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Thanks for all your help, just got home with Tiddles and she is completely new cat, she is so bright and cheerful Sure she will make a good recovery in time thanks again, you have all eased my mind trish

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My Cougar lost his front right leg when he was about a year old, since then he has managed just fine and maintained his position as Chief Cat in the household.  He climbs our 6ft fence with no trouble at all.  He seems to assert himself through growling and hissing rather than physical violence, but I’m sure he manages when a little swipe is required. The one thing he can’t seem to do very well is clean the other side of his face.  I do that for him by wiping it with a damp kitchen towel every once in a while.  When he first lost his leg he would regularly overbalance while trying to scratch his neck on that side, since he didn’t have the front leg for support.  If he needs a scratch now, he does it lying down. I know exactly how drastic and upsetting it seems to amputate, but cats are extraordinarily adaptable. Hope this helps, Love P – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Our Japanese Bobtail had her back leg amputed (BEFORE we owned her) – > she was chased into the street by a mean dog.  She gets along wo any > trouble. > Our neighbor’s cat was hit by a car and is missing his front leg.  He > can still climb trees.  Tho’ only while outside on a leash. > Both cats are now indoor cats. >Trish, >Sorry to hear about Tiddles, but I’m glad she’s recovering so well. >Just a bit of info… >I just saw two different episodes on Animal Planet’s Emergency Vets >that featured pets with front leg amputations. The cat was injured by >crawling into a car, and is now running around his house like he owns >the place. At first they built steps leading up to places, like window >perches, the bed, etc… but apparently no longer needs them. The dog >had previously had his one leg amputated, but then broke his remaining >front leg. They were able to reset and stabilize it, and now the dog >is trotting around his house and backyard just fine. So, these guys >are pretty resilient and your kitty will do fine. Just keep an eye on >her while she’s adjusting, but from everything I’ve seen and read, >they adjust very quickly. Good luck! >karen M.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->> Not quite the same thing, but my mother’s dog had his rear leg amputated >> almost 2 years ago (hemangiopericytoma) and is doing great. We built steps >> up to the bed for him, and one in front of the sofa, and gets along fine, >> and is spoiled rotten. He does fall down some, but being a dog, he doesn’t >> have as much "jump" in him as a cat does. Good luck with your baby. >> Regards…Sherry >> — >> http://donsherr629.tripod.com/ >> > Hi everyone, >> > New to this group and I was hoping that someone might be able to give me >> > some advise on any practical things I might need to know before I bring my >> > cat Tiddles home. >> > Its a long story but to cut it short, Tiddles is 4 years old and she >>  started >> > with a limp about three months ago, >> > Following that we have been to the vets at least twice weekly for tests, >> > xrays, biopis etc and  was finally diagnosed with cancer in the rear leg a >> > few weeks ago and was admitted to a specialist vets/hospital on Thursday >> > and has had the leg amputated completely (no stump left) >> > Although a major decision, it was the only option given to us, there was >>  no >> > chemo. or radi. available to help with this cancer – Rhabdomyosarcoma >> > We are due to fetch her all being well tomorrow , she has recovered >> > brilliantly but I was wondering what I should expect, is there anything >>  that >> > I need to do. >> > I dunno, was wondering if someone on here may have similar experiences >>  they >> > could share with me >> > many thanks >> > trish

