First time dealing with an amputation !

[whitey45]

Thought I would reach out to my mud family! My favorite 16 pound cat( Quint) came in last night with a broken leg They had to amputate due to the damage.. just want to know some good results of 3 leg cats living a good normal life!! He is doing well, considering what he has been through!

 

[fjc-man]

He’s a cat and will adapt, that’s what they do.

 

[jfz80]

Hate to see that Brian. But he should do fine after a lil recovery and adjustment time. Have lived with 2 amputee kitties both before and after their accidents and they both did great. Got around and adapted amazingly well.

 

[ferg]

No cat experience, but dog was fine for 16+ years with only one rear leg. Tough enough to catch squirrels with only three legs too. Kitty will be just fine.

 

[HooDoo]

My son and his vet-tech girlfriend have fostered amputee (tripod) kittens. They have all done really well and adapted fast. Heck, your’s is probably doing much better since you posted Saturday

 

[whitey45]

He is actually! Its pretty amazing how resilient animals are. He is already walking around the house and doing quite well. I will miss seeing him streek through the yard at high speed in the prime of his life! But he is alive and well!

 

[ferg]

Don't worry, he'll get his speed back in a couple of weeks. Wait and see.

 

[Greek Cruiserhead]

Sorry to hear about it Brian.
He couldn't ask for better care and dad than you. Hope the lovely kitten will recover soon!
Best wishes
Demetrios

 

[JohnnyC]

How’s he doing now? Can’t imagine that happening to either of these guys (Mochi and Lotus)

Sadly heading to the big D and I don’t know what’s going to happen to them now

 

[whitey45]

Quint is doing great! He is so long haired, you cant even tell his leg is missing. It really didnt change his daily life, the hardest part is seeing him struggle occasionally getting up on the couch and obviously is not as nimble.

 

[JohnnyC]

Glad he’s doing well

He is one big ball of fur lol

Has the same coloring and long hair as a litter mate of theirs