![]() (B) Symblepharon, or adhesion of the conjunctiva to the eyelids, the cornea, and to itself, in this kitten is obscuring visualization of a normal‐sized globe. The microphthalmia causes the exposure of the dorsal sclera within the palpebral fissure. Generally there is no treatment.įigure 14.1(A) Microphthalmia affecting both eyes in a kitten. Vision is usually present unless the cataract formation is advanced. Breeds affected include the Domestic Shorthair and Persian. If you're looking for your next pet, check out the adoptable pets at the Sanctuary.Microphthalmia is a rare condition in kittens, but often these globes have multiple anomalies ( Figure 14.1). And, he continues to impress everyone he meets with his sweet personality.įrom injured and alone to a loving new home, Orson has come full circle. He's being introduced successfully to the other cats in the household. He loves to sit on his new mom's lap and purr. Now, he's got a new name (Remington) and a whole new life. His jet black fur became sleek and glossy. But all that exercise wasn't just for show it also contributed to his weight loss and overall physical health. Caregiver Larry Casale had to lure him up to the top of the equipment with kibble and then carry him down again when it was clear that Orson wasn't going to climb down himself.īut eventually he got the hang of it, and while he may not have set any records for speed, just conquering the agility course was an impressive feat considering his limitations. At first, Orson didn't quite get the idea. So they decided to get him onto the agility course. But they saw some hidden potential, and they suspected that he could see shadows. Orson's caregivers could have left it at that. Still, his caregivers set him up in a screened kitty "tent," so that he could enjoy the outdoors without getting lost or injured. Once in the sandy yard behind Sinjin's, Orson felt his way around until he became familiar with the space. But Robin said that Orson really wanted to be outside he would often stand by the door and meow to be let out. It wasn't long before he became a staff favorite in Sinjin's, a building in Cat World for cats who are working to lose weight. Though he'd been traumatized and scarred by his injuries, he adapted very quickly to his new environment. Cat with prevailing spiritīut Orson's spirit prevailed. Additionally, he was having trouble grooming himself, so his fur looked unkempt, and he was about five pounds overweight. The pupil of his remaining eye was misshapen, and, in order to stay pain-free and perhaps regain a little bit of vision, he required several different eye drops several times a day. ![]() Robin Jackson, a team leader in Cat World, explains that, in addition to a missing eye, half his nose was gone, as well as one of his ears. So the special-needs cat came to Best Friends to continue healing. But it was clear that Orson couldn't stay there the clinic had become a dangerous place that he couldn't navigate safely as he was essentially blind in his remaining eye, and he had no fear of dogs. While he was going through some reconstructive surgeries, he lived in the vet's office and greeted all of the clients. Cat healing from reconstructive surgeries No one knows for sure what happened to Orson, though it is likely that his grievous facial wounds were the result of getting caught in the fan belt of a car or in farm machinery. Luckily, the person who found him worked at a veterinary clinic and took him in for immediate treatment. He was severely injured and walking in circles in the rain. How does a one-eyed cat master an agility course in Cat World? The path was a long one for Orson, who was found on the side of a road in Maryland.
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