Hi
Yesterday we got a couple of 8 week old kittens - they're brothers/
sisters (not sure yet), and where the only two in the litter.
One of them has splayed back legs - it can walk on them but they tend
to "go everywhere" look like they're double-jointed or something. He/
she seems a little more timid than the other one, but is still normal
size and seems to be happy.
My worry is this could be a problem in later life, and maybe there's
something I can do now to improve the condition? Or maybe they're just
a little weak, and will strengthen as the kitten gets older.
Any suggestions most appreciated,
Thanks,
Mark.
kraut - 17 Aug 2007 13:52 GMT
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>Thanks,
>Mark.
First off I would say to take it to a vet
A while back they showed a puppy on animal planet that had been
neglected and it's front legs were splayed.
It was checked by a vet and found to be lacking something (I forget
what). They starting giving it shot of whatever and made sure that it
had carpet or something where it walked to help it keep it's legs
under him instead of sliding apart and they worked with it daily.
By the time it was a year old it legs were back to normal and when it
walked you could not tell anything was ever wrong but it took a lot of
time and work to get there.
I know people may think that this group sound like a broken record
when they keep saying "Take it to the vet" but if something was wrong
with you would you go to the doctor or ask some strngers on the
internet??
Good luck with your new babies and God bless.
alisont - 17 Aug 2007 17:32 GMT
You might want to check out this video:
http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=dJQG6V1MOVY
>Hi
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>Thanks,
>Mark.
William Graham - 17 Aug 2007 20:16 GMT
> You might want to check out this video:
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> http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=dJQG6V1MOVY
In my opinion, that's what people are for....To help cats like Charlie live
a happy life.....What else could you do that is half as satisfying?
Upscale - 18 Aug 2007 17:25 GMT
> You might want to check out this video:
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> http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=dJQG6V1MOVY
Good videos. I'm sure they've helped to convince people there's no reason
not to keep a cat that might have that problem.