It has been determined that our kitty has a luxating patella - her knee slips in and out. Some times it is worse than others, but she has at least 2 or 3 "blow outs" a day. We've had her on Medicam (anti-inflamatory/pain killer) for a few days and the degree of pain during her episodes seems to have subsided. But she cannot stay on Medicam for an extended period. We are taking a "wait and see" approach right now, because altho the vet says that it was something she was born with, we are pretty sure we can pin-point the inicident that may have made it worse in the last week. I am told this is very rare in cats and there is a surgery to correct.
I am wondering if there is anyone out there who has dealt with this either in their cat (or dog) and could give me some perspective. The vet has not given me a timeframe as to how long I should give it to see if it gets better on its own. She is not completely lame - yet - but it does not appear to be getting worse. She is getting a lot of rest and we are limiting her activity so that it can maybe heal on its own. Oh, and she is on a diet because she is overweight and that could be a contributing factor as well.
Thanks in advance for any input.
I am wondering if there is anyone out there who has dealt with this either in their cat (or dog) and could give me some perspective. The vet has not given me a timeframe as to how long I should give it to see if it gets better on its own. She is not completely lame - yet - but it does not appear to be getting worse. She is getting a lot of rest and we are limiting her activity so that it can maybe heal on its own. Oh, and she is on a diet because she is overweight and that could be a contributing factor as well.
Thanks in advance for any input.