Posted by: Lois Lindemann on: January 13th, 2008 
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Should you become a three legged cat you will still be able to enjoy your pampered cat lifestyle. Here is some advice for the newly three-legged cat:
1. Prepare to become a local legend
Everybody loves three legged cats. Absolutely everybody. Even the man next door who didn’t like you at all when you had four legs will say “Ah!”. Make the most of your fame and use it to your advantage.
Train the paperboy. He will think you are so cute that he will turn up with little treats for you hidden in his pockets, you will hardly be able to keep up with him as he does his round because you have to keep stopping to eat them.
The two children across the road will fall in love with you and worship you. Allow them to pet you, then they will feed you bits of chocolate biscuit when they think no-one is looking.
When your human pet has gone to work, hang around looking very sad and neglected. You will be able to persuade the nice lady who lives up the road to set out early for work, just so that she can stop and make a fuss of you. When you sneak into her house later on, she will feed you little dishes of tuna fish, allow you to sleep in front of her fire and play with her own cat’s toys.
2. You will discover just how stupid some humans can be
Some foolish people will completely fail to notice that you only have three legs. They will make stupid remarks such as “I think your cat’s limping, is he alright?” Do these humans really think that you can’t run about on three legs? They seem to manage, even though they only have two. Do not allow these idiots to rub your ears, for they are not worthy of it.
3. Develop some new climbing techniques
At home, you may need to be more imaginative. When your human pet thinks that an unattended dish of trifle is out of your reach, you can prove her wrong, by climbing onto a chair, then jumping onto the table, before finally launching yourself at the work surface. Mmm custard, your favourite thing in the world…
However, it is best if you do not attempt to climb any tall trees, this will result in an undignified failure. Instead hang around on the ground looking disinterested and mock the four legged cats who attain more height, but who look most ungainly as they clamber upwards.
4. Play cat and mouse.
Hunting birds is more difficult when you have only three legs, it is so much more effort to leap in the air. You may prefer to develop a taste for mice instead. When you get really old and lazy you might even try hunting worms. Or slugs. (But don’t let your human pet see you do that, or she will shout “Yuk!” and decline to cuddle you.)
5. Train your human pet to pander to your every whim
Your human pets will worry greatly about your three legged status and will be acutely aware of your every difficulty, so make the most of their feelings of guilt and use them to your advantage.
In the first weeks after your operation, decline to eat anything apart from the finest cuts of meat. Your humans will be extremely vexed about your health and will happily serve your choice of food.
When you begin to recover, pull your claws wildly on the carpet of the bottom step of the stair and on the base of the sofa until your dozy humans get the message and provide you with recumbent scratching facilities.
Once you are fully mobile, remember to look as if you are struggling from time to time, this will allow you to keep your human pets’ undivided attention. If you see one of them walking home laden with as much shopping as they can carry, hop out pathetically to meet them, making sure that you appear to be struggling to walk, then ride home in state, sitting on their shoulder whilst chuckling inwardly at how much they are struggling to carry you and all those bags. Once you have reached home in this manner and been placed gently back at ground level, run off at top speed with no difficulty whatsoever.
You will quickly discover that your three-leggedness is not necessarily a disadvantage as some humans might think; in fact it often makes it much easier for you to train the local humans to worship you and do your bidding.
Sadly Kitty’s leg that wasn’t fractured was unable to be saved, as all the skin had been lost and it was not possible to do a skin graft. So she has not survived the accident. I’m sorry to bring this bad news to you all.
Jess, I am so very sorry for your loss; we love them so much its hard to lose them.
Oh Jess I am so so sorry. Poor Kitty. My thoughts are very much with you.
Take care Juley x
So so sorry to hear your sad news. I’ve just been getting up to date on the status on the site & was so sad to get to your last update. But take the positive thought that you gave your Kitty a lovely life. Nothing I can say will help but my thoughts are very much with you.
I am so sad for you, I’ve been there more than once & it’s a horrid thing to have to go through but you have to hold on to the fact you gave Kitty a good life. So sorry it ended up like this! XX
Jess:
I am so so sorry for your loss:(
Jess,
So very sorry, my heart goes out to you.
With love Sharon x
Thankyou to everyone who has sent kind wishes and thoughts for me and Kitty at this dreadful time. Kitty was such a special cat, having arrived at my front door 3 years ago after someone had dumped her in a ditch near to where we lived. She soon became part of the family and acted more like a human than a cat – following me around the house, even to the bathroom, even though she seemed to be fast asleep when I got up from my chair. Wherever I was Kitty wasn’t far behind. Last year we moved back to the UK from Denmark and she weathered the trip well over the North Sea. What is so sad is that we used to live by a busy main road and she never went near it – we now live on a country lane and she gets run over. Her little life has ended because of some speeding motorist!! I still cant believe that she has gone but I know that as the days go by I will begin to get less upset, but I will never stop missing her. It is nice to know that other people are thinking about her. Jess
I’m so sorry for your loss Jess, our hearts break for a while and then we begin to heal and know that our furrbabies had a better life because we loved them and we had a better life because they loved us. I’ve felt that loss myself & it’s never easy & I still cry over the kitties I’ve lost. Keep Kitty in your heart and she’ll never truly be gone. Hugs to you from me and all 4 of my kitties.
