URI- question

[MA]

Has anyone ever run across a situation where a upper resp.illness has caused both blindness and deafness in an older cat? I have someone who posed that question, and I have never heard of this occuring?

[Traci]

Not unless the infection were so severe as to cause neuro signs or that another viral was a secondary factor. For example, a pseudomona, these may progress, are difficult to treat/heal and can cause other problems. A pseudomona left undetected is bad news. Polyps in the ear or ruptured eardrum should be ruled out, MA, please tell your visitor that. I'd also rule out other possible causes, by a pro feline specialist. (investigate medications given too)