Baby was the second (and a homeless) kitty I adopted in the early 90s.  Sorry, it's been about 18+ years and my memory just isn't that good anymore.  I adopted her because she had sustained a head injury and someone put her in a big box outside my apartment (in Tennessee).  She survived in that box who knows how long, but I found her when I returned from home (here, where my mom and sister lived, and I now live too) on the day after New Year's day.  Baby went deaf, I guess, from the accident and about 6 years later, she went blind.  She's been through a lot and is still a spunky senior kitty!  We almost lost her when she had tooth surgery about 6 years ago.  It took her a good year to recover, but she was also still grieving for her other cat family members, too (we lost 4 senior kitties, ages 15 to 18+),  so it was a lot for a little kitty to go through in just about 1-1/2 years time.  

Baby sustained an injury to her right eye a few months ago and it gradually filled up with blood.  Then, about a month or so later, something happened to the eyeball--looked like it was scratched somehow.  Whether our newest young kitty accidentally did it or Babe injured it herself we don't know.  But she now has an infection and the skin inside is inflammed.  We tried antibiotic ointment for 10 days now and I called her vet to see what's to be done.

We're to bring her in Monday morning for evaluation.  If the dr. thinks it best, she'll have surgery that morning.  

We haven't been able to see her eyeball for a couple of days because of the swelling of the skin around her lid. Well, since yesterday, we made a harder effort to flush out the infection well and hold her eye open wide and get that medicine deep inside.  

We gave her a bath after dinner.  She hates baths, but did pretty well.  Well, we were laying down a fresh quilt and pillow for her and mama was holding her and she had her eye open and we could see her eyeball!  She's napping now, but I can't wait to clean her eye to get a better look. 

I'm hoping for the best, but prepared for surgery.  Strangely, I feel at peace because Babe's had a long life and a good life.  If the dr. feels that they should go ahead with the surgery, he'll remove her eyeball and any tissue surrounding it that may pose a problem then sew her eyelid shut.  

 I'd appreciate your prayers for Babe and thank you for taking the time to read my (rather rambling) request, too. :)

Pets are people, too, right?  I love my furry babies, so I completely understand when someone else loves their furry baby.  I've found that children and pets are a nice kind of proof that our hearts really are capable of infinite love.

 This Cat was blessed to have your love and care all these years. Hope she will be with you for many more. Babs

 I have an 18 year old kitty, too, and when they reach that age they're a little fragile, so I know how you feel.  I'll light a candle for Babe and hope that all comes out well.

I hope all goes well with her!  it is so hard at that age but she has survived a lot so hopefully more years to come!!  We had a cat that lived until 20.

 

I lost my 16yr old cat Bob last year and thought it was way too soon.

praying for her ..  we have a cat KC who will be in July 11 one of our bloodhound had his 15th birthday last week he still likes to hunt .

  My prayers for her are included, too.  I have a 15-year-old furbaby, so I understand.

Thank you all for your prayers!  We're going to comb her fur really well today, shave any matty places and trim her claws.  We're spoiling her rotten this weekend. (She's enjoying it, except for the bath! LOL!)  I've washed her quilts, pillows and pillowcases so she'll have her familiar bedding with her in her carrier.  There doesn't seem to be any improvement in her eye, so it's looking like she'll probably have to have the surgery.   I just wish it were over and we were bringing her home already.  =^..^=  Will report in tomorrow.

My husband and I run a private sanctuary for special needs animals so completely understand what you're going through.  Prayers and positive thoughts going out to you and Baby during this difficult time.  Keep the faith - we've had several dogs and cats (and a potbellied pig) that lived into their early 20's. 

 

Pam

Lots and lots of good thoughts for Baby and her worried family. Will be thinking of you tomorrow.