Hi, thought I’d give you a quick update on how Magic (& we) are coping now she is a newly qualified tripod. I have to say she continues to amaze me how she manages to adapt to life with her 3 legs. She does find it hard to jump up to her favourite spots so we have items strategically placed throughout the house to help. But the wound is completely healed so that’s one thing we don’t have to worry about. She is now going outside but I still can’t stop worrying whenever she’s out there & make sure one of us is on guard. I hope I can relax a bit soon & let het go as she can’t get out of the garden so is really quite safe. Also she can’t get out of the cat flap yet so we know exctly when she’s out & when she’s in! She was chasing something in the shrubbery today so she hasn’t lost her lust for life.
Now we’ve moved on from the ‘shock’ stage I’ve been back through all the comments on the site & it really is just so helpful to be able to read about everyone’s experiences, it continues to give me so much hope we’ll be able to carry on as normally as possible.
Continued thanks to everyone on the site!
Carolyn
Casper is scheduled for surgery at 8 am. praying he is strong enough to survive surgery and that I am strong enough to watch him adjust to his new life. He is the sweetest cat in the world.
Good Morning Beth,
Thinking of you and Casper today. Do keep us posted as to how it has all gone.
It is 10 days since Tommy’s operation and he is doing very well and whizzing around the house.
I am sure Casper will be running around in a couple of weeks.
Hugs,
Juley & Tommy
Hi Beth. Be strong for Casper. I am thinking and praying for him today. Keep us posted.
Hello all,
Fellow Tripod owners…..How many days after the operation did you let you cat go outside ?
Tommy has expressed a great desire to go outside just in the last 48 hours or so.
It is 10 days since his operation and he is having his stitches out this afternoon.
I want to let him out but am also very nervous about letting him out.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Juley
Tre’s stitches were out and she told me by coming to the door that she wanted out. She is a fearful girl so she didn’t stay out long but I propped the door open so that she could get back in at her leisure. If Tommy wants out, I’d let him after you remove the stitches, keep an eye on him, he will know his limits and will probably be out a while & then want back in. He is finding his new normal and you want him to do that, keeps the depression away. Hugs to you & Tommy.
I let my tripod out after the stitches had been removed and the wound had looked as though it was healing well. I also cat proofed the garden as far as possible so he didn’t try and climb. Ten months on, JJ still thinks he has four legs and manages to scale a nine foot fence with ease.
Anne
Beth, How did Casper do? And, how are you doing? Know that it gets better for both of you. I cried for 4 weeks when Tre’ lost her leg to cancer but she is strong and has healed well and now we are both finding a new normal for her. I never thought that things would ever be “normal” again but she is getting there and so will Casper. Please let us know how he is doing. Hugs to you all from Sonja & Tre’.
ok, here’s the update…I took Casper yesterday at 8am to have surgery to remove his front left leg. I had taken him to the mountains with us to look after him the week before since he was still too weak for surgery and had had to replace the bandages on the compound fractured leg, (it has probably been broken five weeks now but we were getting him in shape for surgery and he has been rapidly putting back on weight and no longer looks like an alien( another side: if you have a seriously injured starved cat or dog..baby food is wonderful, he is now getting two jars a day plus hard food)…anyway I changed the bandage but since I’m no vet tech the top two inches fell off after a day and I began to notice he was no longer just dragging the leg but using the leg as a “pegleg” so I didnt rebandage top portion. When I took him to vet and showed him the movement he was quite excited and said we arent giving up on that leg yet! yea!!!! so he did more surgery ( its just money) and removed a few toes and a part of bone and we are rebandaged and still attempting to save the leg. It will never function normally BUT he may be a “pegleg” rather than a “tripod” if all goes well…but I am so grateful to this site for all the encouragement, even if this doesnt work I know he can still be a happy healthy functioning cat…and I thank ya’ll profusely! I was an emotional wreck thinking about him losing his leg and I had actually come to terms with it due to this site. ( ANother side note: this is such a sweet cat the vet tech said he was actually purring when he wasnt even out of anesthesia…and continued to purr the whole time he was there..what a wonderful spirit we can all learn from) thank you guys SO MUCH! Blessings to all…I will continue to up date Casper aka Lazarius
So Happy for Casper! I do hope you can save the leg,I believe that it will be easier on his joints. But, if it can’t be saved, know that he will still be the happy, sweet boy that you have now, he’ll just be a tripod, not necessarily a bad thing, he’ll be alive to love you for a long time. I cried for the 2 weeks before surgery & for 2 weeks after. Then I realized that my Tre’ girl was picking up on my emotions and it was bringing her down. So stay positive when you are around Casper, he knows if you are upset and your emotions become his. Hugs to you both, hang in there, it does get better, promise.
