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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / June 2005Cat Question
hi folks - One of our cats (an 11yr old black and white female) has started flicking out her back left foot when walking. She doesn't seem to be in pain but to be sure I took her to the vet last week who said "nothing wrong". Watching her this week the problem is not going away and I'm getting really worried..any ideas? thanks! Jon > hi folks - > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > week who said "nothing wrong". Watching her this week the problem is not > going away and I'm getting really worried..any ideas? Jon--is she overweight, or was she? hi Mary - No, she's pretty slender but is still eating twice a day without any trouble. Jon > > hi folks - > > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Jon--is she overweight, or was she? > hi Mary - > No, she's pretty slender but is still eating twice a day without any > trouble. I see that Phil P. has answered you. He has a good working knowledge of feline health issues. My only advice is, get another vet. You can see that something is wrong, so how good can he be, right? ;) Maybe a vet who specializes in cats would be good. (I don't know where you are, but in some places people with pets must rely upon large animal vets, who sometimes don't understand what all the fuss is about with cats and dogs. Very distressing.) Good luck. > hi folks - > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > week who said "nothing wrong". Watching her this week the problem is not > going away and I'm getting really worried..any ideas? You might want to think about x-rays- She's at the age where she could be developing osteoarthritis. Speak to your vet about Adequan, and Cosequin. Best of luck, Phil > hi folks - > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > week who said "nothing wrong". Watching her this week the problem is not > going away and I'm getting really worried..any ideas? Arthritis is my bet. You have just perfectly described my 10.7yo male, who was recently diagnosed with arthritis. Once this diagnosis was made, it suddenly became clear why he had quietened down, was sleeping more, jumping less. I'd get a second opinion if I were you. hi everyone - thanks for your feedback - I will get her down to another vet asap and push for some x-rays as suggested. will keep you posted! thanks again, Jon > > hi folks - > > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > I'd get a second opinion if I were you. >> hi folks - >> [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > >I'd get a second opinion if I were you. I owuld also recommond a senior food like Royal Canin Senior. Not the grocery store stuff that thinks 7 years is senior. But something that actually helps with the changes a senior cat goes through. Maynard was more energetic and moved much better when I switched him to the Royal Canin Senior food. He didn't move like you described, but I would describe his movement as ballerina like. He did walk differently than he did in his younger years. A more delicate side to side movement.  Signature-- Meghan & the Zoo Crew Equine and Pet Photography http://www.zoocrewphoto.com Meghan - That's an interesting idea - at present both cats are on the standard 'Whiskas' fare but I will try and source some of the Royal Canin Senior. Even if the root cause is arthritis, anything to make her feel younger and happier has to be a good thing. thanks very much for your time! Jon > >> hi folks - > >> [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > Equine and Pet Photography > http://www.zoocrewphoto.com > Meghan - > > That's an interesting idea - at present both cats are on the standard > 'Whiskas' fare but I will try and source some of the Royal Canin Senior. > Even if the root cause is arthritis, anything to make her feel younger and > happier has to be a good thing. Actually, if she has arthritis, then the senior food is even more important. You can give glucosamine supplements, but the food already has some in it, and it's a lot easier to get into the cat than the tablets. Maynard would only eat thetablets on occasion, but he chowed on that food. If your cat is a large cat, you might try the Maine Coon food. It has about 3 times the amount of glucosamine since larger cats are more prone to these problems. >> Meghan - >> [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > about 3 times the amount of glucosamine since larger cats are more > prone to these problems. Main Coon food? Where do you get that stuff? Coons R Us? > Main Coon food? Where do you get that stuff? Coons R Us? :-) Royal Canin does breed-specific food. >> Maine Coon food? Where do you get that stuff? Coons R Us? > > :-) > > Royal Canin does breed-specific food. What happens if you feed Maine Coon food to a young cat (say 1yr old) that is not a Maine Coon? Do you get a bigger cat ... like what happens to tomatoes when