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Trish, Sorry to hear about Tiddles, but I’m glad she’s recovering so well. Just a bit of info… I just saw two different episodes on Animal Planet’s Emergency Vets that featured pets with front leg amputations. The cat was injured by crawling into a car, and is now running around his house like he owns the place. At first they built steps leading up to places, like window perches, the bed, etc… but apparently no longer needs them. The dog had previously had his one leg amputated, but then broke his remaining front leg. They were able to reset and stabilize it, and now the dog is trotting around his house and backyard just fine. So, these guys are pretty resilient and your kitty will do fine. Just keep an eye on her while she’s adjusting, but from everything I’ve seen and read, they adjust very quickly. Good luck! karen M. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Not quite the same thing, but my mother’s dog had his rear leg amputated > almost 2 years ago (hemangiopericytoma) and is doing great. We built steps > up to the bed for him, and one in front of the sofa, and gets along fine, > and is spoiled rotten. He does fall down some, but being a dog, he doesn’t > have as much "jump" in him as a cat does. Good luck with your baby. > Regards…Sherry > — > http://donsherr629.tripod.com/ > Hi everyone, > New to this group and I was hoping that someone might be able to give me > some advise on any practical things I might need to know before I bring my > cat Tiddles home. > Its a long story but to cut it short, Tiddles is 4 years old and she >  started > with a limp about three months ago, > Following that we have been to the vets at least twice weekly for tests, > xrays, biopis etc and  was finally diagnosed with cancer in the rear leg a > few weeks ago and was admitted to a specialist vets/hospital on Thursday > and has had the leg amputated completely (no stump left) > Although a major decision, it was the only option given to us, there was >  no > chemo. or radi. available to help with this cancer – Rhabdomyosarcoma > We are due to fetch her all being well tomorrow , she has recovered > brilliantly but I was wondering what I should expect, is there anything >  that > I need to do. > I dunno, was wondering if someone on here may have similar experiences >  they > could share with me > many thanks > trish

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Hi everyone, New to this group and I was hoping that someone might be able to give me some advise on any practical things I might need to know before I bring my cat Tiddles home. Its a long story but to cut it short, Tiddles is 4 years old and she started with a limp about three months ago, Following that we have been to the vets at least twice weekly for tests, xrays, biopis etc and  was finally diagnosed with cancer in the rear leg a few weeks ago and was admitted to a specialist vets/hospital on Thursday and has had the leg amputated completely (no stump left) Although a major decision, it was the only option given to us, there was no chemo. or radi. available to help with this cancer – Rhabdomyosarcoma We are due to fetch her all being well tomorrow , she has recovered brilliantly but I was wondering what I should expect, is there anything that I need to do. I dunno, was wondering if someone on here may have similar experiences they could share with me many thanks trish

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Trish, While I personally have not owned a cat with an amputation, my vet had a cat and a dog. Both adapted very well and the cat was quite a jumper despite the lack of a front let. I wish you the best.  :) Diane – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Hi everyone, > New to this group and I was hoping that someone might be able to give me > some advise on any practical things I might need to know before I bring my > cat Tiddles home. > Its a long story but to cut it short, Tiddles is 4 years old and she started > with a limp about three months ago, > Following that we have been to the vets at least twice weekly for tests, > xrays, biopis etc and  was finally diagnosed with cancer in the rear leg a > few weeks ago and was admitted to a specialist vets/hospital on Thursday > and has had the leg amputated completely (no stump left) > Although a major decision, it was the only option given to us, there was no > chemo. or radi. available to help with this cancer – Rhabdomyosarcoma > We are due to fetch her all being well tomorrow , she has recovered > brilliantly but I was wondering what I should expect, is there anything that > I need to do. > I dunno, was wondering if someone on here may have similar experiences they > could share with me > many thanks > trish

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi everyone, > New to this group and I was hoping that someone might be able to give me > some advise on any practical things I might need to know before I bring my > cat Tiddles home. > Its a long story but to cut it short, Tiddles is 4 years old and she started > with a limp about three months ago, > Following that we have been to the vets at least twice weekly for tests, > xrays, biopis etc and  was finally diagnosed with cancer in the rear leg a > few weeks ago and was admitted to a specialist vets/hospital on Thursday > and has had the leg amputated completely (no stump left) > Although a major decision, it was the only option given to us, there was no > chemo. or radi. available to help with this cancer – Rhabdomyosarcoma > We are due to fetch her all being well tomorrow , she has recovered > brilliantly but I was wondering what I should expect, is there anything that > I need to do. > I dunno, was wondering if someone on here may have similar experiences they > could share with me

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Not quite the same thing, but my mother’s dog had his rear leg amputated almost 2 years ago (hemangiopericytoma) and is doing great. We built steps up to the bed for him, and one in front of the sofa, and gets along fine, and is spoiled rotten. He does fall down some, but being a dog, he doesn’t have as much "jump" in him as a cat does. Good luck with your baby. Regards…Sherry — http://donsherr629.tripod.com/