Hi Beth,
Thanks for Caspers update. Its is nice to hear how things are progressing.
This site has been wonderful for me as well.
Tommy Tripod had his bandages off yesterday and his stitches out.
He decided this was the end of his convalescence and so at 3am this morning was meowing pitifully to go out into the big wide world. When it got light we let him out and he has been pottering around the hamlet today quite happily. He even sat by a mouse hole thinking he could catch his lunch !
Its all very nerve wracking especially as there is no way to keep him in one small area. We live in a converted barn in France and cannot fence him in.
He did pop back for a mid morning and mid afternoon snack and I have just watched him dig a hole and have a wee on the veg patch !
So be reassured even if casper does become a Tripod he will come out the other side hopping around like my Tommy.
Keep us posted.
Hugs,
Juley
So happy 4 Casper! Best of luck!
thanks so much Sonja and Leah for your support. I appreciate it more than i can say. I realize that the lower part is dead and he will never regain full function even if he keeps it but being able to support himself a bit on it has to be better. Sonja, hadnt thought about joints, I am sure you are right…but even after surgery this morning where they removed toes and bone he is jumping in and out of the bathtub ( my cats LOVE the bathtub) and onto tables and off beds… only wish we humans were so resilient!!! thanks guys
A Tommy Tripod Update for all.
TT had his bandages off yesterday and his stitches out.
He decided this was the end of his convalescence and so at 3am this morning was meowing pitifully to go out into the big wide world. When it got light we let him out and he has been pottering around the hamlet today quite happily. He even sat by a mouse hole thinking he could catch his lunch !
Its all very nerve wracking especially as there is no way to keep him in one small area. We live in a converted barn in France and cannot fence him in.
He did pop back for a mid morning and mid afternoon snack and I have just watched him dig a hole and have a wee on the veg patch !
There is life on 3 legs and my Tommy is doing very well so far.
Juley x
Hi All
So lovely people who understand!!
After a ten month battle with surgeons and trips on the mororway and external fixators Hushpad finally had her front right let amputated on Friday, following a car accident last October. We had only taken her in for a check up as the leg had been “too good to take” four months ago when the fixator came off but it had started to badly deteriorate. It came as quite a shock to us but the improvement in her seemed immediate. You cant help but wonder if she was in pain with it before the op. Her balance is excellent as she was used to the damaged leg when she had the fixator on. The whole house was adapted for Hush when she had three legs and a furry banana (the leg was a bit bent) and we just have to take each day as it comes. It has been such a stressful time and so worrying but Hushpad continues to ispire with her constant purring!!
They are such amazing animals. My Tre’ cat (now affectionately known as Tre’pod) is doing amazingly well. She is only 3 months from having her front right leg removed because of cancer. She has finally found her new normal and is back to catching mousies in our old farm house, just like she used to. We have created steps for her so the process of jumping down is easier and she has learned to use all the steps she can find to make life easier. They bounce back so well and adapt to things that we humans would whine about and they do it with such poise & grace. Hoping that Hush heals completely & quickly and that life calms down for you. Hugs from Tre’ & Sonja
Dear All
I haven’t posted for a while – but always follow Brie’s fellow tripods!
Brie is still oblivious to the fact that he only has 3 legs, his op was over a year ago now. In fact, in recent weeks he has caught and brought in a live blackbird which to my horror he also killed. I also had to separate him for a fight that he was having with a cat twice his size (and 25% better off on the leg front!!). Our decking was covered in the other cat’s fur – Brie seemed completely unharmed.
I know that we were lucky to be quite so successful with Brie but from reading everyone elses stories there are so many positive stories out there. Once you get over the first couple of weeks of a grumpy cat and dealing with your own heartbreak it really should be onwards and upwards.
Big strokes to all your special pusscats from Brie and I.
x
Hi, this is such a lovely site so thanks. My cat Henry broke his leg on Xmas eve, and after 6 hours of surgery we thought he was going to make a full recovery. That was until the vet put his bandage on too tight a few weeks later. He lost the circulation to his leg which then meant the dead skin had to be cut away, his metal plate removed and for 5 months I’ve been back and forth to the vets. In the end a bone infection took over and today he’s had to have his leg removed. its his right hind leg. I’m going to put on a brave face for Henry but I’m so worried about him. This site has helped me to see how strong and resourceful cats are. But if anyone can share their thoughts on hind leg removal I’d be pleased with hearing your story. Georgina
Good Morning Georgina and Henry,
So sorry to hear Henry’s story, what a trauma for all of you.
I really do think that becoming a Tripod is Henry’s best option.
My Tommy had his front leg amputated about a month ago but no one told him !
He had 2 weeks of recuperation and is now bombing around the garden at break neck speed like you would not believe.
