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Hi Cat Family-
I’m a foster for a cat rescue and recently I took a 6 week old kitten into my care. He has noticeable rear leg weakness. He takes short choppy steps and then sits or lays down. He has not attempted to climb anything. Any play is typically done laying down.
Eating/drinking and pottying normally. Gaining weight as well. He was taken to the vet this morning and appeared to be in discomfort during manipulation of his rear legs/hips. The vet said xrays at this age would be difficult to interpret due to growth plate issues and how small everything is. Her recommendation was to wait until he is 14-16 weeks old to X-ray. She suggested that I work with him on strengthening his rear leg muscles in the meantime to help him adapt to whatever is going on on his back end. Have any of you dealt with something like this before? Can you recommend “exercises” specifically focused on rear leg mobility? I am planning on working with him multiple times a day, in a carpeted room, away from other kitty interference. Any insight you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Lisa
I’m a foster for a cat rescue and recently I took a 6 week old kitten into my care. He has noticeable rear leg weakness. He takes short choppy steps and then sits or lays down. He has not attempted to climb anything. Any play is typically done laying down.
Thanks!
Lisa