New cross-eyed cat: How's his vision? Is he safe from predators?

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We just got a 6 month old cross eyed cat, what can he see so I know how to help him. Is he in danger? He is a partial feral that is now a outside cat on 12 acres which includes a bunch of the normal wild predators were in TN. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 6 months and 13 days old

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

There are very many cross-eyed cats and they are quite able to adjust to this condition. Since he is feral and managed to survive to about 6 months of age, he is quite proficient at catching prey and making the adjustment for it. Crosseyedness is a congenital condition and there is no treatment. He should be fine. He looks like a pretty cool cat in veery good condition. Just treat him like a normal cat. He is not in danger and I am sure he can manage very well. If you want to protect him feed him regularly in the morning and in the evening and lock him up (in the barn if he is a barn cat, or take him into the house if he is supposed to become a house cat) over night. Most cats get preyed upon by coyotes, etc. at dusk or dawn.

New cross-eyed cat: How's his vision? Is he safe from predators?

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