This site was such a comfort to me when we found out that Tommy would have his leg amputated and as Manuela has said its is us who have trouble adapting not the cats !
Keep us posted and Henry will probably be so much more comfortable than he has in a while once the leg has gone.
All the best,
Juley
Hi Georgina & Henry,
My little Tequila had her right hind leg removed when she was 13. I was actually more worried about her surviving the surgery than the amputation itself. This website really supported me through the worst.
When I dropped her off at the vets at 08h00 in the morning for surgery and got the phone call at 11h00, the last thing I expected to hear is: She came through surgery extremely well.. and is now miaowing the house down, demanding attention. would I mind picking her up in the next couple of hours.
Oh yes, that’s my girl I thought and then worried, how would she cope/ how would I cope?!? If I had to give one advice is: cats are fab creatures who can adapt to almost anything, a little bit of TLC and they are back to normal in no time – just minus one leg. It was me who had trouble adapting to suddenly having a tripod.
(I am ashamed to say, I even put a towel over her scar as I was so shocked). It took the old girl just under a week, a bit of hissing & grumpiness and she was back racing around like a greyhound. And yes, she refused to use those two cat stairs I bought especially for her, prefering to jump straight on & off the bed and sofa.
My guess is that Henry might even be better off, without a bandage and a leg that constantly hurts. You will see, he will be a right trooper (and probably milk it for everything he can). Keep reading all those success stories – they will get you through it. I could almost bet that if you read your log in a couple
of month again, you wonder why you worried so much in the first place.
Good luck with Henry and let us know how two get on.
X Manuela & the assorted Cat Clan
Hi Manuela and Cat Clan,
Thank you so much for your reply and sharing your story. One of my main worries was Henrys age (he’s 11 years old) and how he’ll adapt, but hearing Tequilas story has made me feel so much better. She sounds like she has a lot of character, just like Henry.
I can’t wait to get Henry home now and give him a big tickle. Like you say, he’s had to put up with the bandage for such a long time so I hope he’ll feel relieved without it.
I shall certainly be back to the site to say how he’s getting on.
Georgina x
I have a 12 year old that 3 months ago lost her front right leg to cancer. It took her a while to recover because she is such a scared cat but now she is better than ever. She has come bounding back and seems to be less afraid and more determined (Stubborn is the real word). I on the other hand am still scared when I see her do some things but she jumps up on things & run as well as before. It is harder for her to jump down off things so we have made stair steps for her every where we can and she uses them because it makes it easier to get down and even sometimes to get up on things. She is my furry little super hero and I’m so amazed by her. Her name has been Tre’ since we had her and now we call her Tre’pod. Henry will be amazing and will recover before you do. Keep things as much normal as you can and keep your attitude positive because they pick up on our emotions. He’ll feel so much better he’ll be back to normal sooner than you think. Hugs to both of you from Sonja & Tre’pod. Keep us posted.
My cat Ziggy had his front right leg amputated about 16 months ago…I was horrified when we were told that that was what needed to happwn (he had broken his leg, had it pinned but it didn’t mend) Actually once he healed he was a lot happier, I think he had been in pain for a long time looking back. He’s just amazing, still catches mice and fights other cats. I don’t think he realises he’s different. When he runs you can hardly notice but when he’s walking he hobbles. I worry about him being out at night and since his amputation he’s been in at night but we quite happily let him out during the day when we are at work. As we had no insurance it cost us nearly £3000,,,,but worth every penny, just the cost of a nice holiday… he’s a real character!
So happy that Ziggy is doing well and it sounds like you are as well. My 12 year old Tre’ lost her right front leg at the end of March, this year. She is also an amazing girl that has rebounded better than I ever thought possible. Tre’ only goes out during the day and as a very scared cat she isn’t out long but I’m constantly amazed & amused by her. Glad that you & ziggy have made the adjustment and that life goes on happily. Sonja & Tre’pod
This is a long story so I apologize ahead of time……
My name is Mary and I am a huge cat lover. I have my three kitties inside and about seven that come and go outside due to a neighbor not having their cat spayed for a long time. I finally took them all and got them spayed or neutered and found homes for all but 6 plus another male that I have never been able to tame or catch. I did not ask the neighbor’s permission to spay their cat just as they didn’t ask me or the other neighbors how we felt about 20 or 30 little hungry kitties running around unwanted. When she returned and they saw her stitches they disowned her. They stopped feeding her and wouldn’t even let her sleep on their porch anymore. They like keeping her pregnant to let their grandchildren see the miracles of life over and over and over again. I really got attatched to the six that are left and Horatio is one of them. One of our good friends named him Horatio Wolfgang and we added Puck to it too, so I would like to introduce you to Horatio Wolfgang PuckI started advertising for his furrever home on facebook and a friend in Connecticut stepped up to adopt and we were trying to get all the transportation details worked out when he got hurt.My kitty named Horatio got injured last week. I’m not sure how it happened but found him, after about 30 hours of missing, crying in a ditch down from our house. He could not put weight on the leg but figured out a way to drag himself home. He was so brave and such a purrbox that I had no idea something horrible had happened. I thought maybe he stepped on glass or had a BB pellet from an air gun in it because I could feel a small lump. He continued to eat and purr until it was time for his appointment at the vet. Upon arrival he finally urinated and it was so bloody looking. They said he was very dehydrated and also probably been scared to squat because it hurt or he couldn’t keep his balance. The exray showed one of the worst breaks they had ever seen on his left hind leg. Apparently when the growth plate is involved with the break it makes it so much worse and it can’t be set and splinted very easily. I was told I could take him to UT vet hospital or another larger vet’s office in a larger town where they performed this type of surgery involving the growth plate.
