3 Week Old Kitten Front Legs Buckling

[Jessbubz1802]

hi everyone, I’m hoping to get some advise on one of the kittens from the litter we’ve had. All was well, healthy chunky kittens, and then recently as they’ve started getting around, playing and exploring I’ve noticed one has ‘weak’ front legs, specifically the wrist joint ( I think ) I will attach a video. His paws seem to fold under every 3/4th step. He doesn’t seem to suffer with it but I’m concerned and nothing online is helping :/ I don’t have the funds to take him to the vets especially if it’s a case of just strapping them up to help his ligaments?
Any advise is greatly appreciated!!

 

[Jessbubz1802]

It won’t let me upload a video, I’ve took some screenshots during video to show what he’s doing. It’s not every step and he does correct his footing.

 

[StefanZ]

I dont know for sure. You can always try and carefully massage him (and see if massaging hurts him! The decision what and how to do it may depend on if it hurts, ort doesnt hurt at all. The massage as such shouldnt hurt.).
If not, do it several times a day, may be short but often.
Be sure he is warm before you start massaging - using a heating IR-lamp is very good here. Such as many rheumatics use... The warmth comes deeply into his tissues...

 

[Jessbubz1802]

I dont know for sure. You can always try and carefully massage him (and see if massaging hurts him! The decision what and how to do it may depend on if it hurts, ort doesnt hurt at all. The massage as such shouldnt hurt.).
If not, do it several times a day, may be short but often.
Be sure he is warm before you start massaging - using a heating IR-lamp is very good here. Such as many rheumatics use... The warmth comes deeply into his tissues...

Thank you, I’ve checked and it doesn’t hurt him to manoeuvre anywhere on his legs. Would strapping help? X

 

[Sarthur2]

First, to share a video on here, upload it to YouTube, then paste the link here.

Yes, using non-stick athletic tape, I would tape (not too tightly) around that joint to provide support. It seems the kitten is either double-jointed or has a weak joint in need of support. Take the tape off at night so the kitten gets a break. See if it helps over a few days. If not, it’s not a life-threatening issue.

 

[Jessbubz1802]

Thank you, I was hoping you would comment
He’s the most playful out of all of them so it really doesn’t bother him or hinder him it seems it’s just sad to watch to be honest. It’s seems like the wrist joint to me - just above the paw, is there anything you could link to good wrapping? I’ve looked myself an can only really find back leg wrapping x

 

[Sarthur2]

Check at your local pharmacy. It just needs to be NON-ADHESIVE. They should have something in stock.

 

[Jessbubz1802]

I’ve done it i managed to get some from Asda I’ll take it off tonight, and reapply tomorrow x

 

[Jessbubz1802]

 

[Jessbubz1802]

It’s already stopped his paws going over! He’s walking perfectly, just a little stiff as he knows they’re on his legs and doesn’t appreciate it lol

 

[Sarthur2]

I’m so glad it’s helping. Hopefully he will gain strength in time and no longer need tape.