My Cat Is My Best and Loyal Friend

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Steve B - 26 Oct 2005 07:31 GMT

My male tabby, Tom, is my best friend. He is always there for me. If I
come in at 3AM, somehow he senses my time and is waiting to escort me
into the house. When I had the flu and couldn't get warm and had chills,
he stayed with me for hours, not even asking me to get up and serve him
his supper. I literally was so weak and ill, I could barely go to the
bathroom. He never complained. When I have a bad day, he taps my leg to
let me know things will get better. Now Tom needs my help. A week ago,
he started limping and it got worse, so I took him to the vet who found
a fight wound and prescribed antibiotics. Tom is an indoor/outdoor guy
and that's just the way it is. He is nuetered. He got better after a few
days, and then all of a sudden, he can barely walk on his left leg. He
hobbels around. It's heartbreaking to see this big strong healthy guy so
vulnerable. He has never been in this shape before. I called his vet and
the office said if he doesn't improve in a day or so, to take him in. We
are going in tomorrow. I can't figure out why he isn't improving. He is
eating well and doesn't seem to be in pain. He is trying so hard to
walk. Does anyone know what might be going on? His wound has almost
totally healed and I felt his leg for sensitive spots, but there doesn't
seem to be any. He has been clinging on to me and wants to be wherever I
am. I want to help him get back to his old self. Any advice?

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No More Retail - 26 Oct 2005 15:18 GMT

Ok Steve have you ever had a muscle injury before. The skin wound might be
healed but he could have easily what is a good word pinched the nerve or
twisted the wrong way. The vet is right is it does not improve in a few
days than take him in. If their is no sensitive spot the muscle just might
not have recovered all the way yet and the cat is favoring the leg it is a
good sign that he is trying to walk cats are just like people we know if
our leg is no good anymore and the cat is trying to use the leg is a very
good sign

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Steve B - 28 Oct 2005 06:57 GMT

> Ok Steve have you ever had a muscle injury before. The skin wound might be
> healed but he could have easily what is a good word pinched the nerve or
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> our leg is no good anymore and the cat is trying to use the leg is a very
> good sign

Hi everyone and thank you for your concern about my cat Tom. Here is the
latest update and result from his visit to the vet yesterday. His xray
was normal. No fractures or breaks. The doc watched him hobble around on
the floor. He picked him up and examined thoroughly and found that his
radial nerve has been damaged by his wound. The vet is older and has
seen it all. He said Tom's case was fairly mild. It looks worse than it
is, so I was a bit relieved after the consultation. His infection has
cleared up. The vet was optimistic and said it will take about a month,
but he said Tom should get back full use of his leg. He said the good
thing to watch for was him walking and put more weight on his bad leg so
it won't atrophy. I think he is improving daily now. He said Tom was not
in any pain and he is eating well. I asked about cortisone and the doc
said there is no inflammation, so it is not needed. Someone here
recommended a supplement, which I will definitely look into. Tom has a
lot of life and energy in him. He is 11 now but is still a kitten
sometimes. He is very strong and tough like a little pit bull, so I'm
hoping for the best for him. regards steveb

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Wayne Boatwright - 28 Oct 2005 13:00 GMT

>> Ok Steve have you ever had a muscle injury before. The skin wound
>> might be healed but he could have easily what is a good word pinched
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> sometimes. He is very strong and tough like a little pit bull, so I'm
> hoping for the best for him. regards steveb

That is, indeed, great news!!! Thanks for letting us know.

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carola - 26 Oct 2005 15:36 GMT

: My male tabby, Tom, is my best friend. He is always there for me. If I
: come in at 3AM, somehow he senses my time and is waiting to escort me
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: seem to be any. He has been clinging on to me and wants to be wherever I
: am. I want to help him get back to his old self. Any advice?

Anything in the paw?

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sdaniel13@nyc.rr.com - 27 Oct 2005 17:49 GMT

For what it's worth, I had a very similar experience with my cat a few
years ago. He could barely use one of his hind legs. We never really
found out what caused it, but my vet speculates that it was some kind
of internal, soft tissue injury. My cat recovered completely. He had to
be on prednizone (or whatever it's called) for a while and the vet had
to give him an enema because he was unable to poop for a while. He did
recover completely though.

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John - 27 Oct 2005 18:50 GMT

Our cat (AWOL at the moment) had a leg injury at the beginning of the
year, most probably due to a fall. Can't remember if my sister (his
owner) took him to the vet or not (I think she did). I also got him
some medicine from a cat store in the States mailed over.

Zukes Hip Action Cat Treats (contains Glucosamine & Chondroitin)
Castor & Pollux Glucosamine Tablets

The Glucosamine helps to strengthen the bones and for them to recover
quicker.

I'm not a Vet though so I'd seek vetinary advice and see the vet first
off, and just use something like Glucosamine treats as an aid to help
speed up healing.

John

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