[lizardlady]

Does anyone know why different sized pupils would be a sign of middle ear infection in cats? The vet tech pointed out that Krissy's pupils are different sizes and said it was a sign of infection. A search of the web shows the same thing, but I can't find an explanation of why.

[UnderRugSwept]

I just read your other thread about them going to the vet right before I answered this (poor little guy!)...I think it's because of the pressure on the optic nerve, specifically because there is a polyp involved. See the below link (you kinda have to read around the rest of the info, tho)...

cats eyes; two different sized pupils-symptom of peripheral vestibular disease? - Questions & Answers | VetInfo/QA

How is he doing?

[Wren_]

strange! never come across that before ... and don't know why
I guess it's helpful knowing it as far as diagnosing though

[lizardlady]

Thanks bunches Elsewhere!!!! The article you linked to mentions Horner's Syndrome. I googled that and got lots of good info. The ear infection could be putting pressure on nerves that control the pupil. I probably would have freaked when I read that FeLuc and FIP can cause it too, but he's been tested for both (negative results, thank heaven).

This poor little guy has been through the ringer. He had an eye infection when I got him. Matter of fact that's how I got him. A friend was fostering him but couldn't afford to take him to the vet for the infection. I had the medicine at home so offered to take care of him. The plan was to clear up the infection and give him back. That idea lasted about two days. Then when we went to the vet the first time he had a bellyful of worms and manage. Next time we went he had an ear infection. Like I said before I thought we cleared up the infection. Either it didn't clear up or it came back. Added to all of this he is a little thing and thin. I started giving him canned food to help him put on weight at the vet's recommendation.

We go back to the vet Friday. I hope he gets a good report, but am concerned. Last night it looked to me like his face is swollen. That's new.

I still think it's ironic that Mikey, the itty bitty orphan is healthy as can be and growing at an incredible rate. Krissy, who was with his momma until regular weaning age, has been non-stop sick.

[UnderRugSwept]

(((LL))),

I am glad what I posted was helpful! Let us know how it goes on Friday, will you?

Both are lucky little guys to have you! And yeah, you never know about health. My oldest cat, a tabby (almost 13) was found with his mother + 5 brothers and sisters at about 3 months old. He was fostered with one brother in a very nice environment until I adopted him (he wasn't in the foster home long)...and he has been the unhealthiest cat I have ever had!

I adopted a 1-month, 1-lb old kitten from a high-kill shelter and besides behavioral issues (sigh), he is 3.5 years old and doing MUCH better than my tabby was at that age! Of course, I have been told that some of it is genetics, too. Some cats are just luckier than others!

So sad to hear he's been going through the ringer! It sounds like you're in good hands with your vet: be sure to write down questions you think of before you see him each time. Bring up ideas, gather information. You're doing great already!