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Re: Advice re. an elderly cat
Claire, I would definately take him to the vet
Is it worse after he has been lying down then gets up or is it worse after he has been mobile on it? It is possibly arthritis brought on by the extreme cold but you really do need to get it checked over and then if it is your vet can prescribe some painkillers that are also anti inflammatories to help with the inflammation in the joint. If he seems happy in himself despite the sore leg then fair enough but if he is moping about, off his food then you must do what is right for the cat and make the ultimate sacrifice of your feelings for his comfort xxx (sorry sweetie). |
Re: Advice re. an elderly cat
I know it sounds silly and I could be entirely wrong, but it might be worth just checking the paw.
If something has embeded itself into the paw then it might favor not putting weight on it and walking as if the leg was hurt. As others have said though, it is worth a trip to the vet. |
Re: Advice re. an elderly cat
Forgot to mention, my mother-in-laws cat was similar age and very unstable on his feet, not limping, but wobbly.
Vet prescribed steriods, he was like a cat half his age, made a huge difference, he lasted about another 18 quality months but eventually the inevitable happened and had to be put to sleep. Just to keep in mind if the vet dont mention it. Phil |
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I`m going to try and get an appt this morning. Last night he was hobbling and eating but today his little routine is totally out. He usually jumps off the bed and races downstairs for food but this morning he hasn`t even got off the bed and his paw looks swollen. He always jumps up at the bathroom sink when I`m brushing my teeth so he can have a drink of water from the tap.... today he hasn`t and that with not eating is a real giveaway that something isn`t quite right.
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Re: Advice re. an elderly cat
If the actual paw is swollen it could be possible that he has a foreign body in it???
Hard to really say etc Good luck hon, I know how upsetting it is when your pets are injured / unwell xxx |
Re: Advice re. an elderly cat
Awww poor kitty. If i told you I was limping, in pain and off my food and drink, you would tell me to go to the Dr's wouldn't you?! I think thats what your little cat needs! Hope you manage to get an appointment and a caring vet. I'm sure they will try and fix the problem with other means before suggesting anything more drastic. Let us know how you get on.
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Re: Advice re. an elderly cat
If nothing else the vet can reassure you and then give him an anti inflammatory shot which will make him feel better. Hope it all goes OK. I was awoken this morning by Cromarty, or should that be Vomity, barfing up a furball at 5am. Who needs an alarm clock. Then he got back into bed demanding cuddles.
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Re: Advice re. an elderly cat
Vets are committed to doing the best thing for every animal. They are not hell bent on putting everything with any slight ailment down. Go to the vet, and they will suggest the best course of action.
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Re: Advice re. an elderly cat
Well it was good news and I didn`t need to make any decisions. She didn`t x-ray it but the vet thinks it`s a sprain and a touch of arthritis so he has some anti inflammatories. Have to admit the lower half of his leg does look at a bit of an odd angle and he`s not weight bearing on it at all but he`s eating again :D
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