My kitty won't stop limping...

We just went through this with a few of our kitties - it sounds like it might be calicivirus. You've probably vaccinated for it, as we had, but we were told there is a new strain going around. Talk with your vet about it. Our cats went on an antibiotic and interferon therapy for 2 weeks. It's important to get it treated a.s.a.p. if that's what it is because you have a very sick kitty on your hands. Hope this helps - I don't want to scare you, but this was our experience just last month.

Thank you for responding to my post. I just did some research on it and it sounds just like her. I gave her anti-inflamitory meds the other day and she isn't limping today and seems like a normal happy cat. I will call the vet on Monday to see if they can do a test on her to see if it is that. Thank you again.

Also, you may want to start your cat on a glucosamine-chondroitin supplement or something like Cosequin to help keep the joints moving and rebuild any lost cartilage. It will also help with mobility. This is in addition to whatever meds the doctor gives you when you take her in.

Stephanie

Do you know if there is something quick that could be done to help her? We are moving to Hawaii on September 9th and I just want her to be well when we go.

Originally Posted by BabyGirl02

Do you know if there is something quick that could be done to help her? We are moving to Hawaii on September 9th and I just want her to be well when we go.

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Did you call the vet? What'd they say about calicivirus, or did they have any other ideas?

She has an appointment tomorrow and I will talk to the vet. I'll let you guys know what happens also She's looking a little better today. I think she's just got anxiety becuase everything in the house is moving around. We're packing up the house becuase of the move to Hawaii. Poor Baby Kitty. Anywho Thanks again and I will post on what happens tomorrow.

I hope that all goes well for you and your cat today.

Well they did some blood tests. 5 to be exact...and she came up negative for all of them. Her white blood cell count was a little high and she had a slight fever. She's on antibiotics now so we're getting somewhere. She hasn't limpped in about a week. I hope it doesn't start up again. They think it was an infection in her joints. Woo hoo! No Arthiritis or however its spelled. Now she's being lazy becuase of all the meds. Thanks for everyones advice