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There are several causes for cataracts in cats, including trauma, anterior uveitis (from auto-immune disorders, viral or bacterial infections, cancer, various metabolic disorders), genetics, retinal diseases, radiation therapy, lens displacement, diabetes. Running bloodwork is a good start to look for an underlying disorder. After an underlying diagnosis is found, surgery is definitely an option. The surgery usually involves a special procedure to remove the cataract and then an artificial lens is placed in the eye. If the bloodwork does not reveal a cause for the cataract, I would recommend trying to have your girl seen by a veterinary ophthalmologist for further testing. They would also be the one to do discuss specific treatment (i.e. surgery).

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I hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist further.

Dr. Dave

Veterinarian

6 years general small animal practice, 10 years emergency/critical care small animal practice

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