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi everyone, > New to this group and I was hoping that someone might be able to give me > some advise on any practical things I might need to know before I bring my > cat Tiddles home. > Its a long story but to cut it short, Tiddles is 4 years old and she started > with a limp about three months ago, > Following that we have been to the vets at least twice weekly for tests, > xrays, biopis etc and  was finally diagnosed with cancer in the rear leg a > few weeks ago and was admitted to a specialist vets/hospital on Thursday > and has had the leg amputated completely (no stump left) > Although a major decision, it was the only option given to us, there was no > chemo. or radi. available to help with this cancer – Rhabdomyosarcoma > We are due to fetch her all being well tomorrow , she has recovered > brilliantly but I was wondering what I should expect, is there anything that > I need to do. > I dunno, was wondering if someone on here may have similar experiences they > could share with me > many thanks > trish

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>Hi everyone, >New to this group and I was hoping that someone might be able to give me >some advise on any practical things I might need to know before I bring my >cat Tiddles home.

You might want to read the thread "amputation" started by N T app. one week ago. She is in a very similar situation and wanted some advice. I believe that there you will find the kind of information you wanted. good luck. M.

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Thanks for all your help, just got home with Tiddles and she is completely new cat, she is so bright and cheerful Sure she will make a good recovery in time thanks again, you have all eased my mind trish

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My Cougar lost his front right leg when he was about a year old, since then he has managed just fine and maintained his position as Chief Cat in the household.  He climbs our 6ft fence with no trouble at all.  He seems to assert himself through growling and hissing rather than physical violence, but I’m sure he manages when a little swipe is required. The one thing he can’t seem to do very well is clean the other side of his face.  I do that for him by wiping it with a damp kitchen towel every once in a while.  When he first lost his leg he would regularly overbalance while trying to scratch his neck on that side, since he didn’t have the front leg for support.  If he needs a scratch now, he does it lying down. I know exactly how drastic and upsetting it seems to amputate, but cats are extraordinarily adaptable. Hope this helps, Love P – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Our Japanese Bobtail had her back leg amputed (BEFORE we owned her) – > she was chased into the street by a mean dog.  She gets along wo any > trouble. > Our neighbor’s cat was hit by a car and is missing his front leg.  He > can still climb trees.  Tho’ only while outside on a leash. > Both cats are now indoor cats. >Trish, >Sorry to hear about Tiddles, but I’m glad she’s recovering so well. >Just a bit of info… >I just saw two different episodes on Animal Planet’s Emergency Vets >that featured pets with front leg amputations. The cat was injured by >crawling into a car, and is now running around his house like he owns >the place. At first they built steps leading up to places, like window >perches, the bed, etc… but apparently no longer needs them. The dog >had previously had his one leg amputated, but then broke his remaining >front leg. They were able to reset and stabilize it, and now the dog >is trotting around his house and backyard just fine. So, these guys >are pretty resilient and your kitty will do fine. Just keep an eye on >her while she’s adjusting, but from everything I’ve seen and read, >they adjust very quickly. Good luck! >karen M.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->> Not quite the same thing, but my mother’s dog had his rear leg amputated >> almost 2 years ago (hemangiopericytoma) and is doing great. We built steps >> up to the bed for him, and one in front of the sofa, and gets along fine, >> and is spoiled rotten. He does fall down some, but being a dog, he doesn’t >> have as much "jump" in him as a cat does. Good luck with your baby. >> Regards…Sherry >> — >> http://donsherr629.tripod.com/ >> > Hi everyone, >> > New to this group and I was hoping that someone might be able to give me >> > some advise on any practical things I might need to know before I bring my >> > cat Tiddles home. >> > Its a long story but to cut it short, Tiddles is 4 years old and she >>  started >> > with a limp about three months ago, >> > Following that we have been to the vets at least twice weekly for tests, >> > xrays, biopis etc and  was finally diagnosed with cancer in the rear leg a >> > few weeks ago and was admitted to a specialist vets/hospital on Thursday >> > and has had the leg amputated completely (no stump left) >> > Although a major decision, it was the only option given to us, there was >>  no >> > chemo. or radi. available to help with this cancer – Rhabdomyosarcoma >> > We are due to fetch her all being well tomorrow , she has recovered >> > brilliantly but I was wondering what I should expect, is there anything >>  that >> > I need to do. >> > I dunno, was wondering if someone on here may have similar experiences >>  they >> > could share with me >> > many thanks >> > trish

