Some cats may suffer strabism, this is an unusual condition but often affects Siamese cats.
This anomaly does not affect the good view of the feline, even giving it a fun appearance, but it is a palpable example of the mediocre parental lineage, it is a warning to the breeder, since future litters can suffer more serious injuries if they insist on breeding.with defective samples.
- Continue reading this Animal Expert article and learn about the main causes and treatment of strabicism in cats.
There are four basic types of strabiaism, although they can be combined with each other:
The person with strabism should be examined by a veterinarian, as he will assess whether this strabism affects the correct vision of the cat or can lead a normal life with him.
Cats with strabism from birth do not usually present vision problems, however, if a cat with normal vision suffers an episode of strabism, it is advisable to take it to the veterinarian to assess the problem in the eyes of the cat and indicate a cure.
Congenital strabia that occurs when strabism is born, the product of a poor genealogical lineage, is the most common cause of strabicism in cats, which generally does not pose more important problems than merely aesthetic ones.
This type of strabism can occur in all breeds of cats, but in Siamese cats it usually occurs in a higher percentage.
A change or malformation of the optic nerve of the feline may be the cause of its strabism, if the malformation is congenital, it is not very worrying.
If the anomaly is acquired (the cat had normal eyesight) and the cat suddenly acquires a strabicism, you should take it immediately to the veterinarian.
Inflammation, infection or trauma to the optic nerve can cause sudden strabism in the cat, the veterinarian will diagnose the cause and recommend the most appropriate solution.
Occasionally, extraocular muscles are the cause of strabism in cats.The alteration or congenital malformation of these muscles is not serious, since animals are born in this way and can lead a completely normal life.
As for the optic nerve, if there is an injury or disease in the extraocular muscles of the feline, suddenly a form of strabia occurs, you should immediately go to the veterinarian for examination and treat the cat, surgery may be necessary.in the cat.
The most common eye position in cats with congenital strabismus is convergent strabismus (esotropy), which occurs when both eyes converge toward the center.
When the eyes converge outward, we talk about divergent strabismus (exotropy).Pug dogs usually have this type of strabia.
Dorsal stray (hypertropy) occurs when one or both eyes tend to position themselves upwards, partially hiding the iris under the upper eyelid.
Vertical stragoingism (hypotropy) occurs when one or both eyes move permanently downwards.
In general, if the stray cat is healthy, the veterinarian will not notify us of any treatment, although aesthetically this may seem disturbing, cats suffering from strabism can lead a totally normal and happy life.
The most severe cases, those that occur because acquired or cannot follow a natural lifestyle, need to be subjected to surgical treatment for a better quality of life, the specialist will determine whether the specific case of your cat needs treatment and what steps it can take.
This article is for informational purposes only, in Animal Expert.com.br we cannot prescribe veterinary treatments or make any type of diagnosis, we suggest that you take your pet to the veterinarian in case of any condition or discomfort.
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