{"id":2912,"date":"2024-05-24T17:33:34","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T14:33:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uanimals.org\/media\/?p=2912"},"modified":"2024-08-20T10:41:48","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T07:41:48","slug":"like-a-blind-kitten-caring-for-animals-with-visual-impairments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uanimals.org\/media\/en\/statti-en\/like-a-blind-kitten-caring-for-animals-with-visual-impairments\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cLike a Blind Kitten\u201d: Caring for Animals With Visual Impairments"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“I saw a Facebook post by a veterinary clinic about a blind kitten that had been brought in to be euthanized. I couldn’t sleep all night thinking about Mokh and finally decided to take him. He was my first pet with a disability. I didn’t know what I would do with him at home \u2014 I was scared,”<\/em> shares Iryna Yakymenko.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, she has eight cats, half of them with disabilities. Two have coordination disorders, another has only three legs, and one cat, Mokh [which means moss in Ukrainian], the one saved from euthanasia, is both blind and deaf. He’s now 11 years old.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\n

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<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n [vc_column_text]Caring for animals with impaired vision often involves rescue stories.<\/strong> People find an animal on the street that has developed an eye infection and can’t leave it to die. This was the case with the kitten in Kateryna Semeniuk’s family.<\/span><\/p>\n

“I hesitated for a long time about getting a pet. But fate brought me the cat I was ready for.<\/strong> My boyfriend’s mother found her as a kitten, and she already had eye problems,”<\/em> recalls Kateryna. Due to the infection, small Savannah had to have an eye removed. After the surgery, Kateryna and her boyfriend took her home.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n [vc_column_text]Kateryna says she had considered adopting an animal with a disability from a shelter even before Savannah, “Most people are hesitant to take home an animal with disabilities. But it gives you the opportunity to become a better person. All animals deserve love.”<\/strong><\/em><\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\n
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Support<\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n [vc_column_text]However, caring for an animal with impaired vision isn’t always a family’s choice. Sometimes, after many years together, blindness can develop with age. If this happens it’s essential to show responsibility and love, never abandoning a sick animal.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Yuliya Vedmova had a healthy and active dog \u2014 a spaniel named Lola \u2014 for seven years. Then Lola developed an ear infection, and Yuliya immediately took her to a veterinary clinic. It turned out that the clinic was only reducing Lola’s symptoms without treating the cause. Another clinic later informed Yuliya that Lola needed an ear removed. However, even more problems arose after the surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n

“A red lump appeared on her eye. The vet said it wouldn’t affect her vision. But one day, during a walk, I noticed that Lola didn’t understand where to go. I was shocked. We started looking for other vets again,”<\/em> says Yuliya.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\n

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<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n [vc_column_text]Eventually, another clinic discovered the inflammation, but it had already caused irreversible changes. Lola lost her sight.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Lola was suggested to have her eyes and another ear removed for aesthetic reasons. We didn’t want to torture the dog for the sake of appearance,”<\/em> recalls Yuliya. “One woman even asked if we wanted to euthanize the dog. My husband replied, ‘I won’t put down a healthy dog.’ She eats, plays, and sleeps like any other dog.”<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Causes of Vision Impairments in Animals<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Olena Kuznetsova<\/span><\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Dr. Olena Kuznetsova, an intensive care and resuscitation specialist at the Hels Veterinary Medicine Center, explains that problems with any ocular structure can affect vision \u2014 eyeballs, eyelids, tear glands, eye sockets, muscles, and nerves. These can be congenital conditions, traumatic incidents, or infectious systemic diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n

Congenital issues include developmental anomalies and breed-specific traits.<\/strong> A prominent example of breed-related vision problems is the heavy, drooping eyelids of shar-peis and sphynxes, which can cover the eyes.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“Among developmental disorders leading to eye problems, the most common are microphthalmia and anophthalmia, which are underdevelopment or complete absence of one or both eyes. In particular dogs with the currently popular merle coat pattern can inherit these issues,”<\/em> says Olena.<\/span><\/p>\n

Certain dog breeds, including pugs, shih tzus, and others with unique eye socket structures, are at higher risk of severe eye injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Eye injuries are a common reason for veterinary visits,”<\/em> Olena notes. “These can include scratches from claws or bites, bruises from collisions with bicycles, cars, or other vehicles, and foreign objects in the eye such as splinters, insects, or plant thorns.”<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Some infectious diseases also affect vision.<\/strong> Olena provides examples: “Herpes in kittens can cause not only inflammation but also complete eye destruction. Diseases like ehrlichiosis in dogs, feline infectious peritonitis, or feline immunodeficiency can damage specific ocular structures and blood vessels and cause chronic pain.”<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Lastly, age-related vision deterioration in animals, such as cataracts or glaucoma, can result from the aforementioned causes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Olena advises pet owners to be attentive to their animals to detect early signs of vision problems. Seek veterinary assistance if you notice a change in eye color, confusion, stumbling, or bumping into objects.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

