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Expert: - 6/26/2009


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Hi, I have just taken in a 7/8 week old rescued kitten. She spent the last 2
days with the vets, as she has pink eye and they want to check that it has not
turned into cat flu. thankfully not, so we have brought her home. she is
currently quarantined to our bedroom as I have another cat, and she will
remain there until healthy.

my question is that i noticed this morning when putting in her eye cream that
there is a small circular dent in her eye. Is this normal of pink eye?

thanks for anyhelp!

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Kylie,

I've never personally seen this in any of my rescued cats, however I have seen something similar to what you describe on a veterinary medical show - I suspect your kitten may have permanent damage to her eye and isn't likely seeing much (or possibly anything) out of it. Your kitten may have had such a long standing infection or had a foreign body in her eye at some point that damaged it beyond repair. Obviously I can't promise that's going to be what the vet diagnoses, it's just a guess based on your description. To confirm this suspicion I'd suggest seeing the vet again, if s/he isn't able to provide you with the answers you seek don't be afraid to ask for a referral to a veterinarinary opthamologist in your area.

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I am the proud guardian of 5 mixed breed cats ranging from 12 weeks to 13 years old and one purebred ragdoll. I have 20+ years experience working with mixed breed cats from a variety of different situations. I have fostered cats/kittens with special needs/behavioral issues. I have rescued/rehabilitated/re-homed a variety of stray/abused cats. I can offer advice on managing feral cat colonies, rehabilitating strays and finding them forever homes. I can help you to determine whether a cat is stray or feral, there IS a significant difference. Improperly introducing a new cat/kitten can result in aggression between newly introduced cats because cats are territorial by nature and they don't like sudden changes in their environment. To learn more about a peaceful way to introduce a new cat into a home with other cats please check out my previous answers on this subject. Proper nutrition for cats can be confusing, I recommend checking out catinfo.org which was created by a veterinarian (Dr. Lisa Pierson) who takes a common sense approach to explaining feline nutrition. Cat behavior and instincts are different from those of humans, I can help you understand your cat's needs so that you can meet them adequately and have a balanced, psychologically and physically sound kitty. Cats vary in personality, energy level and intelligence, different approaches may be required to achieve results in terms of training and interaction with your feline companion. An intelligent, high energy cat must be kept busy or they will make their own fun. I am NOT a licensed veterinarian and I can't offer medical advice. If your cat is ill/injured my advice is always the same: get prompt medical treatment provided by a veterinarian. If finances are an issue I will try to find resources in your area that can help with medical costs or make other choices to ensure the welfare of your cat.

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I have fostered feral and stray cats, rehabilitated and homed cats that many people recommended euthanasia for. 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. I have an interest in the use of alternative therapies to help provide the best possible care for all cats and I can say in all honesty that I've seen some incredible things happen for some incredible cats and their human caregivers when the right alternative therapeutic modality is used by a qualified veterinarian with expertise and experience in the field.

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I've earned my diploma as a veterinary assistant with honors.

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