part 2
I forgot to tell you that the bump I felt on Horatio was not a BB pellet but in fact the broken bone about to protrude thru the skin. They guessed he seemed so calm because he was starting to go into shock. It was a possibility that his kidney was bruised also but the fact he was urinating was hopeful because it meant the bladder was still intact. Ultrasounds were done too to check the organs. The vet said that the surgery would be very costly (in the thousands) compared to $700-800 for the amputation and encouraged to do so because of the pain and healing time of the repair vs the amputation. She also said there were no guarantees with that big surgery either. She said after trying to repair the leg with screws and pins and splints it could still be so bothersome and painful that it may end up being aputated anyways. My family has had a rough time lately with finances so we probably wouldn’t have been able to pay for either one of the surgeries and it would have been a sad outcome, but we have the absolute best friends in the world that started a chipin fundraiser for Horatio. They raised enough to pay for the surgery and after-care as well. He had his leg amputated today, July 28, 2011. When I called to check in on him they said they thought the surgery went well but he was having a hard time waking up from the anesthesia. My husband’s mother also passed away this week, so we have been incredibly stressed and seem to be rushed all the time so I didn’t call the vet back before they closed and she didn’t call me either. I’m so worried now and will have to wonder how he is all night long. He was so active, never met a stranger and loved everyone and everything. He and his Brother Bristol loved to wrestle and chase each other and everyone else too! (especially the girls) lol!
I was wondering about the litter box? Will he be able to keep his balance? It is his hind rear leg. From what I hear, it is better to be WITHOUT a back leg than a front one due to balance. I would greatly appreciate any advice you could give me. Thanks so much.
Thinking of you all and Horatio x
Hi Mary and Horatio!
First of all, I am so sorry for your loss. What a terrible time for you!
As you have probably read in the posts, these will be the hardest days for yourself and your little feline friend. However, he will likely be better off in the end and will adapt amazingly well and very fast! They are truly amazing creatures. Fitchy had his front leg removed and it didnt take him long to master the litter box. He may have stumbled the first couple of days but it really wasnt long before he got it. In fact, we cut a portion of one side out to make I a shorter step and he wouldn’t use that side o get in! ( too proud? Lol). Good luck and keep us posted. This site is amazing for support. Fitchy and I will be thinking of you!
I agree. What a terrible time for you, not just with Horatio. His first few days/weeks of recovery will be really heart wrenching but he will cope very well. This site is amazing and helped me to help JJ after hind leg amputation a year ago. Cats are so resilient and although he will need lots of TLC from you initially, he will hopefully recover completely and just get on with having three legs.
What a lovely site.
My little vito has just had his leg removed following a fox attack. He came home last nite at 9.30pm after his usual day night/out on the tiles. On returning home we discovered a nasty injury to his front leg and took him to the out of hours vet. Sadly, the leg couldn’t be saved and we were very lucky not to have lost our beloved Vito. The vet informed us that he would not have survived the night if he had not come home. We are so lucky our furry baby brought himself home.
Thoughts and wishes of well are sent to you and Vito. Like you we were lucky that we found our Hushpad almost immediately after her car accident. We are now two months on and she is amazing!! When she runs she is so fast you would never know anything was missing. The only time she ends up in bother is when she tries to jump up and forgets that the leg is missing-bless her. They are really amazing and she just takes it all in her stride (even if that stride is a little wobbly at times!) Vito will amaze you and although it is really hard at first things will get easier. She is totally ruined and the whole household revolves around her and I am so thankful she is no longer in pain (we did try to save the leg) Keep us informed how Vito is getting along. Jo and Hush
Thank you for your kind words. Vito sends a little headnudge for Hush.
Just to say our lovely cat Magic lost her back rear leg a few months ago (after trying desperatly to save the leg) & she is at this moment out looking for frogs/mice etc with no trouble at all. You puss cats will be fine as they just seem to be able to cope.I think they are able to get back into the swing of things without the emotional affects we would feel as humans. We have added steps here & there, made life a bit easier, but to be honest Madge has done most of it herself. So please keep positive, it will be okay in the end. Carolyn
Please we need advice from three-legged cat owners!
