My cat was born with an eye issue. What's wrong & how much to fix?

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This is a neighborhood cat that just had 4 kittens a couple days ago. Is there any way you can tell what's wrong with her eye? She was born with it this way, but we would like to get it fixed soon. How much money would a procedure to get this fixed cost?

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

She is so cute! Thank you for providing pictures of her, and it's so lovely of you to want to help her. If she was born with it, it's likely a congenital abnormality and it may be best for it to be removed. The cost for an enucleation can vary from between $200-$1000, but it will depend on the area where you live and vary within clinic in that area. I can give you some resources that may help you afford a vet if this cost is too much for you. You can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ The Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization that provides financial assistance to cat and kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save their companions when life-threatening illness or injury strikes.  God's Creatures Ministry helps pay for veterinarian bills for those who need help.  The Onyx & Breezy Foundation has many programs including helping people with medical bills. They are a good resource for information.  Brown Dog Foundation provides funding to families with a sick pet that would likely respond to treatment, but due to circumstances, there is not enough money immediately available to pay. IMOM is dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged. She is very lucky to have you! I hope one of these resources helps you!

My cat was born with an eye issue. What's wrong & how much to fix?

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