I apologize for creating this account just to post this thread, but I've tried reaching out in other social media with no success.
My 4 year old male cat was diagnosed today with Luxating Patella. He doesn't have any significant medical history prior to this and weighs around 12 pounds.
Before taking him to the vet, he had around 8 episodes under 3 hours where his left back leg would get 'locked in place', leaving him in tremendous pain. Couldn't walk properly, it was horrible.
So after being diagnosed with Luxating Patella, the Patella was put in place and he was given the necessary meds. But at home he still has had several episodes, so I wanted to know if this is normal. It's the weekend and I'm not able to contact my vet, so I just wanted some assurance that everything is going as expected. Seeing him hurt and in pain breaks my heart.
As for the rest, I'd appreciate, if possible, some tips in how to handle his confinement. He's not supposed to run and jump all over the place, so I wanted to give him the best comfort, but I'm not sure how.
Apologize for the long post. Thanks in advance.
My 4 year old male cat was diagnosed today with Luxating Patella. He doesn't have any significant medical history prior to this and weighs around 12 pounds.
Before taking him to the vet, he had around 8 episodes under 3 hours where his left back leg would get 'locked in place', leaving him in tremendous pain. Couldn't walk properly, it was horrible.
So after being diagnosed with Luxating Patella, the Patella was put in place and he was given the necessary meds. But at home he still has had several episodes, so I wanted to know if this is normal. It's the weekend and I'm not able to contact my vet, so I just wanted some assurance that everything is going as expected. Seeing him hurt and in pain breaks my heart.
As for the rest, I'd appreciate, if possible, some tips in how to handle his confinement. He's not supposed to run and jump all over the place, so I wanted to give him the best comfort, but I'm not sure how.
Apologize for the long post. Thanks in advance.