you plant them in tomatoes in Miracle-Gro? ;^) > What happens if you feed Maine Coon food to a young cat (say 1yr old) that > is not a Maine Coon? Do you get a bigger cat ... like what happens to > tomatoes when you plant them in tomatoes in Miracle-Gro? ;^) Try it and report back in 12 months ;-) >> What happens if you feed Maine Coon food to a young cat (say 1yr >> old) that is not a Maine Coon? Do you get a bigger cat ... like >> what happens to tomatoes when you plant them in Miracle-Gro? ;^) > > Try it and report back in 12 months ;-) I'm supposed to keep the little guy on kitten food for the first year and then ... young adult food. So get comfy waiting for results. LOL > I'm supposed to keep the little guy on kitten food for the first year and > then ... young adult food. So get comfy waiting for results. LOL Oh great, you got a kitten :-( Kittens are even more susceptible to URI's than adult cats. Signature-Kelly > > I'm supposed to keep the little guy on kitten food for the first year and > > then ... young adult food. So get comfy waiting for results. LOL > > Oh great, you got a kitten :-( Kittens are even more susceptible to URI's > than adult cats. Oh no! This half-dead, decrepit old fart shouldn't be adopting a young cat that will certainly out live him. > > I'm supposed to keep the little guy on kitten food for the first year and > > then ... young adult food. So get comfy waiting for results. LOL > > Oh great, you got a kitten :-( Kittens are even more susceptible to URI's > than adult cats. Well it is a kill shelter so maybe the kitten was going to die, anyway. Philip is going straight to hell. If there isn't any hell, one will be created just for him. >> I'm supposed to keep the little guy on kitten food for the first >> year and then ... young adult food. So get comfy waiting for >> results. LOL > > Oh great, you got a kitten :-( Kittens are even more susceptible to > URI's than adult cats. Sweetie pie ... can you just STIFLE YOURSELF long enough to become unconscious ... a few times? Take more advantage of those abundant opportunites to silence yourself. Good grief. Open your mouth and all that comes out are ill wishes. >>> I'm supposed to keep the little guy on kitten food for the first >>> year and then ... young adult food. So get comfy waiting for [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > >Good grief. Open your mouth and all that comes out are ill wishes. And you think your lame answers "Coons r Us" are what.....?? Either making fun of someone or showing your stupidity. Brad LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL-PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING... " HOLY @#$%... WHAT A RIDE!" > Main Coon food? Where do you get that stuff? Coons R Us? Royal Canin - Maine Coon version Available at Petco and Petsmart as well as many other pet stores. They also have specific foods for Siamese and Persians. They have a senior food and Mature food. And a few other varieties for specific health issues as well as the regular food. I used the senior food for Maynard. And I have my adoptee (maine coon mix) on a mixture of the main coon food and the slim food. Once he looses a little weight, I will stuck with the maine coon food straight. With the larger kibbles, he actually slows down and chews his food, so he doesn't eat quite so much. He has already lost half a pound on just the maine coon food after gaining a few pounds on friskies before I switched him. Kira is finishing up the senior food, and then will switch to the mature til she is older. She's 11 and doing well. And my dog is in the process of switching to their mature food since she is clearly slowing down now. > > hi folks - > > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > I'd get a second opinion if I were you. Ashley, hasn't glucosamine been used for arthritis in cats? Or one of the over-the-counter remedies for humans? I thought someone posted about this. >> hi folks - >> [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > I'd get a second opinion if I were you. Exactly describes Pearl too, who was found to have profound arthritis in the knee. Cosequin has really helped although I think I may ask about switching to Adequan. > Exactly describes Pearl too, who was found to have profound arthritis in > the > knee. Cosequin has really helped although I think I may ask about > switching > to Adequan. Tahi's was also the knee, and he had luxating patellas related to the arthritis. He's had a series of Pentarthron injections (don't know what it's called over in the States) and is hugely better as a result. Will need a booster injection in about a month, then annual top ups just before winter every year. He's also on green-lipped mussel extract. Is *much* better. > hi folks - > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Jon So she'z got a little peeve... So What...? Why do you allow it to worry you so? IBen |
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