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Trish, Sorry to hear about Tiddles, but I’m glad she’s recovering so well. Just a bit of info… I just saw two different episodes on Animal Planet’s Emergency Vets that featured pets with front leg amputations. The cat was injured by crawling into a car, and is now running around his house like he owns the place. At first they built steps leading up to places, like window perches, the bed, etc… but apparently no longer needs them. The dog had previously had his one leg amputated, but then broke his remaining front leg. They were able to reset and stabilize it, and now the dog is trotting around his house and backyard just fine. So, these guys are pretty resilient and your kitty will do fine. Just keep an eye on her while she’s adjusting, but from everything I’ve seen and read, they adjust very quickly. Good luck! karen M. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Not quite the same thing, but my mother’s dog had his rear leg amputated > almost 2 years ago (hemangiopericytoma) and is doing great. We built steps > up to the bed for him, and one in front of the sofa, and gets along fine, > and is spoiled rotten. He does fall down some, but being a dog, he doesn’t > have as much "jump" in him as a cat does. Good luck with your baby. > Regards…Sherry > — > http://donsherr629.tripod.com/ > Hi everyone, > New to this group and I was hoping that someone might be able to give me > some advise on any practical things I might need to know before I bring my > cat Tiddles home. > Its a long story but to cut it short, Tiddles is 4 years old and she >  started > with a limp about three months ago, > Following that we have been to the vets at least twice weekly for tests, > xrays, biopis etc and  was finally diagnosed with cancer in the rear leg a > few weeks ago and was admitted to a specialist vets/hospital on Thursday > and has had the leg amputated completely (no stump left) > Although a major decision, it was the only option given to us, there was >  no > chemo. or radi. available to help with this cancer – Rhabdomyosarcoma > We are due to fetch her all being well tomorrow , she has recovered > brilliantly but I was wondering what I should expect, is there anything >  that > I need to do. > I dunno, was wondering if someone on here may have similar experiences >  they > could share with me > many thanks > trish

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Hi everyone, New to this group and I was hoping that someone might be able to give me some advise on any practical things I might need to know before I bring my cat Tiddles home. Its a long story but to cut it short, Tiddles is 4 years old and she started with a limp about three months ago, Following that we have been to the vets at least twice weekly for tests, xrays, biopis etc and  was finally diagnosed with cancer in the rear leg a few weeks ago and was admitted to a specialist vets/hospital on Thursday and has had the leg amputated completely (no stump left) Although a major decision, it was the only option given to us, there was no chemo. or radi. available to help with this cancer – Rhabdomyosarcoma We are due to fetch her all being well tomorrow , she has recovered brilliantly but I was wondering what I should expect, is there anything that I need to do. I dunno, was wondering if someone on here may have similar experiences they could share with me many thanks trish

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Trish, While I personally have not owned a cat with an amputation, my vet had a cat and a dog. Both adapted very well and the cat was quite a jumper despite the lack of a front let. I wish you the best.  :) Diane – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Hi everyone, > New to this group and I was hoping that someone might be able to give me > some advise on any practical things I might need to know before I bring my > cat Tiddles home. > Its a long story but to cut it short, Tiddles is 4 years old and she started > with a limp about three months ago, > Following that we have been to the vets at least twice weekly for tests, > xrays, biopis etc and  was finally diagnosed with cancer in the rear leg a > few weeks ago and was admitted to a specialist vets/hospital on Thursday > and has had the leg amputated completely (no stump left) > Although a major decision, it was the only option given to us, there was no > chemo. or radi. available to help with this cancer – Rhabdomyosarcoma > We are due to fetch her all being well tomorrow , she has recovered > brilliantly but I was wondering what I should expect, is there anything that > I need to do. > I dunno, was wondering if someone on here may have similar experiences they > could share with me > many thanks > trish

