Unilateral uveitis in a young cat.

Re: Unilateral uveitis in a young cat.

Bob Russell — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:30:50 GMT

I would consider repeating the Toxo titre as it is the most common cause of uveitis in immuno-compromised human patients.

Re: Unilateral uveitis in a young cat.

Aurelia Verdin — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:47:58 GMT

Thanks, I thought I was probably just being a paranoid owner, but always feels better to get some reassurance!

[quote user="Michael Woodhouse"]

The WORST clients are often those with medical knowledge.

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Definately agree with that!

Re: Unilateral uveitis in a young cat.

Michael Woodhouse — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 23:07:46 GMT

[quote user="Aurelia Verdin"]The cat in question is my own cat[/quote]

Oh dear.

[quote user="Aurelia Verdin"]She was put on Maxitrol and Clinagel tid and the eye had returned completely to normal by about lunchtime the following day [AND]I gave her a maxitrol drop that evening and the eye is normal again now[/quote]

[quote user="Aurelia Verdin"]and just wondered if anyone had any advice.[/quote]

Stop being a paranoid owner and keep some Maxitrol drops in?

The WORST clients are often those with medical knowledge.

Re: Unilateral uveitis in a young cat.

Stephen Courtney — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 22:55:26 GMT

I'd only worry if it keeps happening. you have tested for the nasties, and i would not repeat tests that were previously negative unless you have ongoing issues.

I believe that there are several unknown feline viruses or other infections, that can result in temporary uveitis like signs or cause some precipitate in the anterior chamber. these cats often turn out fine.

there is always a chance that there is something nasty like a lymphosarc, but in that case signs will be progressive, and I would feel there was little to be gained by further investigation at this time. Try not to worry!

Re: Unilateral uveitis in a young cat.

lisa phillips — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 22:34:04 GMT

I'm no expert but think uveitis often seen as sign of systemic disease in cat. You've done all the tests I would think of but poss worth repeating Felv/FIV in case missed early disease? maybe another trip to the opthalmologist? Lymphoplasmacytic uveitis responds to steroids well but usually older cats and FIV +ve. Idiopathic cases are seen though - hopefully one on these.