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My B&W cat seems perfectly fine, but the whites of his eyes are always reddish. He doesn't seem to be bothered by this, never rubs at them. The only other symptom he has is dry-ish skin. Any ideas?
Hi Toni. Your cat could have environmental allergies, pink-eye or potentially even high blood pressure. Pink-eye can be caused by viral infections in cats, which are not contagious to people, but it can also be cause by bacterial infections, which may be contagious to people. High blood pressure is often related to an overactive thyroid, which also may cause flaky skin. This condition is common in older cats. It would be the best idea to have your kitty examined by a vet. If allergies are suspected, Tears Naturale may be all that's recommended.
I hope all is well!
Jessica
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| Comment | Thanks so much! I don't have much money, and I would hate to go to a vet if it were nothing. This cat, Jack, is only 4 years old and is such a sweetheart, but the last time I brought him to the vet, Jack almost launched himself at the vet (attacking). It was very stressful to all! :) | ||
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The areas in which I have gained the most experience are cat health and feral cat management/rescue. I provide supportive care to chronically ill cats, hospice care to terminally ill cats and also am involved in trap-neuter-return efforts. My specialities lie in taming feral cats and in the allopathic treatment of cats with illnesses or special needs. I also have owned Siamese, Himalayans, Abyssinians, Russian Blues, Savannahs, Bengals, Peterbalds, Don Sphynx and Oriental Shorthairs and am well-versed in cat breeds as well as cat behavior and nutrition.
Experience
I have 15 years of extensive experience with cats ranging from breeding to medical care. My daily routine consists of caring for cats with diabetes, thyroid disease, kidney failure, feline leukemia, feline AIDS as well as feral cats. I have experience with liver patients, heart patients, feline infectious peritonitis, cancer, recovery from amputation and trauma, congenital deformities and most every disease in between. I have assisted cats giving birth and hand-nursed kittens who were neglected by their mother from 2 days old through weaning.
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15 years' hands-on experience
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