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QUESTION: Hi Ali,
I have a similar question to that of Alyanna's. My 6 month old kitten sprained her back right foot almost 48 hrs ago. When she fell, she hissed and meowed in pain so I immediately took her to the emergency vet when I noticed that she was favoring it. She was X-rayed and nothing is broken however she is still favoring it somewhat. What should I do? The vet said that she should be better in two to three days but I am worried that she is still favoring it two days after the fact.
ANSWER: Alanna,
Has your vet provided your little one with any kind of pain relief?
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QUESTION: Yes, two days ago at the Vet's office, but I was not required to give her anything once at home. She doesn't seem to be in pain now and is trying to do her normal tasks while favoring the leg. Thoughts?
Alanna,
Since your kitten's leg has been x-rayed and there were no fractures found and she seems to be a bit more comfortable now I would just wait and watch. If she seems to be healing up on her own and favoring her leg while doing what she normally does then it sounds to me like she is on the mend and you don't have to do anything else medically for her except to watch and be sure that there aren't any turns for the worse.
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Ali
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I am the proud guardian of 5 mixed breed cats ranging from 12 weeks to 13 years old and one purebred ragdoll. I have 20+ years experience working with mixed breed cats from a variety of different situations. I have fostered cats/kittens with special needs/behavioral issues. I have rescued/rehabilitated/re-homed a variety of stray/abused cats. I can offer advice on managing feral cat colonies, rehabilitating strays and finding them forever homes. I can help you to determine whether a cat is stray or feral, there IS a significant difference. Improperly introducing a new cat/kitten can result in aggression between newly introduced cats because cats are territorial by nature and they don't like sudden changes in their environment. To learn more about a peaceful way to introduce a new cat into a home with other cats please check out my previous answers on this subject. Proper nutrition for cats can be confusing, I recommend checking out catinfo.org which was created by a veterinarian (Dr. Lisa Pierson) who takes a common sense approach to explaining feline nutrition. Cat behavior and instincts are different from those of humans, I can help you understand your cat's needs so that you can meet them adequately and have a balanced, psychologically and physically sound kitty. Cats vary in personality, energy level and intelligence, different approaches may be required to achieve results in terms of training and interaction with your feline companion. An intelligent, high energy cat must be kept busy or they will make their own fun. I am NOT a licensed veterinarian and I can't offer medical advice. If your cat is ill/injured my advice is always the same: get prompt medical treatment provided by a veterinarian. If finances are an issue I will try to find resources in your area that can help with medical costs or make other choices to ensure the welfare of your cat.
Experience
I have fostered feral and stray cats, rehabilitated and homed cats that many people recommended euthanasia for. I am willing to make an effort to do the research and ask questions because I care enough to find solutions to behavioral problems rather than giving up. I have an interest in the use of alternative therapies to help provide the best possible care for all cats and I can say in all honesty that I've seen some incredible things happen for some incredible cats and their human caregivers when the right alternative therapeutic modality is used by a qualified veterinarian with expertise and experience in the field.
Education/Credentials
I've earned my diploma as a veterinary assistant with honors.
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