My cat hit his face, now blind with dilated pupils. What's wrong?

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My cat banged his face(by nose and mouth), on Monday he seemed fine! I notice today(Friday) that his pupils are very dialated and it seems like he can't see at all. He's been eating and drinking the same as usual! Seems happy purrs when I talk to or pet him. Also he had his vaccines 2 weeks ago. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 12 years old

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

This sounds like he may have hurt himself, when he banged his face. It could also be that he has high blood pressure and that often makes cats temporarily blind. The faster the blood pressure is treated the more likely your kitty will regain his eyesight. Please take him to a veterinarian preferably right away, as either of these conditions (injury or high blood pressure) are signs of a serious health problem. He is purring because he is worried and afraid, and cats not only purr when they are happy, but also to appease other cats and people ("Please don;t hurt me, I am not going to hurt you).

My cat hit his face, now blind with dilated pupils. What's wrong?

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