My cat has dislocated vertebrae, please help

My cat has been walking around with a limp tail for 2 days and today I took him to vet. He did x-ray and told me he has mildly dislocated vertebrae and it needs to be amputated.

I'm in such horror now. I'm reading posts and see that many people out there had surgery done in which vet fixed the dislocation. He was only given vita b, c and some injection with a drug that could help him with the tail.

What do you think?  Can I do anything on my own? Like some kind of cream which would help with relocation?

I'm sure I need another vet and second opinion on this.

i think you should put him out of his pain and get it amputated, i don't think any creams would out bones back in place, and it would help his balance and posture afterwards. or go to another vet and ask them what else is possible

http://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/musculoskeletal/c_ct_joint_luxation?page=2#.UGcmFK7hBdg or follow the treatment section and maybe bandage it to stop it getting hurt more, just don't let him outside because it effects there balance

Thanks! No he actually wasn't in pain at all. He behaved normally, ate normally and all. Wow he just started moving his tail now, and it's not down anymore but horuzontal. I guess the meds started working yay! I hope the tail won't become limp again, when the meds wear out?
 

I wouldn't rush into amputation if it might not be necessary. It sounds like he's improving, at least for the time being. You should let your vet know how he's doing and continue to keep a close eye on him. I would also get a second opinion if he doesn't get better, or if your vet insists on amputation. It's always worth finding out if there are other options.

it brilliant to hear he's doing better, now i think you definately don't have to do an amputation, is he an indoor or outdoor cat?

and if he isn't in pain can't you just leave him and let it heal in place, it might make him a bit handicapped if you know what i mean but if he can move his tail then that's good isn't it?