Hushpad had taken to licking the same spot near her scar and will not leave it alone. (It is only a small area) She has had her front right leg amputated and the vet thinks that it is the nerve endings from her leg that is compelling her to constantly clean. We are just concerned that she will make it sore and the thought of more operations which may make things even worse fills me with dread.
Has anyone else experienced this and what did you do? Bitter spray and even a cut down romper for her side have been suggested to break the habit but the vet said the worst senario would be a life with a collar and we could not do that to her. To have come so far and for her to have done so well and for it all to end so awfully is so worrying and we would like to stop this before she hurts herself.
Thank you, all suggestions welcomed. Jo
My little Tre’, now called Tre’pod, had a weird problem like that before her surgery in March of this year. She licked her left hind quarter to the point that there was no hair. The vet thought it might be pain related, maybe from arthiritis. But now that she has had the surgery she has quit. I tried to get her to quit but nothing worked.
My Thoughts are that with Hushpad only having had surgery about 1 1/2 months ago that she may be having phantom pain. My reasearch said that they do have this and it can last up to 3 months, I’m sure that would depend on the cat as well. It took my Tre’ 3 months before she was back to anything that seemed normal. I would give Hushpad all the love and attention that you can give her and be patient. Also, if you are anxious aroud her, try to be very calm. They pick up our emotions so quickly & easily that if you are upset, then she’ll be upset. Try to distract her with play or maybe a few treats that she loves. Hang in there, I still worry about my Tre’ but she has come so far in the 4 months since her surgery. Don’t give up yet, tell her how beautiful & sweet & smart she is. They may not know the words but they know the tone of voice and it will help.
Hope that she starts to come around soon, give her time. Hugs from Sonja & Tre’pod.
Sonja, Thank you for the advice that you gave Jo. I visited the Humane Society today and they suggested to amputate my cat’s (Frida) leg due to her biting into an area where there is no longer hair but just skin. To be quite honest, Frida would remove the skin too but she wears an e-collar to prevent that from happening. She had this problem when I adopted her 2 years ago from a shelter that was not taking care of it effectively. She was only 4 months old. Frida is now 2 1/2 years old. I don’t regret adopting her but it has been an investment mentally, emotionally and financially. I visited a Holistic Vet and we did Accupuncture and holistic medicine. It didn’t work. I visited another Vet and they placed Frida on Anxiety medicine hoping it would change her behavior. Unfortunately, it didn’t stop her from wanting to bite the leg. She was sleeping most of the time. I also visited an Animal Dermatologist and they placed Frida on different type of Steroids. It didn’t work either. I got so frustrated because nothing seemed to work so I made her sock to cover the area. It works for 10-20 minutes but she manages to remove the sock off her foot. She still wears an e-coller. When I remove the e-coller, she comes to life. When I place it back on her neck, she runs away from me. This is so depressing for her and me.
I have not set up the appointment yet regarding the surgery because I just found out today what are my options. The Vet at the Human Society injected her with Cortizone to see how she reacts to the medicine. We both believe surgery is the best option. The Cortizone shot is supposed to last for 2 – 6 weeks. I guess I can watch her behavior and decide by then.
I feel like I’m being a bad mother getting the right hind leg removed. I can’t help it!!!! I already knew before hand that this would be the best option. She eats into that area to the point it bleads. Even though this is the right thing to do, it hurts me.
I’m glad I saw this website. It diffinitely helps. I’m not alone!
Hi to everyone. This is a brilliant site. I found it whilst looking for advice on cats with three legs. My black and white cat Jasper had been missing for a couple of days, in itself not too worrying as he has done this before. On Monday I had a call from the local vet to say someone had taken him there with a bad injury to his right front leg. I was traced as his owner as he was microchipped. They were unable to save his leg as it had a maggot infestation! One maggot had got into his mouth presumably by him grooming the wound so he has also lost part of his tongue. He is still hospitalised at the vets and I am visiting every day. He has used the litter tray by himself today for the first time but is unable to come home as he is being fed with a syringe and having injections for pain relief. It will be so good to have him back. Does anyone know where to buy steps for him to use or do I make some? Thank heavens I had him chipped!
Hi Jude,
Are you guys living in the UK/ Ireland? If so I would be delighted to send you a set of pet stairs free of charge. I bought them for my beloved TriPod Tequila after she lost her hind leg… but being the stubborn Lady she was, she stubbornly refused so it would be nice if they actually could be put to good use other than gathering dust in the loft. I will keep everything crossed that Jasper & You will get through this ok (mind you, it’s probably you who will need most of the support; our beloved feline friends seem to cope much better ;o). It will be rough for you both for the first weeks but trust me, you guys will be just fine very, very soon. You were really lucky to have him micro-chipped. One of my cats got ran over and a very kind lady brought her to the vet who managed to track me down. Unfortunately my little Felix didn’t make it but at least I could send him off to the Rainbow Bridge with dignity. Please hang in there, Jasper sounds like a litter fighter. Keep us posted how you are getting on and if you are in the UK, let me know and I’ll contact you separatel re- address etc.. Best wishes, Manuela & the assorted Cat Clan.
