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my cat was run over yesturday and has been in my vets for nearly 48 hours now.he was a fractured pelvis.the bone of the pelvis is laying on the spine.my vet says that baloo my cat has nerve damage and the best option for him is to put him to sleep tomorrow. im questioning this as two of my friends are vets with different surgery's and say it is too early to tell if he has nerve damage.do u think he has a chance? im going to try and refer him to another vet tomorrow and get a second opinion as he is only 2,a fit and healthy male otherwise.please help
Angharad,
Although I'm not a veterinarian and I don't know anything beyond the history that you've provided if other vets you've consulted say it's too early to tell how your kitty's going to do I'd recommend giving him a chance. Even if he has permanent paralysis in the back legs you have the option of getting him a kitty wheelchair and helping him to urinate whenever necessary. Ultimately the decision of whether to give this little guy a chance is up to you, he's young and healthy so he's essentially got everything going for him. If you have any further cat related questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me again and I will do my absolute best to help you wherever possible.
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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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