tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post6835232618400789145..comments2024-03-28T15:02:05.645-07:00Comments on I Have Three Cats: Her Blind AmbitionJohn Bellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-26814963804665363312019-06-13T05:29:10.193-07:002019-06-13T05:29:10.193-07:00Some good advice there, Willie. Numbers three and ...Some good advice there, Willie. Numbers three and five I pay close attention to, especially.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-68125273811605683542019-06-13T02:08:18.842-07:002019-06-13T02:08:18.842-07:00Bless!x I did find this on line..
I was just inter...Bless!x I did find this on line..<br />I was just interested with the results...<br />7 Tips for Living With a Blind Cat...<br /><br />Blind cats or vision-impaired kitties shouldn’t be overlooked! Photography ©~UserGI15633745 | Thinkstock.<br /><br />1. Use a blind cat’s other senses to orient her to her home<br />Cats who can’t see still have the use of their other senses. They can perceive the world through hearing, smell, taste and touch, so take advantage of those other senses to help your blind cat find her way around.<br /><br />2. You can move your furniture if you have a blind cat<br />It’s said that you should never rearrange your home if you live with a blind cat. But according to Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary, that’s not true: A blind cat can figure out the new locations of items, even if they do need a little extra time to reorient themselves. Keep the important stuff like litter boxes and food dishes in the same places, though.<br /><br />3. If you pick up a blind cat and move her, place her somewhere she can orient herself<br />Since blind kitties orient by scent and touch, if you need to pick your blind cat up and carry her to another room, place her near a litter box, her food dishes, her bed or a place where the floor textures change.<br /><br />4. Noisy toys are best for blind cats<br />Even though blind cats can’t see, they love to play and hunt just as much as any other cat. There are lots of toys available to stimulate a cat’s hearing and sense of smell. Blind cats love crinkly toys and catnip-stuffed kickers. Interactive toys can be moved and manipulated to make noise, allowing a blind cat to track his “prey” with his ears.<br /><br />5. Let your cat know you’re coming<br />Blind cats can be more easily startled than others, particularly if they also happen to be losing their hearing. Be sure to let your blind cat know you’re coming, and don’t sweep her up off the floor without an introductory “hello” and some gentle petting.<br /><br />6. If your cat is losing his vision, be patient with him<br />Cats often react to weakness by hiding that weakness, perhaps by becoming more standoffish or aggressive. Others may become more dependent or clingy. However your cat reacts to his changing vision, be kind and compassionate and imagine how you’d feel if you were going through the same thing. Also, talk to your cat as you’re coming or going in order to reassure him that you’re nearby.<br /><br />7. Don’t let your blind cat outdoors unsupervised<br />Even though blind cats navigate their indoor world perfectly well, there’s no point in exposing them to the risks of outdoor life. However, an outdoor enclosure or a walk on a leash, if your blind kitty is so inclined, could be a wonderful boost to her quality of life.WILLIE...! =(^..^)=https://www.blogger.com/profile/14862273578655424772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-56053776217663062482019-06-12T17:19:26.740-07:002019-06-12T17:19:26.740-07:00It's great to hear Cammie is adjusting so well...It's great to hear Cammie is adjusting so well to her loss of vision. We occasionally get blind animals at the shelter where I volunteer, and how well they adapt is truly amazing. They quickly learn to use their other senses to compensate.Robertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993528390901569340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-87051261986690742272019-06-12T17:14:14.934-07:002019-06-12T17:14:14.934-07:00I've found that cats can be very resilient. Ha...I've found that cats can be very resilient. Have seen some outside feral cats look like they were on the brink of death bounce back inexplicably. And having the benefit of whiskers, smell, and hearing as well as a safe environment with you, Cammie should do well with little or no sight. I don't think our Ghost sees well... know she sees movement, but I think its one of the reasons she doesn't jump and occasionally misses the stairs by the bed.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-29747971097891738672019-06-12T16:43:18.114-07:002019-06-12T16:43:18.114-07:00I am amazed at Cammie’s ability to sort out her wo...I am amazed at Cammie’s ability to sort out her world and get with life. How quickly she has everything organized. There is so much for all of us to learn from her.Eileen and Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06271478789693495612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-31863003445501719842019-06-12T15:31:04.904-07:002019-06-12T15:31:04.904-07:00I am glad Cammie is adjusting and still able to ge...I am glad Cammie is adjusting and still able to get around. pilch92https://www.blogger.com/profile/12263559408792146826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-47762154887805797672019-06-12T15:06:40.796-07:002019-06-12T15:06:40.796-07:00Cats are so resilient. When they lose one sense ot...Cats are so resilient. When they lose one sense others become heightened. She is already showing she can take it in her stride and is adapting well. She also knows she is safe and loved with you.Memories of Eric and Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07895995542393169845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-60727799382139235802019-06-12T14:08:27.281-07:002019-06-12T14:08:27.281-07:00Cammie has had my heart ever since you first got h...Cammie has had my heart ever since you first got her. She may act like a princess but that's okay in my book! (I have my own diva living with me so I understand). It's such a wonder to me how animals can quickly adapt to handicaps compared to humans! All I can say to Cammie is "you rock, girl"!!Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09807487427206982481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-66614249433632712182019-06-12T13:59:32.562-07:002019-06-12T13:59:32.562-07:00Cammie is doing so good, way to go girl. Just don...Cammie is doing so good, way to go girl. Just don't move the furniture!Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-73780548645832867212019-06-12T13:30:26.731-07:002019-06-12T13:30:26.731-07:00I love Cammie; she's such a tough customer.