Hi Jude,
Your Jasper’s story is so similiar to our Tommy’s story. Lost for a few days and then having his front right leg amputated. When this happened to Tommy this site was an absolute godsend and such a help and reassurance.
Three months on and Tommy is just amazing. He is charging around as before, no one has told him he only has 3 legs ! All I can say Jude is that although at the moment things seem bleak they will get better and you will be amazed at how well Jasper copes ( usually better than us owners !).
Tommy cracked the grit tray after a few days, despite being semi feral he realised what it was for. He fell in his poo a few times but was very good and let us wash him with wet wipes and clean him up.
He slept pretty much all the time for the first week or so, probably recovering from the trauma of being lost and then the operation etc. Then once he had his bandages off and stitches out that was it, back outside and coping really well.
We did not need to adapt anything or get steps as he lives outside so cannot advise you about this but I just wanted to reassure you, in time all will be OK. Keep us posted.
Juley and Tommy Tripod
I used things that were around the house to make steps for my Tre’. She has learned to use them quite well and I want to make more of them in shorter heights so that she can get up on the couch & chairs, however, she is pretty determined & gets up on stuff even without steps. Just give Jasper time, he will amaze & astound you I’m sure. Please keep us posted on his progress. Hugs from Tre’pod & Sonja
Poor Jasper, the fly strike sounds horrendous. Glad to hear he’s recovering well.
Steps – you may have lots of things around that you could use without having to buy things.
I improvised with large and small cardboard boxes/shoe boxes and a footstool. I lowered one of the platforms on the current climbing frame and arranged furniture so my JJ could hop up by degrees on to the bed, settee or windowsill. My kitchen step stool was brought into use as a stepping stone to the radiator hammock.
I did buy an additional low level climbing frame http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cleo-Pet-Limited-Arizona-Cat-Climber-Fawn/dp/B000PWC1VE
so he wouldn’t feel left out when the other cats were higher than him! But I was being soft and indulged him. It is no longer available but you get the idea.
Good luck
Anne
Jude –
There is another cat climber called the Oregon very similar made by the same company. It’s low enough for a three legged cat to climb up into and use the top of the tunnel bed bit as a stepping stone. Not bad price too (whoops sorry if I’m advertising, it was just an example of how to use a climber as a step)
Anne
Hi just to say thanks for all your support. Jasper is still at the vets but has managed to eat some fish today although it is a bit hit and miss as he still has stitches in his tongue. When I went to visit him today the vet said I could put him on the floor and he was trying to get around. Many thanks Manuela for your kind offer…yes we are in uk. South Devon to be exact. I think I will see how he gets on when he comes home…maybe he will manage without steps and things. I have a feeling that eating might be our biggest worry for a while. I have been out today to buy little tins of lovely food to try to tempt him to eat. The vet says he has used up all his nine lives now! Will keep you posted.
Hi all. My cat, Pumpkin, forgot to look both ways a few weeks ago and was hit by a car, mangling one leg. Our vet just called to say that it’s not healing and should be amputated tomorrow.
I was fortunate to find this site and read the success stories. I hope that Pumpkin is able to recover quickly. He was loving, playful, and adorable before his accident, even at the age of 14. We love him very much and hate to see him suffer…
He will be as cute, sweet & adorable as he was before, wait & see. It has been 4 1/2 months since my Tre’ lost her right front leg because of cancer. She was such a scared cat before the surgery but had found a happy rhythm in her life here with us. We’ve owned her since she was 3 months old and she is now 12. She was very scared by everything that happened with the amputation however, now she is back to her normal self and I think that she has discovered that even though life is scary, she can get through anything and is more outgoing than she used to be. Pumpkin will come through this so much better than you can even imagine. Our little furr babies are resiliant and can seem to adapt to most anything if given a chance. Please keep us posted on his recovery. Hugs from Tre’pod and Sonja
Hi, Just to wish Pumpkin well and soon back home where he belongs.
At last Jasper is home from the vets. He is a bit subdued but seems to be getting around quite well although having a few mishaps when trying to get down off things. His tongue still has stitches but he’s managing to eat his favourite bits and pieces! His stitches ( on the leg site )are coming out next Monday. He is becoming used to being in the house although would dearly love to go outside. I’m very worried by this as I know he will be back over the road in an instant! We’ll have to see how things progress.
Best wishes to all the tripods out there and good wishes especially for Pumpkin.
