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This pretty girl has surgery booked to remove her remaining eye due to cancer. Any advice on helping her transition to blind life would be much appreciated!

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Awe, poor thing. I know nothing but someone has t break the ice, I would think maybe try to keep some smells the same. Not wash bedding right away, that sort of thing so everything isn't new to her?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

Same, and what a cutie. She will still be just as cute after the op, I'm sure

Wishing you all the best

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago

This may be obvious but maybe not moving furniture after the surgery and maybe planning ahead and rethink the way furniture may be suitable for her. For example if a sleeping spot is a bit hard to reach maybe get her used to some easier route to it.

I have no experience with blind cats but I would think it would help. Cats have a very good ability to memorize their space but it needs to stay the same for a blind cat.