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi everyone, > New to this group and I was hoping that someone might be able to give me > some advise on any practical things I might need to know before I bring my > cat Tiddles home. > Its a long story but to cut it short, Tiddles is 4 years old and she started > with a limp about three months ago, > Following that we have been to the vets at least twice weekly for tests, > xrays, biopis etc and  was finally diagnosed with cancer in the rear leg a > few weeks ago and was admitted to a specialist vets/hospital on Thursday > and has had the leg amputated completely (no stump left) > Although a major decision, it was the only option given to us, there was no > chemo. or radi. available to help with this cancer – Rhabdomyosarcoma > We are due to fetch her all being well tomorrow , she has recovered > brilliantly but I was wondering what I should expect, is there anything that > I need to do. > I dunno, was wondering if someone on here may have similar experiences they > could share with me

www.specialneedspets.org/disability.htm

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Not quite the same thing, but my mother’s dog had his rear leg amputated almost 2 years ago (hemangiopericytoma) and is doing great. We built steps up to the bed for him, and one in front of the sofa, and gets along fine, and is spoiled rotten. He does fall down some, but being a dog, he doesn’t have as much "jump" in him as a cat does. Good luck with your baby. Regards…Sherry — http://donsherr629.tripod.com/

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi everyone, > New to this group and I was hoping that someone might be able to give me > some advise on any practical things I might need to know before I bring my > cat Tiddles home. > Its a long story but to cut it short, Tiddles is 4 years old and she started > with a limp about three months ago, > Following that we have been to the vets at least twice weekly for tests, > xrays, biopis etc and  was finally diagnosed with cancer in the rear leg a > few weeks ago and was admitted to a specialist vets/hospital on Thursday > and has had the leg amputated completely (no stump left) > Although a major decision, it was the only option given to us, there was no > chemo. or radi. available to help with this cancer – Rhabdomyosarcoma > We are due to fetch her all being well tomorrow , she has recovered > brilliantly but I was wondering what I should expect, is there anything that > I need to do. > I dunno, was wondering if someone on here may have similar experiences they > could share with me > many thanks > trish

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>Hi everyone, >New to this group and I was hoping that someone might be able to give me >some advise on any practical things I might need to know before I bring my >cat Tiddles home.

You might want to read the thread "amputation" started by N T app. one week ago. She is in a very similar situation and wanted some advice. I believe that there you will find the kind of information you wanted. good luck. M.

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Thanks for all your help, just got home with Tiddles and she is completely new cat, she is so bright and cheerful Sure she will make a good recovery in time thanks again, you have all eased my mind trish

