Hi all - I'm new here, invited by maherwoman many, many moons ago, and just now having the time to check the site out. I promise I'll post a better introduction later, but first a query:
One of our cats was diagnosed with a luxating patella in her right hind leg over two years ago. Her knee hasn't really caused any problems since then, but now it seems to be back with a vengeance, and this time in both legs
Same symptoms as before: holding legs stiffly, shaking them out behind her to re-align the kneecap, not wanting to jump.
She's pretty young (3 years old) and very small, maybe 8 pounds and not an ounce of fat, so I know it's not a weight-related complication.
When she was diagnosed, the vet recommended a wait-and-see approach, and said she might require surgery to deepen the groove of the joint(s). We're no longer with that vet (philosophical disagreements
) and as the cats have been remarkably healthy, I haven't found a new one yet. I guess I'm just looking to gather as much information as possible before seeking out a new vet and possible treatment options.
Thanks!
One of our cats was diagnosed with a luxating patella in her right hind leg over two years ago. Her knee hasn't really caused any problems since then, but now it seems to be back with a vengeance, and this time in both legs
She's pretty young (3 years old) and very small, maybe 8 pounds and not an ounce of fat, so I know it's not a weight-related complication.
When she was diagnosed, the vet recommended a wait-and-see approach, and said she might require surgery to deepen the groove of the joint(s). We're no longer with that vet (philosophical disagreements
Thanks!