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The problem with this blue and white British Shorthair is actually quite obvious.

However, because the abnormal location on its body is very easy to overlook and its symptoms are not particularly obvious, no cat owner has noticed it until now.

Poor cat owner, if only they had come to the vet sooner, they would have suffered all these days of scratches for nothing.

"Come and take a look."

Chen called out to the woman, then pressed down on the cat's head with his left hand and supported its rear with his other hand to prevent it from trying to shrink back.

And this cat is also a bully who preys on the weak and fears the strong.

It shows no mercy when bullying its own human, but when faced with a veterinarian who has a tough attitude and an intimidating aura, it only has the courage to crawl on the table and beg for mercy.

When Chen Rang touched the back of its neck, it became so obedient that it didn't dare to make a sound anymore. Just a moment ago it was still in its cocoon, but now it simply lay motionless like a corpse. Only when Chen Rang called the woman over did it quickly let out a cry for help.

But now, no one can save it.

"Look at its eyes! Especially the right eye socket, is the eyelid slightly sunken? Stand over here, the lighting is better, can you see it more clearly now? Its left eye socket has the same problem, but it's less severe."

Chen Rang pointed to the blue and white cat's eyes and described them to the woman.

"That's really true!"

Following Chen Rang's instructions, the woman carefully observed and indeed found that her baby's eyelids were exactly as Chen Rang had described.

Especially on the upper eyelid, you can clearly see that the eyelid is somewhat concave; even the dark edges around the eye socket are lighter than other areas.

"Actually, I noticed this a while ago. As it got bigger, I always felt its eyes were different from other cats', not quite round. But doctor, it's just that its eyelids are a little sunken. Is this a serious problem?"

The woman stared at her cat while asking a question out of curiosity.

"This condition is medically known as bilateral entropion. It looks fine, and indeed, the entropion does appear to be very small. But you have to understand that cats are different from humans; their eyelids are covered in hair! To give you a simple analogy, imagine your eyelashes constantly pricking your eyes—wouldn't that be uncomfortable? Right? The hair on a cat's eyelids is much denser than a human's eyelashes. As it prickles inward, it pricks the eyeball, causing the cat a lot of discomfort."

He paused for a moment, then said seriously, "Furthermore, it's important to note that as the cat grows older, its entropion problem will become more severe, and the degree of entropion will also increase. This long-term friction and irritation of the cornea can cause severe pain, ulcers, decreased vision, and even blindness—serious dangers. If left untreated, the inflammation and ulcers may spread further, potentially leading to the cat's death."

Chen Rang patiently explained the situation to the woman, using her own experience as an example to illustrate the seriousness of the problem.

Finally, seeing that the woman was quite frightened, he smiled and said, "To be honest, you came just in time. As a good cat owner, you noticed the problem and sought veterinary care promptly instead of letting the situation worsen, which already avoided a great deal of potential risk."

"Oh, so that means I'm not late, right? What you just said scared me to death. I thought that after so many days of delay, its condition must have been very serious."

The woman breathed a sigh of relief.

Chen Rang gave her a thumbs up, then reminded her, "But I must say, this disease cannot heal on its own. To cure your cat, you'll need artificial intervention, specifically surgery to remove its entropion. If you do it here, the price will be around two thousand yuan, but the exact amount depends on its recovery and the amount of medication needed. So you should think carefully before making a decision about whether to have the surgery immediately."

"You'll recover after surgery, right?"

The woman didn't mention money; all her thoughts were focused on whether her cat could recover its health.

In front of Chen Rang, she took out her phone and started searching for the term "bilateral entropion," and actually found a scientific name for it: "entropion." It turns out that this condition can occur not only in animals but also in humans; it wasn't something the doctor made up. Furthermore, according to online sources, this condition does require surgical intervention; however, there are certain risks involved, potentially leading to cosmetic damage.

Seeing those pictures online of people with uneven eyes and droopy eyelids, and then thinking that her own cat might become like that too, the woman looked conflicted.

