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Expert: Tina - 10/14/2009


Question

My cat Toffie
I think my cat was kicked by someone in the block of flats where i am staying. One of my neighbours found hin and brought him to me. He was totally lame in his  hind legs.. 2 days past and he start moving his back legs again. But he doesnt have bowl or unary movement. What should i do and wil it get better

Answer
Anne Marie,

please take your cat to the vet right away. There could be spinal injury and/or internal organs damaged. Your cat needs pain medication, possibly anti-inflammatories and other veterinary attention. This is an emergency please take him to the vet right away!

Tina

Expertise

I can answer questions on: cat nutrition and diet, behavior, behavior problems, training, general health, socialization/taming feral cats, TVAR, trapping feral cats, feline nutrition, and cat care. My favorite questions are on the topic of nutrition and I have special experience with hyperthyroidism in cats. Please do NOT ask me if you should take your cat to the vet - if you have any reason to suspect your cat is ill or injured please call your vet immediately!

Experience

5 years as volunteer adoption co-ordinator for a nonprofit volunteer cat rescue group. Experience working in a veterinary clinic. Current occupation: Research Scientist.

Education/Credentials
MS Biomedical Science

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