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Over the course of several months Molly, one of our 19-year-old adoptees (adopted in 2015) has developed more redness in her left eye. It appears the third eyelid is inflamed. Three different vets have seen her, my primary gave us some eyedrops, Gentamicin and then Ofloxacin. Getting drops in Molly is a bit of a struggle, and so far no relief is obvious.
The second opinion at a different vet office suggested I pick up some GenTeal Tears, which is a liquid lubricant. I haven't gotten enough of those into Molly to see if they're effective. Second opinion also suggested she biopsy the stuff.
Molly's eyelid started moving north, covering more of her eye, as time has progressed over the months. And the eyelid got red, looked like a horror movie thing. Now it covers her eye, sometimes it's red sometimes it's white with a sort of lumpy surface like ice cream or cottage cheese (without the curds).
I got a third appointment but that office turned out to be Chaos Inc. and though they asked if I could get Molly back in 30 minutes, and it's 150 up front for emergency services, and I said give me 40 and we achieved that, it was wait some more for another 2 1/2 hours with nobody even telling me where, if anywhere, we were on the wait list. I asked at the counter, nobody knew anything. That seems to be the norm these days. Plenty of time to chat amongst themselves though.
So we left.
Today at the vet, not our regular vet but a sub, it dawned on me TURMERIC! It's a great anti-inflammatory, so I'm going to search for kitty turmeric. This vet also checked Molly for glaucoma, no, pressure is normal she said. Other than proposing removing both eyes, she said you could check at Michigan State U critter opthalmology, which is close to two hours drive.
I've never seen this in a cat before. Any ideas or similar experiences are much appreciated.
I never had such. Did have eye problem with redness and swelling but drops took it down and problem getting them in wasn't bad.
If I could manage it, I would make the trip rather than remove the eyes, or at least before I considered it. My sister in law made a similar trip to a veterinary oncologist and while it didn't save her cat, it help my sil. The knowledgeable vet oncologist had time to talk to her, was very caring and gave her cat meds to keep her out of pain, and helped sil know that nothing they did would save Willow, but she didn't have to suffer.
The bigger the place and the more cat eyes they've seen, the more likely they'll know what it is and what can be done for it, if anything can. I'd contact them, send email with shortest possible description of how you got where you are and see if they reply to come in.
iMHO, regular vets only know so much about a cat's eyeball. For 18 years, we took our Benny to an animal opthamologist because he had multiple issues (glaucoma, cataracts, inflammation). With their care, we were able to keep the pressure in check and save his eyeball during his lifetime (and he lived to age 20).
I'm fortunate that we have an opthamologist 20 minutes from our house; not everyone is so lucky. But even if you can make one trip there and have them coordinate care with your regular vet would be helpful IME.
Thanks for asking. No new news. I'm thinking a biopsy is the wisest course. At least we'll have some idea of what we're dealing with then. And BTW I won't be looking for that vet whose best idea was just remove both her eyes. But then I've visited a lot of quack human doctors too.
I am sorry to hear about Molly. ChaCha has eye issues and they have gotten worse with age. We found an old and I mean old vet who does not mess around. Have you considered checking with your local rescue or animal control on which vets they are using?
I am sorry to hear about Molly. ChaCha has eye issues and they have gotten worse with age. We found an old and I mean old vet who does not mess around. Have you considered checking with your local rescue or animal control on which vets they are using?
Good idea, they also see a lot of cats and cat eyes.
I hope it's not like sinuses, where it just is what it is and you're stuck.
Thanks, all. I feel for Molly, I want her eye to get better.
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I am sorry to hear about Molly. ChaCha has eye issues and they have gotten worse with age. We found an old and I mean old vet who does not mess around. Have you considered checking with your local rescue or animal control on which vets they are using?
No, I haven't but I will. Great idea.
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Good idea, they also see a lot of cats and cat eyes.
I hope it's not like sinuses, where it just is what it is and you're stuck.
This is a progressing problem. I'm guessing surgery is likely, eye removal possible. But I'm not a vet. Her eye looks awful. I am getting antibiotic drops in 2-3 times a day but at this point I don't think they're doing anything.
Yeah, the rescues probably see more cats with more conditions per time period than a typical vet.
I was toying with a trip to Dr. Pol, who's several hours away. Provided I could get an appointment.
He's an old time vet, been in practice 40 years, he's seen it all.
Thanks, all. I feel for Molly, I want her eye to get better.
No, I haven't but I will. Great idea.
This is a progressing problem. I'm guessing surgery is likely, eye removal possible. But I'm not a vet. Her eye looks awful. I am getting antibiotic drops in 2-3 times a day but at this point I don't think they're doing anything.
Yeah, the rescues probably see more cats with more conditions per time period than a typical vet.
I was toying with a trip to Dr. Pol, who's several hours away. Provided I could get an appointment.
He's an old time vet, been in practice 40 years, he's seen it all.
Dr. Pol like the Dr. Pol on TV? Please send him a pic of her eye. See what happens.
Dr. Pol like the Dr. Pol on TV? Please send him a pic of her eye. See what happens.
He's the only Dr. Pol I know. In fact, he's the only Pol I've ever heard of.
Good idea. We have a Thursday appointment at a vet the shelter recommended. We'll see how it goes. But with the miles Dr. Pol has under his belt, this won't be the first he's seen of this. Surely.
I'll see if I can figure out how to post a pic here. That's a skill I've allowed to rust away. Must be directions somewhere.
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is a bit of a struggle, and so far no relief is obvious. 
