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Cats owned: RUSSION BLUE
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27-12-2010, 04:33 AM   #1

Amputation right front leg


hi everyone

i need some advice abought my 12 year old russion blue cat that is coming home tomoroe from the hospital.

she had her right leg amputated 3 days ago 12/23/1o
she had a tumor. what should i watch for is there any special needs
i need to know

like litter box. stairs are ramps. other health issues that may happen because of her leg amputation. diet



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27-12-2010, 12:11 PM   #2

Re: Amputation right front leg


Cats cope really well with three legs, so I wouldn't worry too much. I haven't owned an amputee personally but there are plenty of members on here who have had amputees, so one should be along shortly to answer any questions you have regarding the amputation



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27-12-2010, 12:33 PM   #3

Re: Amputation right front leg


Hello Tracy, welcome to Catsey. I don't have an amputee . . . yet . . . but I too have an older cat with a tumour on her front paw and am VERY uncertain as to how to progress.

I would be very interested to hear about how your cat copes both initially in terms of balance and also how the operation and recovery affects her character (if at all).



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27-12-2010, 12:40 PM   #4

Re: Amputation right front leg


We had an amputee, Triger. He coped very well, the first thing to do is make sure you get some pain relief home with you. Triger's wound was very swollen and I was quite shocked by it, we kept him quiet in one room for the first 2 weeks, until his stitches came out. He adapted very quickly. Our neighbour has a front leg amputee and he copes very well too, as does a foster cat we look after during holiday times. The only problem with those 2 are that they are overweight and this is not a good thing especially with 3 legs- so keep an eye on her weight long term.



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27-12-2010, 05:32 PM   #5

Re: Amputation right front leg


I've never had an amputee, but those that have all say cats cope amazingly well. Good tips about the pain killers and the weight. I'm sure your vet will probably brief you on what to expect; hope all goes well for you.



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27-12-2010, 08:50 PM   #6

Re: Amputation right front leg


Smokey gets around well on his 3 usable paws, id say better than 4



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28-12-2010, 04:37 PM   #7

Re: Amputation right front leg


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Originally Posted by dandysmom
I've never had an amputee, but those that have all say cats cope amazingly well. Good tips about the pain killers and the weight. I'm sure your vet will probably brief you on what to expect; hope all goes well for you.
pain medication see mama last post

vet would not give mama any more pain meds to take home with her, no advice ones i got her home other than keep her in one room not caged



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28-12-2010, 04:48 PM   #8

Re: Amputation right front leg


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Originally Posted by Velvet.Tears
Smokey gets around well on his 3 usable paws, id say better than 4
mama 2 days home. 12/27/10 please give me your experance with smokey from day one when smokey came home from operation. mama is staying in isolation,in my bedroom were i watch her 24hrs. vet gave no pain pills, only eats when i promp her too. mama wonts to be left along.....what advice can you give me to help her with adjusting to her balance, grooming over all care at this time.



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28-12-2010, 07:41 PM   #9

Re: Amputation right front leg


my neighbours cat, tweetypie had her back leg amputated when she was about 4, she went on to have a long happy life with her owners. It never caused her any problems.



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28-12-2010, 09:06 PM   #10

Re: Amputation right front leg


Hello Tracey, I'm sorry to hear Mama has had to have a leg amputated.

You must be so worried and still in shock from her operation. Several of our members have been through what you are going through right now, with their own cats. I have searched a few of our threads on amputee cats which I thought you may find helpful to read through ...... they all go through the same emotions as you are at the moment but once the shock for you wears off you will find dear Mama will find her own way of coping and she will be tearing around the place with very little difference to a four legged cat!

http://www.catsey.com/showthread.php...ght=amputation

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Please keep us updated as to how Mama progresses, we would love to hear how she is getting on.



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