Glacoma - Need support - UPDATED - see below

[islandgalpal]

Hi I'm new & think I'm crazy feeling this emotional roller coaster. Ms Too Too is my 1st cat I adopted 8yrs ago. She has glaucoma, has been on meds, but I have to take her to backup vet shortly as her eye suddenly has a round white, w/the end looking like a "nipple" right in the middle and surface of her. It's weeps too. Her left eye became larger when she was 1st diagnosed but since this happened it looks almost the size but maybe because she "squints" so to keep out the light. I am very concerned about the pain as it's like having a migraine for us but the only difference I’ve noticed is she’s hardly eating. Does anyone else’s cat has/had this problem and decided to have the eye remove? Any support is do welcomed right now as I don't have any friends who has a cat though they all really like Ms Too Too.
I feel so sad & emotionally drained, am I too attached? Am I normal feeling the way I do? She's just not a cat to me.

[Lisa 216]

Originally Posted by islandgalpal

I feel so sad & emotionally drained, am I too attached? Am I normal feeling the way I do? She's just not a cat to me.

You are totally normal for feeling this way. All of us here feel the same way about our kitties You've come to the right place

I don't have any advice for you on your cat's eye. Stay tuned -- hopefully someone can advise you later in the day when the forum gets busier

Welcome aboard

[doodlebug]

We all definitely feel the same way about our cats...they're our buddies and part of the family. I'd be worried too.

No real idea about this, I never even knew that cats get glaucoma until I saw your post. Let us know how things go at the vet....we're here for support. Welcome to the forum...

[islandgalpal]

Glaucoma is more common in dogs than cats. The closest ophthalmologist is UT. I was so glad Dr Roberts, CO, comes to ID but every 3 months. We couldn’t wait until Feb. but our Vet communicates w/ him.
Today the vet knew right away that Ms Too Too’s pupil “bulged” causing the “white” ulcer. Double antibiotics. Again I am very concerned about her having to take all these drugs. She is such a good girl, and this has been going on for over 2 yrs.
Twice I have thought about surgery. After this episode, I believe she would be happier being freed from having to take meds. 3+ time every day and seeing her 3-4 Dr.’s 8+times an yr. Once it was 4 Dr.’s in 5 days. Hopefully the ulcer goes away, there is a poss. that it won’t but the antibiotics will eliminate the added stress of her eye.
Then within 2 weeks she will be scheduled to have her eye removed. I don’t think I can cry anymore, but I always do. I love Ms Too Too. I take very good care of her plus she never goes outside. I know the risks, to make this “call” was most difficult, but I truly believe in my heart it is the best decision for her and for her happiness.
Darn if someone told me I wouldn’t be able to eBay if I adopted her… well add me to the list of “I’m not crazy” (not the “Crazy” one.) I would have still adopted her. Thanks to all for listening and would you please add Ms Too Too in your prayers.
Sincerely,
Ms Bob

[marie73]

Welcome to the Forum, Ms. Bob.

I hope things turn out for the best for Ms. Too Too. It sounds like you've taken excellent care of her in the past eight years and anyone could see how very much you love her.

She'll be in my thoughts - please let us know how things turn out.

[doodlebug]

Ms Bob...I definitely agree with your decision for Ms Too Too to have the surgery. I think the daily stress of administering meds, the affects the meds have on her system, the regular vets visits are much more stressful on her and you than adjusting to not having the use of the eye...in fact does she have very much use of it anyway? Going through the surgery is tough, but she's young enough, and I assume healthy otherwise...that she should bounce back quickly. I think she'll do just fine and in the long run you'll both be better off.

Let us know how she's doing....

[islandgalpal]

I 255555555555555555555vv0--- should add as you can see the typing before is this kitten. A couple was standing outside Walgreen’s w/ her in a box. I said no I didn't want a kitten but I'll look, well it looked like Ms Too Too but she has longer hair. I have this expression I use when things just have to be and you tolerant it. Well when I told Ms Too Too - guess what I have...she named her.. Oh Goody. Ms22 was around 9 mo. when I got her; she played but never climbed up whatever. Play-eat-climb up my leg-sleep & jump out and out of nowhere sometimes making us jump. 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 000000000000000000 there she goes again. Darn if she knows what NO is. You kinda swat towards her you she swats back. I’ve had her a week today, within 3 days there was no more hissing.
Oh Goody is like a live cartoon. She makes me laugh but @ the same time I feel like my heart is breaking. Did I do something wrong here bringing her home, did I trigger something here? I don’t spend any less time with Ms Too Too. I know she doesn’t feel well but she has always hung out with me, like she’s hiding. I’m so so sad, I don’t want to cry around her, I know she can pick up my mood, I try really hard. I’m sorry didn't mean to be emotional ..but she has kept me grounded with my thing. I’ve always said I would be happy to live as long as her. So enuff of me…. Monday I’m making the appt. I need to make this “feeling” go away. I almost feel like she’s fading, that she needs that eye removed now.
I just realized I depended on her emotionally. I have never depended on anything or any living “thing” to make me happy. Luckily there is time to change that; instead of Depending I’m changing it to Enjoying. And she can Depend on me to take care of her.
Thanks for listening, doodlebug.
Sincerely,
Ms Bob