infection thousands of times. Any thoughts will be helpful Thanks
Answer Edwina,
I would venture to guess that the "hair" that is growing on the inside of your cat's eyelids is actually due to a condition called entropion. The second set of eyelids rubbing against your cat's eyes is very uncomfortable and can cause serious permanent eye damage. My recommendation would be not to mess with his eyes any more and get a second veterinary opinion. As far as I know this condition is seen much more frequently in dogs than cats, but if this is the issue with your cat's eyes it is in his best interests to have surgery to remove these extra eyelashes. If you are wondering about how your cat feels think about what it feels like to have just one eyelash in your eye...Your kitty is probably quite uncomfortable and in need of surgery to alleviate his discomfort if the issue is entropion. I hope that you have found this information helpful. If you have any further questions, concerns or you would simply like to send an update or some pictures my way, please don't hesitate to contact me again.