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My Cougar lost his front right leg when he was about a year old, since then he has managed just fine and maintained his position as Chief Cat in the household.  He climbs our 6ft fence with no trouble at all.  He seems to assert himself through growling and hissing rather than physical violence, but I’m sure he manages when a little swipe is required. The one thing he can’t seem to do very well is clean the other side of his face.  I do that for him by wiping it with a damp kitchen towel every once in a while.  When he first lost his leg he would regularly overbalance while trying to scratch his neck on that side, since he didn’t have the front leg for support.  If he needs a scratch now, he does it lying down. I know exactly how drastic and upsetting it seems to amputate, but cats are extraordinarily adaptable. Hope this helps, Love P – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Our Japanese Bobtail had her back leg amputed (BEFORE we owned her) – > she was chased into the street by a mean dog.  She gets along wo any > trouble. > Our neighbor’s cat was hit by a car and is missing his front leg.  He > can still climb trees.  Tho’ only while outside on a leash. > Both cats are now indoor cats. >Trish, >Sorry to hear about Tiddles, but I’m glad she’s recovering so well. >Just a bit of info… >I just saw two different episodes on Animal Planet’s Emergency Vets >that featured pets with front leg amputations. The cat was injured by >crawling into a car, and is now running around his house like he owns >the place. At first they built steps leading up to places, like window >perches, the bed, etc… but apparently no longer needs them. The dog >had previously had his one leg amputated, but then broke his remaining >front leg. They were able to reset and stabilize it, and now the dog >is trotting around his house and backyard just fine. So, these guys >are pretty resilient and your kitty will do fine. Just keep an eye on >her while she’s adjusting, but from everything I’ve seen and read, >they adjust very quickly. Good luck! >karen M.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->> Not quite the same thing, but my mother’s dog had his rear leg amputated >> almost 2 years ago (hemangiopericytoma) and is doing great. We built steps >> up to the bed for him, and one in front of the sofa, and gets along fine, >> and is spoiled rotten. He does fall down some, but being a dog, he doesn’t >> have as much "jump" in him as a cat does. Good luck with your baby. >> Regards…Sherry >> — >> http://donsherr629.tripod.com/ >> > Hi everyone, >> > New to this group and I was hoping that someone might be able to give me >> > some advise on any practical things I might need to know before I bring my >> > cat Tiddles home. >> > Its a long story but to cut it short, Tiddles is 4 years old and she >>  started >> > with a limp about three months ago, >> > Following that we have been to the vets at least twice weekly for tests, >> > xrays, biopis etc and  was finally diagnosed with cancer in the rear leg a >> > few weeks ago and was admitted to a specialist vets/hospital on Thursday >> > and has had the leg amputated completely (no stump left) >> > Although a major decision, it was the only option given to us, there was >>  no >> > chemo. or radi. available to help with this cancer – Rhabdomyosarcoma >> > We are due to fetch her all being well tomorrow , she has recovered >> > brilliantly but I was wondering what I should expect, is there anything >>  that >> > I need to do. >> > I dunno, was wondering if someone on here may have similar experiences >>  they >> > could share with me >> > many thanks >> > trish

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Trish, Sorry to hear about Tiddles, but I’m glad she’s recovering so well. Just a bit of info… I just saw two different episodes on Animal Planet’s Emergency Vets that featured pets with front leg amputations. The cat was injured by crawling into a car, and is now running around his house like he owns the place. At first they built steps leading up to places, like window perches, the bed, etc… but apparently no longer needs them. The dog had previously had his one leg amputated, but then broke his remaining front leg. They were able to reset and stabilize it, and now the dog is trotting around his house and backyard just fine. So, these guys are pretty resilient and your kitty will do fine. Just keep an eye on her while she’s adjusting, but from everything I’ve seen and read, they adjust very quickly. Good luck! karen M. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Not quite the same thing, but my mother’s dog had his rear leg amputated > almost 2 years ago (hemangiopericytoma) and is doing great. We built steps > up to the bed for him, and one in front of the sofa, and gets along fine, > and is spoiled rotten. He does fall down some, but being a dog, he doesn’t > have as much "jump" in him as a cat does. Good luck with your baby. > Regards…Sherry > — > http://donsherr629.tripod.com/ > Hi everyone, > New to this group and I was hoping that someone might be able to give me > some advise on any practical things I might need to know before I bring my > cat Tiddles home. > Its a long story but to cut it short, Tiddles is 4 years old and she >  started > with a limp about three months ago, > Following that we have been to the vets at least twice weekly for tests, > xrays, biopis etc and  was finally diagnosed with cancer in the rear leg a > few weeks ago and was admitted to a specialist vets/hospital on Thursday > and has had the leg amputated completely (no stump left) > Although a major decision, it was the only option given to us, there was >  no > chemo. or radi. available to help with this cancer – Rhabdomyosarcoma > We are due to fetch her all being well tomorrow , she has recovered > brilliantly but I was wondering what I should expect, is there anything >  that > I need to do. > I dunno, was wondering if someone on here may have similar experiences >  they > could share with me > many thanks > trish