“In addition to a general clinical and ophthalmological examination, additional diagnostics are needed to identify the root cause<\/strong> and understand how the disease progresses. The vet will ask many questions, and it might seem like they are unrelated to vision. However, please provide complete and accurate information \u2014 sometimes it can substitute the need for tests<\/strong>,”<\/em> Olena says.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

When Ears Are Eyes and Nose: How Blind Animals Cope<\/b><\/h2>\n

There are three animals under Darya Buhayevska’s care: a dog, a cat, and a kitten. The first family member was a dog named Busia, and two years ago, Darya adopted a cat named Vanga from a dog shelter.<\/span><\/p>\n

“My husband and I sometimes visited the dog shelter to help out. One day, someone left a cat with kittens there. We looked at her, and Vanga immediately touched our hearts with her uniqueness,”<\/em> Darya recalls.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vanga is indeed unique: she is blind, her front legs are shorter than her back legs, and she has no tail. Vanga has only a part of one eye left; she lost the rest due to an infection or injury. That\u2019s what the doctors that Darya consulted suspected. Darya had long hoped that Vanga would regain some vision, but her hopes were dashed. However, Darya says Vanga leads a full feline life even without her vision.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Blind cats respond very well to sound: their ears are their eyes.<\/strong> Vanga almost never bumps into anything and can climb onto the couch on her own. She uses the litter box perfectly and knows where her dish and the dog’s dish are. She even catches sparrows! And her most mysterious ability is finding boxes. As soon as a box appears in the house, Vanga is in it within 10 seconds,”<\/em> shares Darya.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n [vc_column_text]Iryna, Mokh’s caregiver, notes that animals with impaired vision have a well-developed sense of smell, which helps them navigate their environment.<\/strong> Mokh finds the toilet, water, food, and toys through his sense of smell.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Compensation of sensory functions through other senses is a crucial survival mechanism,” <\/span><\/em>says the veterinarian. <\/span>“However, owners should not rely solely on this. We must maintain the quality of life of a sick animal at a proper level. They are only part of our lives, but we are their everything.”<\/span><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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“A Little More Attention”: How to Care for Blind Animals\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

“Mokh was initially sickly, but not because of his blindness. Even animals without vision impairments have their health issues.<\/strong> Now, Mokh and I have annual blood tests to determine if he needs vitamins or special food,”<\/em> says Iryna.<\/span><\/p>\n

Concerned about her cat’s comfort, Iryna researched how to care for blind animals. She found out that it\u2019s important to limit the space so the animal can gradually get used to the home. At first, when she was leaving home, Iryna used to designate an area for Mokh in the apartment with napkins and a small fence.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

“Anyone considering a pet with impaired vision must understand that the cat will initially have difficulty finding its way around. Sometimes, they might meow loudly when lost, but this is temporary. I also avoid sudden movements to prevent stress. I approach Mokh slowly, let him sniff my hand, then start petting him before picking him up.”<\/span><\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”2041″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]On the other hand, Darya says there\u2019s usually no need for special accommodations for her blind cats. After adopting Vanga, the family also took in Liokha, a kitten with an eye infection that Darya found near the dumpsters. Both Vanga and Liokha rarely bump into things. If they do, they adjust their route for next time.<\/span><\/p>\n

When the family moved to a new two-story house, they worried about the cats navigating the open staircases, fearing they would fall down if they were not careful. “We entered the house and immediately placed their paws on the stairs so they could feel them. It took just a minute. Now the cats run up and down the stairs without any falls,”<\/em> Darya recalls.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\n

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To create a comfortable environment for blind animals, Olena Kuznetsova advises, “Close your eyes and think about what would be convenient for you in that state. This helps you understand the sick animal better. Of course, everything must be in its place, remove obstacles on the way to the water bowl, food, pads, and resting areas. Let everyone who visits know about this. During walks, keep the animal on a short leash. It’s preferable to walk in secluded areas.”<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For animals with one eye, Dr. Kuznetsova says they adapt quite well, but there’s always a risk of not seeing something.<\/strong> Kateryna confirms, “Sometimes, Savannah bumps into surfaces, especially when she\u2019s very playful. But she\u2019s very active. She even jumps from door to door when they\u2019re open. I\u2019ve never even seen a two-eyed cat do that!”<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

However, the vet emphasizes the importance of daily hygiene for one-eyed animals<\/strong>, “Consult your vet for proper care instructions. And no wiping with tea!”<\/em><\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\n

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<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n [vc_column_text]As for Lola, who lost her sight at 8 years old, Yuliya used to take her for frequent check-ups post-surgery, but it\u2019s no longer necessary. Occasionally, the dog receives injections to reduce inflammation and is given moisturizing eye drops. Yuliya also takes Lola for grooming every three weeks, where she gets washed, trimmed, and her ears cleaned. Yuliya noticed that after losing her sight, Lola needs a bit more attention and tactile interaction:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

“We sleep in the same bed. Before, Lola would come to me on her own, but now I carry her to the bed. She snuggles up to me and falls asleep. When I cook, Lola leans against my leg and sits there. We do everything together.”<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Like any other, animals with visual impairments can be just as fluffy (or not), calm or mischievous, affectionate or independent. They, too, need caring and responsible caretakers.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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