She certainly knew she needed treatment, but she also had to consider whether to have it done at this small, old pet clinic. After all, in most people's minds, surgery is definitely more reliable at a large hospital, right?

But she was also a very kind person and felt embarrassed to just turn around and leave.

In addition, her own cat was notoriously mischievous, yet it behaved perfectly under this doctor's care. This young doctor managed to keep her cat from moving around with just two fingers, which gave her considerable confidence in Chen Rang, given how much suffering she had endured.

After thinking it over, she finally nodded decisively.

"Then I'll entrust my precious child to you! Doctor, let me ask you, how many days does it take to cure this illness?"

"Generally, I'll perform a pre-operative check-up now; if the condition is good, the surgery can begin tomorrow. After the surgery, there's a recovery period of about two weeks, during which I apply medication as prescribed daily. The stitches can usually be removed two weeks after the surgery. At this stage, the surgical outcome can be assessed. Afterward, I'll apply a little eye ointment daily to consolidate the results, and come back for a follow-up check-up every one to two months to ensure there are no hidden ulcers or anything like that. Then the whole process is complete!"

Chen Rang briefly described the entire treatment plan for the blue and white cat.

To his satisfaction, the cat owner listened attentively without interrupting or asking any questions. This is the kind of customer he prefers—he simply needs to understand the situation and then leave everything else to the veterinarian.

"I'm fine now!"

The woman nodded decisively, accepting Chen Rang's treatment method and the quoted initial treatment costs.

That's one of the good things about being a doctor; patients and their families rarely haggle over treatment. They'll consider choosing more affordable treatment options, but once the plan is finalized, they almost never ask for a lower price.

Chen made the woman register and also made her pay a deposit.

This is different from the situation of the aunt a few days ago. After all, the aunt's doll only needed medication, and the daily cost was not high, only the time was long, so Chen Rang did not ask her to pay a deposit.

The blue and white one we're talking about today, the initial preparations and disposable surgical supplies alone cost over a thousand yuan, so of course we need to make sure we get all the details beforehand.

Of course, Chen Rang also learned a lesson from what happened to that aunt.

"Let me transfer you two thousand first!"

The woman scanned the QR code posted on the counter without hesitation, and Chen Rang was very satisfied with her generosity and decisiveness.

Looking at her registration information again, Zhou Meijuan, what a beautiful name!

"Leave the rest to me! I'll bring it here for pre-operative checkups, including a blood test and corneal fluorescence staining. Then I'll give it some medication. After taking this medication, it won't feel any eye pain for a short period. You can choose to leave it at the clinic, or you can take it home and bring it back tomorrow or in the next few days when you have time. However, this injection only works for a few days, so don't delay too long, understand?"

After Chen Rang accepted the money, his attitude improved even more.

He even considered that the cat owner might have to work or not have enough time, and offered to let the other party choose the surgery time, as long as it wasn't delayed too long.

After all, it's a surgical procedure, so a delay of a day or two won't have a big impact.

"Let's do it tomorrow! The sooner we get it cured, the more at ease I'll feel. I'll tell you, I found it outside before, I don't know if it was abandoned or just a stray cat. It was so pitiful when it was little, I really don't want to see it suffer anymore."

Zhou Meijuan said with heartache, although she agreed to have the surgery tomorrow, she still decided to take the blue and white cat home for one night first.

With a sense of regret that she might not see the cat again if she didn't look at it more, she carefully held the cat in her arms and gently rubbed her face against it.

Normally, this blue and white cat, already in pain and irritable, would have attacked its owner without hesitation. But seeing Chen Rang watching with a smile, it could only put on a docile act and pitifully meow at its owner.

When Zhou Meijuan saw that her baby was no longer grabbing her, she was overjoyed.

When Chen Rang said that medication could temporarily relieve her baby's eye pain and stop it from suffering every day, she was even more satisfied.