The illustrations below will help you better understand felines’ nonverbal cues. If you can tell that your cat is truly enjoying himself, you may want to extend your hike and venture into new terrain, but if your cat seems frightened or on edge, you’ll know it’s time to head back indoors. “Cats are constantly communicating their pleasure, displeasure, boredom, anxiety or illness, but it can be nuanced and easily missed if we don’t take the time to notice,” said holistic cat behaviorist and celebrity cat consultant Layla Morgan.īeing able to accurately gauge your cat’s mood is especially important when taking him outside. Through their body language and facial cues, cats can tell us if they’re comfortable, afraid, aggressive or even ready to play. No cure is currently known, so care designed to ensure the cat’s comfort would be advised.īoth of these conditions require no treatment.Cats may seem like mysterious creatures that are impossible to read, but our felines are actually communicating with us all the time. This issue will generally resolve on its own, but eye drops may be prescribed to help with symptoms. This can be alleviated with ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) inhibitors, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers and a low sodium diet. Both have side effects and treatment time can be lengthy. Radiation or chemotherapy may also be treatment options to fight against cancer. Recovery time will depend on the location of the tumors. The cat would be put under general anesthesia for the procedure. If tumors are found, surgery may be an option. The average time needed for antibiotics is 2-4 weeks.
If eye infections are found, the responsible bacteria will be identified and the appropriate antibiotics will be prescribed. Often medication will be prescribed for this condition, reducing the intra ocular pressure and fixing the unequal pupils in the process. If this is the situation, the removal of the medication should stop the pupil issue. In some cases, a medication will be found to cause unequal pupils. Common issues and their recommended treatments are listed below. Severity of underlying issues range from harmless to life-threatening. If no cause is found, the cat may be referred to an ophthalmologist for further inspection.Īs unequal pupils are often the sign of an underlying issue, treatment depends on the issue and not the condition of the pupils themselves. Obvious signs of disease will be noted for diagnostic purposes.
Urinalysis may be needed in cases of infection. Spinal fluids may need to be collected and analyzed in some cases of neurological issues. An ultrasound, MRI or CT scan may be requested if tumors or lesions are suspected. Specific blood tests and complete blood counts may be needed in cases which Feline Leukemia Virus or cancer are suspected. An ERG (electroretinography) test may be conducted to measure the function of cones and rods within the eye.īiopsies or conjunctival scrapings may be collected and sent to labs for further analysis. The cornea may be stained with dye to better find ulcers, scratches or other injuries. Topometry may be applied to test for intraocular pressure. Tear production may be measured with a Schirmer Test. This includes checking for blinking reflexes, object following ability, and proper light sensitivity. Often, the function of the pupils will be evaluated using Visual Pathway Testing. Many tests may be carried out at this point. The main objective will be to determine if the unequal pupils stem from a neurological problem or an eye problem. You will be asked if your cat has undergone any recent trauma that you are aware of. Next, the vet will complete a physical examination with detailed focus on the eye region.
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To start the diagnostic process, the vet will require your cat's full medical history along with all current prescriptions, including eye drops.
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