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QUESTION: About a month ago my cat seemed to have hurt her leg from jumping. So i took her to vet and they told me to keep her on bed rest away from my other cat. I did and her leg got better. However a couple of weeks after she got better it starting bothering her again. She isnt limping but she crys out in pain and it doesnt seem swollen at all or no bumps. I cant afford to keep taking her to the vet and they couldnt do a full examine because they would have to sudate her to do full examine. Any suggestions.

ANSWER: Hi Jacqui,

Try separating her again. She really needs to be seen the vet. She could have an abscess. She could have a hairline fracture. There are many different things that could be wrong. See if your vet will take payments. Most do. I can't help you with something like this. Make some sort of arrangements with the vet to have her looked at. Good luck.

Ciao, Karen

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QUESTION: Thanks Karen, one more question. My cat seems to be fine today so its really an off and on thing. Is it ok to give a cat baby asprin half a tab?

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Hi Jacqui,

No, do not give aspirin to a cat! Cats do not metabolize pain meds like dogs or we do. Giving them human pain meds can kill them. Just out of curiosity, how old is she? She could have arthritis. Here's some info on it.
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=1+2175&aid=270
If it comes and goes like that it my be that. You can try this and see if it helps.
http://www.nutramaxlabs.com/products/animal/cosequin/cosequin_cat_FAQ.asp

There are a lot of sites selling this. It averages about $20 per package of 80. I hope this helped you. Good luck.

Ciao, Karen

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I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!

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I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care. Some thoughts to carry with you. A Cat's 10 Commandments My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful. Give me time to understand what you want of me. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it. Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you. If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old. On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so. Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.

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