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Post by Gina Wilson on Apr 26, 2024 10:12:07 GMT -7
Does Dodgerslist have any resources for cats with a similar affliction?
My sister is overseas with the military in Japan and on [4/24] Tuesday her cat, Cheese, was found in a neighbor’s yard unable to move his back legs.
He had a small injury on his back side but no one knows how he ended up that way. He had an x-ray and nothing could be seen on that. He’s been at the vet since and seems to be in good spirits, but he is still unable to use his back legs.
Dodgerslist was a literal life saver for my family many years ago, and I am hoping that the community has some information for my sister in her time of need. Save 🧀.
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PaulaM
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Post by PaulaM on Apr 26, 2024 10:33:38 GMT -7
Gina, it is not common for cats to have a disc episode. In my years here, since 2002, I believe we have had 2-3 cats on the Forum with a disc episode. The same treatment goes for a cat diagnosed with disc disease. --STRICT rest to let the disc heal over the course of 8 weeks -- Seek a powerhouse drug, an anti-inflammatory drug. The anti-inflammatory is the workhorse to get the inflammation resolved over the course of 7 to 30 days when dosed at the anti-inflammatory level. -- Pain meds are supportive to mask pain during those 7-30 days while the anti-inflammatory works on the root cause of the pain. An animal needs to be in comfort from pain as it aids in healing. -- Anti-inflammatories often cause GI tract damage. Pepcid AC addresses the extra acids caused by pain, change in routine AND what the anti-inflammatories cause! How to do strict rest: dodgerslist.com/2020/05/14/strict-rest-recovery-process/About the medications used with a disc episode: dodgerslist.com/in-the-right-placeHere is a thread on the kitty, Bambi. You may be able to glean some care tips related to kitties, etc. in this link: dodgerslist.boards.net/thread/4300/brittanys-bambi-9-conservative-feline Invite your sister to join us. Register when possible please. ▼ See details below▼ |
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