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Post by john9159 on Nov 6, 2015 22:07:31 GMT
Seems Arnie (age 9) has been afflicted with herpes in one of his eyes since before he chose to move in with me, probably since birth. The other eye may also be affected although not as severely. He's been getting annual jabs for FLV immediately after moving in so I thought he would be in the clear from any nasty viruses. He's been getting regular meds for conjunctivitis for many years but things have escalated rapidly in the past six months to the stage where he can no longer see through one eye due to severe inflammation. The vet has prescribed different types of medication; among these have been Ciloxan, Zovirax, Fucithalmic, Virgan, Metacam and Pred Forte although none have slowed down the deterioration. I am awaiting the outcome of an insurance claim to do what is necessary (poossible removal of his eye) although I don't think there is much hope of a successful claim. Sadly this may lead to him being put to sleep to end his discomfort. I value your suggestions as to how I can make his last week more tolerable.
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Post by lotsofcats on Nov 9, 2015 10:45:39 GMT
I would have thought that the insurance would pay out for this treatment and operation. If Arnie has his eye removed this should ease his discomfort and he won't have to be put to sleep. The vet should be able to give Arnie something to ease the pain after the operation. I had a cat that had one eye removed (and he was blind in the other eye) and he went on to live for a good few years after that.
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Post by tonib on Nov 9, 2015 17:46:01 GMT
I wish I could think of something john9159 but I've no experience of this. Do let us know how you & Arnie get on.
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