A cat forum. CatBanter

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

Go Back   Home » CatBanter forum » Cat Newsgroups » Cat health & behaviour
Site Map Home Register Authors List Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Web Partners

15 yr old cat with dislocated hips, Is it his time to be put down?



 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old May 2nd 04, 02:49 AM
LITTLEMISSCONNIE
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default 15 yr old cat with dislocated hips, Is it his time to be put down?

My poor old boy. He got hit by a car when he was a kitten and both hips
dislocated. He now can hardly walk, has a hard time getting down and up the
one step into the dining room, getting into his cat box, and when he pees it
points backwards instead of forward. He strains to do the other job and falls
down alot in the cat box. He also gets his claws stuck in the carpet and falls
down all the time. He still eats and stays glued to me most of the time. He
loves to be loved and purrs. He did not used to meow any more until I moved
back in and now he talks to me only. He pees a river, not just a little and he
ends up stepping in it and getting litter all clumped up in his toes and I have
to clean it out so he can walk. His pads are getting so swollen. I put
cooking oil on them from time to time to soften and hydrate them, but the cat
litter is winning, I think. He is the last of my 3 black cats. His stool is
little turds only and usually hard as rock soon after he goes. Please help, I
don't want him to suffer any longer than he has to.
  #2  
Old May 2nd 04, 11:02 AM
Luvskats00
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default

I'm so sorry to hear about your sweetie. It's so difficult to make that
decision..whether it's time.

The first thing is: does he have any enjoyment left? Does he have pain all the
time? If so, can that be managed with medication? If he can enjoy quiet times
with you and can eat, then maybe he has a bit of time left. You should discuss
this with your vet..if you don't have a regular vet...speak with one.

As far the cat litter....did you consider switching the litter to either a kind
of litter they use (when cats are first declawed)..it's softer on the
paws..better yet...maybe, it's time to use newspaper. One of my cat has used
newspaper for 4 years.

Best wishes and prayers...keep us posted.
  #3  
Old May 2nd 04, 11:02 AM
Luvskats00
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default

I'm so sorry to hear about your sweetie. It's so difficult to make that
decision..whether it's time.

The first thing is: does he have any enjoyment left? Does he have pain all the
time? If so, can that be managed with medication? If he can enjoy quiet times
with you and can eat, then maybe he has a bit of time left. You should discuss
this with your vet..if you don't have a regular vet...speak with one.

As far the cat litter....did you consider switching the litter to either a kind
of litter they use (when cats are first declawed)..it's softer on the
paws..better yet...maybe, it's time to use newspaper. One of my cat has used
newspaper for 4 years.

Best wishes and prayers...keep us posted.
  #4  
Old May 4th 04, 04:41 AM
LITTLEMISSCONNIE
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default

He does not have siezures and he does not have any problem urinating at all.
He goes like there is no tomorrow. He is just arthritic and old. He has
always been taken to the vet in the past. This cat is my mom's and the vet
here knows about his past. He just hasn't been seen in a while.
  #5  
Old May 4th 04, 04:41 AM
LITTLEMISSCONNIE
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default

He does not have siezures and he does not have any problem urinating at all.
He goes like there is no tomorrow. He is just arthritic and old. He has
always been taken to the vet in the past. This cat is my mom's and the vet
here knows about his past. He just hasn't been seen in a while.
  #6  
Old May 5th 04, 12:54 PM
Wendy
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default


"LITTLEMISSCONNIE" wrote in message
...
He does not have siezures and he does not have any problem urinating at

all.
He goes like there is no tomorrow. He is just arthritic and old. He has
always been taken to the vet in the past. This cat is my mom's and the

vet
here knows about his past. He just hasn't been seen in a while.


It's probably time for a visit then. Peeing a river isn't normal.

The falling down could be because of the arthritis. Make sure the claws are
kept clipped so that they are less likely to stick in the carpet.

The cat should also see the vet for the arthritis. They can prescribe
cosequin which can help long term. Our vet gave us arnica montana for
Tigger's arthritis and it got her through the winter. She was in so much
pain she wasn't able to walk and was having trouble getting to the litter
box. The arnica gave her quite a bit of relief from the pain and doesn't
have detrimental side effects that some other medications do. I have also
heard that acupuncture can give cats a lot of relief from arthritic pain.
There are other options for pain management but must be discussed with a
vet.

Bottom line. Take kitty to the vet and discuss these concerns with them. The
cat might not have to be suffering like this.

W


  #7  
Old May 5th 04, 12:54 PM
Wendy
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default


"LITTLEMISSCONNIE" wrote in message
...
He does not have siezures and he does not have any problem urinating at

all.
He goes like there is no tomorrow. He is just arthritic and old. He has
always been taken to the vet in the past. This cat is my mom's and the

vet
here knows about his past. He just hasn't been seen in a while.


It's probably time for a visit then. Peeing a river isn't normal.

The falling down could be because of the arthritis. Make sure the claws are
kept clipped so that they are less likely to stick in the carpet.

The cat should also see the vet for the arthritis. They can prescribe
cosequin which can help long term. Our vet gave us arnica montana for
Tigger's arthritis and it got her through the winter. She was in so much
pain she wasn't able to walk and was having trouble getting to the litter
box. The arnica gave her quite a bit of relief from the pain and doesn't
have detrimental side effects that some other medications do. I have also
heard that acupuncture can give cats a lot of relief from arthritic pain.
There are other options for pain management but must be discussed with a
vet.

Bottom line. Take kitty to the vet and discuss these concerns with them. The
cat might not have to be suffering like this.

W


  #8  
Old May 9th 04, 05:18 PM
Vecta200
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Hi Littlemissconnie
Sorry to hear how your poor old boy is suffering. Just visit my web site to
read
what happened to our William when he got
hit by a car 5Yrs ago and he his now fighting fit and approaching 20yrs old
best regards John Holmes
  #9  
Old May 9th 04, 05:18 PM
Vecta200
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Hi Littlemissconnie
Sorry to hear how your poor old boy is suffering. Just visit my web site to
read
what happened to our William when he got
hit by a car 5Yrs ago and he his now fighting fit and approaching 20yrs old
best regards John Holmes
  #10  
Old May 9th 04, 05:20 PM
Vecta200
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Hi once again sorry I forgot to pas you
my web address
www.pain-relief-for-animals.com
 




Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Rocky's autobiography (looong) Steve Touchstone Cat anecdotes 39 September 10th 04 02:56 PM
IT'S TIME TO CHANGE THE PRACTICES OF THE PET FOOD INDUSTRY!!!!! Introduction WalterNY Cat health & behaviour 82 February 12th 04 05:21 AM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 05:00 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004-2024 CatBanter.
The comments are property of their posters.