My cat jumped from a two story window about 8 months ago and damaged his left rear leg (was limping badly). I immediately took him to the vet to have it x-rayed and there was no break or crack, so the vet said to simply keep him somewhat contained for a few weeks to let it heal. I kept him in two very large dog crates zip-tied together until he stopped limping -- about 2 weeks.
Since then -- especially in the morning or after he's been sleeping -- the hind leg slightly "snaps" when he walks. The vet said that this would probably correct itself over a bit of time, but it's still there and hasn't changed.There is no clicking sound -- it just looks like something is "snapping" into the place every time he uses that leg when walking. His activity level is normal - he is still very active, loves to run, jump, etc.
I'm worried that this could cause long-term problems in the future (arthritis), etc., and it simply doesn't look right and worries me.
Thanks for your ideas/opinions!
Since then -- especially in the morning or after he's been sleeping -- the hind leg slightly "snaps" when he walks. The vet said that this would probably correct itself over a bit of time, but it's still there and hasn't changed.There is no clicking sound -- it just looks like something is "snapping" into the place every time he uses that leg when walking. His activity level is normal - he is still very active, loves to run, jump, etc.
I'm worried that this could cause long-term problems in the future (arthritis), etc., and it simply doesn't look right and worries me.
Thanks for your ideas/opinions!
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