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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / September 2005Problem With Cat Foot
Hi All, Sorry, had a bad experience with some morons in here once, but I can't hold that against the many good people in this group. Quick question here about a problem we are having. First off, and please don't anyone take this the wrong way, we are bringing our cat to the Dr tomorrow.. I know some people in here are very protective of their animals. And I know some like to call people abusers and unfit pet owners when they drop in here and ask an innocent question about their pets health. Those people know who they are can please find another post to respond to. Now that I got that off of my chest, here is our issue, I really hope someone can put my mind at ease. A few days ago we noticed our one year old cat had a swollen hind leg, very slight swelling. He likes to play in the basement, so I figured he may have gotten stung by a bee, or maybe bitten by an ant or some other type of bug. Today, about two days later we have noticed that he is missing fur on the bottom of the same foot. Now we know it is more serious, vet is closed today but was able to make an appt for tomorrow through the answering service they have. Has anyone ever heard of anything like this? I think maybe some type of infection? He doesn't go outside at all, strictly indoor cat. Also, he appears to be in no pain or discomfort at all. I know he can't talk to tell us, but he seems fine. Plays all the time, runs, jumps, no problems at all. You literally have to look closely at the foot and the bottom to know there is a problem. At any rate, maybe someone will have seen this before and can shed some light for us. We'll see the Dr tomorrow, but I am worried... Thank you to all who reply. JG > A few days ago we noticed our one year old cat had a swollen hind > leg, very slight swelling. He likes to play in the basement, so I [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > all. You literally have to look closely at the foot and the bottom to > know there is a problem. Maybe it really was a bite and he chewed at his foot thereby making the fur come out. Is he limping at all? I would still take him to the vet, of course, but it may not be anything horribly serious. Candace Maybe it really was a bite and he chewed at his foot thereby making the fur come out. Is he limping at all? I would still take him to the vet, of course, but it may not be anything horribly serious. Candace No limp, in fact I just noticed the swelling when I was playing with him on the floor. He bolts around the house like a bat.. LOL. No sign at all he is in discomfort at all. Hi All, Just wanted to give an update and thank everyone who responded to my post and helped to give us some peace of mind. The vet thinks it may be a stinger from a bee. Gave us some antibiotics to give to him 2x a day for 7 days. First time giving meds to our baby, and he doesn't like it, LOL. He's handling it better now on day 2 than the first time. Vet first thought it may be an animal bite, but he is an indoor cat. Thought it might be a burn from the stove, but we have gas, not electric, and there of course would be more evidence of burn. So in the end he feels it may have been a stinger. Makes sense, cat plays in the basement and I frequently find dead yellowjackets and other things he may have been playing with. I almost sh.t my pants when I saw the bill and that his meds were over $50. Thats more than the visit. Thats more than I pay, LOL. But it's not about the $$ of course. It's about our best friend being safe, happy, and healthy. Thanks to all! JNG PS: Is there such a thing as health insurance for animals? > Hi All, > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > PS: Is there such a thing as health insurance for animals? Just google for Pet Insurance. Read carefully. It might be worth it if you're the type willing to spend a few thousand on your pet. Most of us here are. > > Hi All, > > [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > you're the type willing to spend a few thousand on your pet. Most of > us here are. I agree, no amount I wouldn't spend to keep our baby happy. But a few thousand $'s. That may not be a smart move financially as I don't think I hav spent that much on Vet's in my entire life. For the most part vet fee's are fairly reasonable. > Hi All, > > JNG > > PS: Is there such a thing as health insurance for animals? Yes, pet insurance is available. However, I researched a number of policies at one time and decided that it wasn't worth the cost. Most of the policies have a maximum coverage that isn't adequate for the most costly procedures (which is just what most of us want to cover). Some cover only certain specified conditions, and some create so many conditions that it just isn't feasible. I realize that some people have had very good results with these policies. However, I decided to do some "self-insuring." I opened a savings account just for Holly and Duffy, and I add a small amount to that every month. I have never touched the balance because that account is only for unexpected and large expenditures -- not for routine care or even for the type of bill you mentioned for meds. For example, I did not use it when Holly recently needed some surgery on her paw because that was not a very expensive procedure; but it was available if I had needed the funds. That way, the policy will grow and should give good coverage if it is ever needed. This means that I took a risk for the first few years, of course, that nothing major would occur until the balance had time to grow. Since Duffy and Holly were healthy and relatively young, I took that risk. The policy has now been growing for more than 2 years, and I think it was a good decision. MaryL My cats -- Duffy: http://tinyurl.com/cslwf Holly: http://tinyurl.com/9t68o Duffy and Holly together: http://tinyurl.com/8b47e > Hi All, > [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > > JG I'm guessing that there may be something in the foot -- possibly a stinger (your first instinct) or a splinter or a small shard of glass. The missing fur could be from his attempts to get at the object. It's good that you are going to the vet right away. Cats are very good at hiding pain, so there could be discomfort without you even knowing it. MaryL Hi My cat once got similar problem, she (is a female) hurt her ear (the back) while she is "marking" her smell on the stairs, where the wood is not very well funished. In the beginning is just a small mark like Jingles' cat. Then a few days later the hair around that area is gone. A bit red not very swollen. Since we know how she hurt, we called our vet and he said ue that we don't need to do anything, she can recover herself. We monditor her ear, a few days later the red gone, the skin become normal, then the hair grown back and become normal in a month time. May be your cat hurt himself while he is playing, since is in the basement, my opinion is the possibility of being bit by a bee is quite impossile, ant will be more possible. May be you can check out is there any ant or small insect living in the basement, that may help. wish your cat being healthy :) > Hi All, > [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > > JG
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