Cats Eyes Dilated After Anesthesia
I have a question about the safety of isoflorine gas when used on cats specifically a kitten of 4 months.
Cats eyes dilated after anesthesia. Why are my cats eyes dilated after surgery. A rare condition known as feline dysautonomia or Key-Gaskell syndrome can also result in dilated pupils. The basic cause of eye squinting in cats is inflammation.
I believe it was around 3 pm yesterday i left her at the office around 3pm and i picked her up around 5 pm she did drink a lot and she ate a little no discharges just a little redness around her eyes they wanted to take dna samples to test for herpes virus because she had sneezing and some mucus and a respiratory infection las year in octber. He or she may seem drowsy. Hypothermia is a common complication during and after anesthesia.
Anesthesia can also be administered locally to numb a specific area or part of the bodysuch as a tooth area of the skin or the. Sometimes the feline will shut or rub the eye to protect it and relieve pain. You may see dilated pupils unsteadiness or lethargy lack of appetite moodiness or appearance of drunkenness.
Anesthesia complications in cats. Hypotension hypothermia and hyperthermia are three of the most commonly observed complications in cats following anesthesia. Both according to him were given the same amount of anesthesia.
These are usual reactions when the pet is coming out of anesthesia. Your cat is not likely craving her food while the effects of the anesthesia and pain management work their way through her system. If the cat eyes are narrow and the eyes are squinted thats a sign of aggression.
Medical causes Feline dysautonomia. I read somewhere sorry I cant remember where this can happen sto cats from having their mouth opened wide as for dental or anaesthesia with an endothracheal tube because that can cause pressure on the nerves to the eye. I am currently fostering a 4-month-old litter of 4 kittens for a local humane society.