"Charlie Horse" for a cat

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maddiecat

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My cat has recently started getting (what I think is) a "Charlie Horse" in one of her front legs. She'll be sitting and the leg will draw up as the muscle begins to cramp.

Has anyone heard of this before? What should I do to help her?
(For adults, you eat a banana and you're on your way - I can't feed my cat a banana though).

Please help.
 
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Originally Posted by Maddiecat

My cat has recently started getting (what I think is) a "Charlie Horse" in one of her front legs. She'll be sitting and the leg will draw up as the muscle begins to cramp.

Has anyone heard of this before? What should I do to help her?
(For adults, you eat a banana and you're on your way - I can't feed my cat a banana though).

Please help.
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<thread hijack> You can eat a banana to get rid of a charlie horse? Wow, i didn't know that, that's awewome! heh, sorry </thread hijack>
 
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I honestly just think that's a trip to the vet you need. I have never heard of anything like that before. And it sounds as if your kitty is in pain. You should definatly make a trip to the vet.
 
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did you ever find what was causing your cat's symptoms? My cat is having something similar.
 
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I would check with the vet. It may not be a cramp in the sense that we think of them. I had a cat with a heart condition who would do this. I am not saying that your cat does, but it is better to be safe than sorry.
 
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