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15 years old.Looks like hip issues. How old is the cat?
15 years old.Looks like hip issues. How old is the cat?
IMHO, given what you described and especially his age, I think he really needs to be examined in-person by your vet. Waiting can only cause him more pain and discomfort. If you're worried about him being alone when you go to work tomorrow you can try confining him to a room with his litter box, cat bed if he has one, comfy blankets to sleep on, etc. where he won't try to jump or injure the leg any further. Best of luck, please keep us updated on his progress and good luck to you on your first day back to work.My vet suggested to me that we do a vet visit by face time but I think he really needs a x-ray to see if the leg is dislocated. I think I am going to have to man up and take him in for a vet appointment. My vet even commented on the fact that he was able to jump up easily. But for the moment I am going to give him the anti inflammatory medication and see if that helps (or see if just giving it time will help it).
Taking him in is quite a risk because he makes such a fuss he could hurt himself more and then, what if there is nothing significantly wrong? From a young age my cat has had issues with this leg that usually went away.IMHO, given what you described and especially his age, I think he really needs to be examined in-person by your vet. Waiting can only cause him more pain and discomfort. If you're worried about him being alone when you go to work tomorrow you can try confining him to a room with his litter box, cat bed if he has one, comfy blankets to sleep on, etc. where he won't try to jump or injure the leg any further. Best of luck, please keep us updated on his progress and good luck to you on your first day back to work.
Did the cosequin kick in right away? I thought supplements take almost 30 days to see any results, with humans anyway. I don't think lameness is expected. I've had many cats that lived to be 15 to 18 years of age and only one has difficulty walking.So can anyone explain to me if this lameness should be expected? I called the vet yesterday and sent some videos and the vet didn't seem overly concerned. We seem to have narrowed the lameness to when he gets up from sleeping for a long time and also, when he stands for a bit in one position eating his food. Otherwise he seems fine. The vet said I should just continue with the cosiquin and make an appointment if it gets dramatically worse. Should I just expect this at 15 years old?
What is really odd is that I think my cat is doing better without the cosequin. I did go back and check records on here and I did notice lameness in February - I started cosequin then -- but I don't really feel it did anything.Did the cosequin kick in right away? I thought supplements take almost 30 days to see any results, with humans anyway.
Could your vet do a home visit? Or any mobile vets?Oh no.. that sucks. Mine could have that as a possibility (every time he goes to the vet is blood glucose is high) but the vet said that is because he is upset and that he has no blood in his urine so that means he doesn't have diabetes... my last urine test was done a year ago... I am sorry to hear about your cat.
No. They have been out to the home before and he was unable to be examined. I even gave him the mass dose of gapapentin and he was able to shake it off long enough to fight the vet off. However, I did get a urine sugar test strip and so far... it hasn't shown sugar in the urine.. so ... for now.. my vet thinks that suggests it isn't diabetes (my cat also eats wet food) and his lame issue is just one leg.Could your vet do a home visit? Or any mobile vets?