Gingersnap was a stray who showed up in a woman’s yard. She fed him for several days, before sending a picture to the shelter that showed his eyes actually dripping thick yellow drainage while he was trying to eat. He was unable to open his eyes due to severe infection and pain. The condition, where the eyelids turn in and cause the eyelashes to irritate the eyes, is called entropion. Gingersnap’s case was quite severe. Besides that, he had several other medical issues. He had an ear tipped which means someone thought he was neutered, but he actually had undescended testicles that were up in his abdomen. This condition is known as cryptorchid. To correct the condition, the poor guy required two incisions. The vet had to search to find his testicles and remove them!
In addition, Gingersnap required eye surgery to correct the entropion. This photo shows him when he came back to us from the vet. Thankfully, the necessary sutures would dissolve. He is so happy… he just wants to be petted! This was the first that we were able to see his eyes and the first that he could see us!
Today Gingersnap is a wonderfully happy kitty. You can see the appreciation in his eyes and the smile on his precious little face!