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Image credits: Kayla Seymour / Facebook Blindness can affect humans and animals alike. Some may be born blind, and others can develop it due to disease and simply old age, or may even be blinded ...
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) is a group of genetic diseases seen in certain breeds of dogs and, more rarely, cats. Similar to retinitis pigmentosa in humans, [1] it is characterized by the bilateral degeneration of the retina, causing progressive vision loss culminating in blindness.
Night-time vocalizing is relatively common in hyperthyroid cats or cats with hypertension, which can also cause retinal detachment and blindness, leading to anxiety and confusion. Progressively painful periodontal disease can discourage the cat from visiting its food bowl with the same enthusiasm it showed at a younger age.
The 20-year-old blind cat from New England was rescued by Good Samaritans after floating on a piece of ice on a Massachusetts lake and falling in on Dec. 16, 2024.
Aging in cats is the process by which cats change over the course of their natural lifespans. The normal lifespan of domestic cats is in the range of 13 to 20 years. As cats senesce, they undergo predictable changes in health and behavior. Dental disease and loss of olfaction are common as cats age, affecting eating habits.
WESTFORD, Mass. – A 20-year-old blind cat escaped a watery grave thanks to the quick actions of concerned citizens and local authorities in Massachusetts. The Westford Police Department said it ...
Cataracts can be developed through old age, diseases or trauma to the eye. [5] Some animals that are prone to the development of cataracts are dogs, elephants, horses, pandas and seals. Cataracts are less common in cats [6] in comparison to dogs, where it is fairly common. Just like with humans, cataract extraction surgery can be performed on ...
Related: Blind Cat Jumps Into Mom's Arms to 'Hug' Her After Realizing She's Home. Tips for Caring for a Blind Cat. Cats who've lost their vision (for whatever reason) can still have amazing lives ...