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Hi everyone, New to this group and I was hoping that someone might be able to give me some advise on any practical things I might need to know before I bring my cat Tiddles home. Its a long story but to cut it short, Tiddles is 4 years old and she started with a limp about three months ago, Following that we have been to the vets at least twice weekly for tests, xrays, biopis etc and  was finally diagnosed with cancer in the rear leg a few weeks ago and was admitted to a specialist vets/hospital on Thursday and has had the leg amputated completely (no stump left) Although a major decision, it was the only option given to us, there was no chemo. or radi. available to help with this cancer – Rhabdomyosarcoma We are due to fetch her all being well tomorrow , she has recovered brilliantly but I was wondering what I should expect, is there anything that I need to do. I dunno, was wondering if someone on here may have similar experiences they could share with me many thanks trish

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Trish, While I personally have not owned a cat with an amputation, my vet had a cat and a dog. Both adapted very well and the cat was quite a jumper despite the lack of a front let. I wish you the best.  :) Diane – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Hi everyone, > New to this group and I was hoping that someone might be able to give me > some advise on any practical things I might need to know before I bring my > cat Tiddles home. > Its a long story but to cut it short, Tiddles is 4 years old and she started > with a limp about three months ago, > Following that we have been to the vets at least twice weekly for tests, > xrays, biopis etc and  was finally diagnosed with cancer in the rear leg a > few weeks ago and was admitted to a specialist vets/hospital on Thursday > and has had the leg amputated completely (no stump left) > Although a major decision, it was the only option given to us, there was no > chemo. or radi. available to help with this cancer – Rhabdomyosarcoma > We are due to fetch her all being well tomorrow , she has recovered > brilliantly but I was wondering what I should expect, is there anything that > I need to do. > I dunno, was wondering if someone on here may have similar experiences they > could share with me > many thanks > trish

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi everyone, > New to this group and I was hoping that someone might be able to give me > some advise on any practical things I might need to know before I bring my > cat Tiddles home. > Its a long story but to cut it short, Tiddles is 4 years old and she started > with a limp about three months ago, > Following that we have been to the vets at least twice weekly for tests, > xrays, biopis etc and  was finally diagnosed with cancer in the rear leg a > few weeks ago and was admitted to a specialist vets/hospital on Thursday > and has had the leg amputated completely (no stump left) > Although a major decision, it was the only option given to us, there was no > chemo. or radi. available to help with this cancer – Rhabdomyosarcoma > We are due to fetch her all being well tomorrow , she has recovered > brilliantly but I was wondering what I should expect, is there anything that > I need to do. > I dunno, was wondering if someone on here may have similar experiences they > could share with me

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Not quite the same thing, but my mother’s dog had his rear leg amputated almost 2 years ago (hemangiopericytoma) and is doing great. We built steps up to the bed for him, and one in front of the sofa, and gets along fine, and is spoiled rotten. He does fall down some, but being a dog, he doesn’t have as much "jump" in him as a cat does. Good luck with your baby. Regards…Sherry — http://donsherr629.tripod.com/

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi everyone, > New to this group and I was hoping that someone might be able to give me > some advise on any practical things I might need to know before I bring my > cat Tiddles home. > Its a long story but to cut it short, Tiddles is 4 years old and she started > with a limp about three months ago, > Following that we have been to the vets at least twice weekly for tests, > xrays, biopis etc and  was finally diagnosed with cancer in the rear leg a > few weeks ago and was admitted to a specialist vets/hospital on Thursday > and has had the leg amputated completely (no stump left) > Although a major decision, it was the only option given to us, there was no > chemo. or radi. available to help with this cancer – Rhabdomyosarcoma > We are due to fetch her all being well tomorrow , she has recovered > brilliantly but I was wondering what I should expect, is there anything that > I need to do. > I dunno, was wondering if someone on here may have similar experiences they > could share with me > many thanks > trish

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>Hi everyone, >New to this group and I was hoping that someone might be able to give me >some advise on any practical things I might need to know before I bring my >cat Tiddles home.

You might want to read the thread "amputation" started by N T app. one week ago. She is in a very similar situation and wanted some advice. I believe that there you will find the kind of information you wanted. good luck. M.

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