There is a cubby hole shelf in the cat's room that is about six feet up. The cats have total access to it and love it up there. Well, about a week ago I was in the other room and heard Leia fall from the top. She hit three times on the way down. I didn't see it happen, but I heard it. I ran in to find her on the floor and a bit disoriented, but no broken bones. She ate with no problems, drank water and used the box. She seemed to be okay. It wasn't until later in the day that I discovered that her pupils were overly dilated. And then when the light hit her eyes, I could see they were clouded over. It was after hours, but I gave the vet a call. She told me to give Leia baby aspirin for 48 hours and if her eyes weren't better to bring her in.
Leia's eyes didn't improve and we took her in to the clinic, where it was determined that she has lost vision in both eyes. Her eye pressure is low, there was some blood and inflammation as well. She probably suffered a concussion from the fall and the vision loss may or may not be permanent. It may be up to a month or longer if her vision does come back or she may be blind for the rest of her life.
Other than having to put drops in her eyes for the inflammation, she is doing okay. She gets around lightly bumping into things but seems to managing. My biggest concern was Leia being able to make it to her litter box, and that fear was subsided with success.
I am sad that Leia lost her sight, but know that fall could have been so much worse. Like a broken back or neck. God was watching over her and for that I am forever grateful.
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That is so sad about Princess Leia losing her vision. But it is amazing how well animals can adapt. We had a black cockapoo who lost both eyes to severe glaucoma. He did just fine getting around because he knew where everything was, that is, until our family moved halfway across the country and he had a very hard time with the transition into the new house. Good luck with Leia.
Such a shock for all of you. I hope rest and time will restore her health. She is really lovely.
So sorry to hear about your cockapoo. Boxer is half blind, so he prepared me. I always heard you shouldn't move furniture, but I can't imagine what it must have been like to move. Poor guy. But yes, animals are so resilient. Thank you for the well wishes.
Thank you so much Joanne.
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