Aimy says Fatimah is doing well.
Get well soon and have a happy life, Fatimah!
Aimy has also asked me how to look after a blind animal. I do not know, because Bobby became blind only in his old age. He had grown up in this house, so it wasn't a problem for him at all. He knows every part of the house and is still able to go up and down the stairs. He still follows me all over, every step of the way. Even if I were to sneak to the bathroom while he is fast asleep, the moment I come out, he would be right there, at the door.
Now, in his old age, he suffers from severe separation anxiety, so he would bang on the bathroom door until I let him in. He just needs to be near me all the time.
My cats also help to guide Bobby around the house. Bunny and Tiger prevent Bobby from bumping into walls by going in front of him as he is about to walk into a wall. Cow takes Bobby to his food bowl every meal.
I think animals like cats and dogs rely mostly on their sense of smell, so losing their vision may not be as disastrous as it would be for us humans. Perhaps they just need a period of adjustment to adapt.
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