C...I love Cammie; she's such a tough customer.<br /><br />Cats really do adjust to blindness more easily than humans. Also, I expect that (as generally happens to humans who lose their sight) her other senses will become even more acute by way of compensation.<br /><br />However many years Cammie has left, I'm optimistic they will still be good ones.Undinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16214242522330278662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-34570199288632420532019-06-12T12:46:07.393-07:002019-06-12T12:46:07.393-07:00cammie; we noe ewe will due just fine; once ya haz...cammie; we noe ewe will due just fine; once ya haz de "lay oh de land" <br /><br />tiz manee a pal we had at de ole catster blog that were site lezz ore partiallee sew N they played, jumped, ran, etc<br /><br />all de best two ewe az ya re adjust ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥<br /><br />da tabbies o trout townehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08716543768517442543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-88616719327511785032019-06-12T12:43:38.698-07:002019-06-12T12:43:38.698-07:00Cammie is a shining example of simply adjusting to...Cammie is a shining example of simply adjusting to one's new world! How I envy her ability to 'take it as it comes', rather than fighting to get back what once was. Hugs to Cammie!Eastside Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04707701446222007049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-92029728963762830892019-06-12T12:19:25.680-07:002019-06-12T12:19:25.680-07:00She will, in time, remap the entirety of the cozy ...She will, in time, remap the entirety of the cozy apartment to her new internal guidance system. It was good to see her get herself down off the at tree. Well done CammieTimmy Tomcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13608362455492496529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-17797903869816948652019-06-12T12:16:11.506-07:002019-06-12T12:16:11.506-07:00It is amazing how easily cats seem to adjust to th...It is amazing how easily cats seem to adjust to the new normal. Would it be that we humans had the same resiliency and tenacity. Your Cammie is such a wonderful girl, I wish her many more years with you.Sakuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11508656442667275102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-52770892458678758002019-06-12T11:57:30.034-07:002019-06-12T11:57:30.034-07:00She will get by. As long as she feels safe, that&#...She will get by. As long as she feels safe, that's one of my concerns. I'll pass on those scratches and purrs.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-13245470777603497322019-06-12T11:56:45.550-07:002019-06-12T11:56:45.550-07:00Yes, I was hoping for more, too. Sigh.Yes, I was hoping for more, too. Sigh.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-34729084003629232842019-06-12T11:56:28.551-07:002019-06-12T11:56:28.551-07:00She always looks melancholy. I'm afraid it'...She always looks melancholy. I'm afraid it's just the way her face is, the poor girl.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-28694868071669817582019-06-12T11:45:38.512-07:002019-06-12T11:45:38.512-07:00That picture of her here at the end of the blog ju...That picture of her here at the end of the blog just goes straight to my heart. Katie Isabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04298277081648176277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-61970147062816058162019-06-12T11:45:08.688-07:002019-06-12T11:45:08.688-07:00I had hoped so much that she was able to see more....I had hoped so much that she was able to see more. Not perfectly- but more. She is being cared for with love and she will continue to live secure in her world with you. Katie Isabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04298277081648176277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-3934197422530310182019-06-12T11:40:52.335-07:002019-06-12T11:40:52.335-07:00She's adjusting far more readily than most hum...She's adjusting far more readily than most humans would, certainly than I would. Non-humans are so much more tuned in to their other senses; it's really amazing. Scritches to her from me and purrs from the boys.Keahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06809655107065918944noreply@blogger.com