Mike

ADOPTION PROFILE
Name: Mike
DOB : 13/10/2025
Gender : Male
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
To Adopt : 230
Location: Ipswich
Snuggle scope: So snuggly!
Cat scope: Totally fine
Dog scope: More than likely fine with slow introductions
Child scope : More than likely fine with slow introductions
Vet work: Complete
Date expected to Leave Care: Now
Booster Due : 30/1/2027
Medical Summary – Mike has abnormalities affecting both eyes.
Right Eye:
He has persistent pupillary membrane (PPM) strands extending from the iris to the lens. These are congenital, non-progressive remnants of fetal blood vessels. Because the membrane is attached to the lens, it has caused a small, focal cataract. The progression of this cataract is difficult to predict, but it is hoped that it will remain stable and non-progressive.
Additionally, there are adhesions of the conjunctiva causing elevation of the third eyelid. These adhesions are referred to as symblepharon and are likely secondary to a previous feline herpesvirus (“cat flu”) infection. While these adhesions can sometimes be surgically broken down, recurrence is common.
Left Eye:
Mike has upper eyelid entropion (inward rolling of the eyelid) and may also have microphthalmia (a smaller-than-normal eye). Mild symblepharon adhesions are also present.
He has undergone corrective surgery for the entropion, including a wedge resection to better match the eyelid size to the globe. As he continues to grow, further surgical intervention may be required, although this may not be necessary.
ABOUT
You may remember Mike from recent posts regarding his considerable health issues and his slow road to being a ‘regular’ kitty. Cat flu as a small kitten then his eyes (from both congenital and cat flu issues) and his butt from which he suffered ongoing pain were issues that just went on and on and on!! Mike’s bottom issues have resolved finally so the next step was his eyes.
Mike had surgery on his eye last week which for him was the final frontier and a big step to good health and comfort for him. He went through the surgery like the trooper he is and his eye looks so much better and no doubt feels better too!!
Mike, even with the issues he has had, has always been the most affectionate, snuggly kitten now growing into a gorgeous cat. He is such a sweet sweet boy and a rather handsome boy too! He absolutely adores sitting with his human, lying on top of his human and sitting on his human’s lap - you get the picture!
Mike is playful too and will happily play independently or with the other cats in the household including his brother Tre Cool. He adores his food and gets super excited to see his food being prepared and served which he consumes with gusto!
Yes Mike may be deemed less than perfect but he is perfect in all the ways that matter. He is absolutely the sweetest, affectionate, snuggly kitty who has a lot of love to give and he may be perfect for you!
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