We have a 15 year-old calico, in otherwise good health. About a year
ago, she went deaf, and about a month ago went blind. Putting her
down is NOT an option.
The vet says she'll adapt better than we will, and so far that's been
the case.
We're looking for advice from people who've been down this road
before.
Thanks.
I personally haven't been through this but I have a friend with a little
old Yorkie that is deaf and blind but she is ill and can't control her
bladder but putting her down isn't an option for my friend either. Off
hand from what I have witnessed--I would say you probably need to be more
aware of her presence under foot now.She may inadvertantly get under
foot.Although her other senses will heighthen like she will sense
vibrations like your foot steps and the stereo playing,your talking, doors
closing,telephone ringing, etc.[some noises may frighten her] and her
sense of smell.She probably will require more love now. It will reasure
her.I'm sure it is a frightening experience for her until she adjusts.A
familiar environment is essential so I hope you aren't planning a
move.Hope all this helps a little.The vet is right --you probably have to
adjust more than her.
Jane - 10 Jul 2005 03:43 GMT
Thanks for the input. We've been trying to train her to respond to a
steady thumping on the floor, in an attempt to help her navigate, but
so far have met with only limited success. She senses the vibration,
but still has yet to associate a direction to it.
She has kept her litter habits, and mostly keeps herself in one of the
closets, only coming out to eat, drink and use the litter box. When
she does come out, she lets everyone know she's there with very loud
meowing.
>I personally haven't been through this but I have a friend with a little
>old Yorkie that is deaf and blind but she is ill and can't control her
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>move.Hope all this helps a little.The vet is right --you probably have to
>adjust more than her.