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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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"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 |
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"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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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