Hello everyone, its been a few months but I still get updates from this site. Casper, my lost cat who came back from being trapped in a cage for 18 days with a compound fracture to his front leg,and i just wanted to check in and say what a blessing this site is to all! Casper thankfully has not yet had his leg amputated. Both vets said there was too much nerve damage and the leg should go but he was so frail and weak from his experience I kept putting it off and he actually began to use his leg. Vets took a few toes but said it was a miracle he had any use at all.He will always be a “pegleg” rather than a “tripod” but I was prepared only by the comments given at this site to have surgery ( and who knows it may be in our future) but I wanted to say a big thank you for all those who offer comfort and strength to those whose loved kitties find themselves in this horrible situation. this site gives comfort and peace and I love it. Casper mainly runs on three legs but will use the other occasionally and i dont think it causes him much pain unless hes jumping from counter to floor which he is apt to do..or from bed to floor…but somehow he manages just fine. Prayers for all whose cats are suffering and thanks!
Hi all, just been reading some of your comments about your lovely 3 legged kitties.
I am going to collect a 1 year old black kittie from the vets today, he was found in february with his left front leg hanging on by skin. He has had it removed and seems to be getting on very well.
The vets want to rehome him and thought i was the perfect candidate, which i am very pleased about as i already have 3 kitties. Im quite nervous about it as i want to do the right things for him in his life. If anybody has any good advice please tell me… He will have the best home ever, i live in the country and love my cats very much. Wish me luck today. x
suzanne, you are a sweetheart to take him on. Casper, my black cat still has all four but the left front functions about 25%…you’d never know it. he still chases on of my others up a tree yesterday he jumped from island in kitchen to breakfast table three feet away… if you dont tell kitty he is handicapped he wont know it…they are amazing! good luck, he’ll do great with a mom like you.
Sorry me again, posted some words of luck a few mins ago. Just wanted to say that I completely agree with Beth, if you dont make too many allowances I think our little tripods almost adapt better. Cats are so intuitive and they feel our caution and fear. The only time that Brie was nervy was the day after his op when he was still drugged and fell and I stupidly got all emotional which made him panic. I stopped myself from reacting to his limp and stumbles and his confidence grew and grew over the weeks until 8 weeks after he was playing in the garden and jumping over the 6 foot fence!!
Sorry for ‘butting’ in Beth but just wanted to reiterate what you said which was spot on xx
kate, you didnt butt in, we love our kitties and want to do whats best for them. My husband is always getting on me because I dont carry him up and down steps or “help” him. I am helping him by allowing him to be independent…makes him stronger and more able!!!!
Funny you should say that…..my husband is the one that used to carry him around. What big softies!!! As tempting as it is to smother them with love and care when they are vulnerable cats need their independance and respond so much better to having it x
Hi Suzanne
He sounds wonderful!! Our Hushpad is black too. We spent ages making things easy for Hush and actually I think now, 6 months post op she just gets on with it. The best thing that we did was get a large low stool, a box would do, as coming down off things can be a little tricky. She is so amazing and he will just adapt. The only thing I do for her is help to keep her eye on the side with the leg missing clean as it seemed to annoy her and she will use whatever is to hand to do it, yuk! So I tend to wipe it very gently just once a day which she is quite happy to let me do and seems to keep her happy. Our cat is almost 14 but even at her age she has learnt to use us to help her get round to all the bits she now has not a paw to push round to so she can have a clean.
What is he going to be called?
Keep us up to date, would love to hear all about him, just enjoy and Good Luck!!
Jo x
Hi Suzanne
As you will see from my earlier posts, my beautiful boy Brie who was just 2 when he lost his rear leg is now as agile as he was with 4 legs. In fact, he is just as adventurous and still manages to catch magpies (much to my horror) and win every fight with his poor brother. My husband and I both agree (for once) that losing his leg has made no difference to Brie’s life.
We wish you lots of luck with your new family member and look forward to hearing updates.
Kate, Kev, Emily, Brie (our tripod) and Cesar (our 4 legged puss) x
Hi Suzanne
My tripod was a black cat too – and very happy.
Very best of luck – let us know how you get on – but I’m sure you’ll be fine,
Lois
Dear all lovely cat lovers,
What a wonderful site. I have just come across you following a very teary google search. My 18 year old puss appears to have cancer in her rear light leg which started out as a nail protruding and a swollen toes. Weeks of antibiotics, steroids and painkillers followed. She has one general anaesthetic for xrays and a clean up which showed no evidence of anything nasty and then it just got worse so the vet amputated the toe 2 weeks ago. That scar has healed well but she has suffered with her recovery. We have been back today as the toe next to the amputated one is now swollen and looking the same as the other did. The vet now recoons this is cancer and wants to remover her whole leg. I am so worried as she is an old girl and will I be making things worse for her by doing this and making her suffer even more. Her quality of life is good and she is such a happy soul. The vet said she would do a chest xray first and if there was evidence of tumours in her lungs then she wouldn’t continue. I’m in such a mess about making the decision and would appreciate any advice, especially if anyone has put older cats througha similar op. At the mo I feel like if I do nothing she will suffer and if I put her through the op then she suffers too.
Thanks in anticipation
Jo and her beloved puss Razzle xxx
Hi Jo, my cat was only a year old when he lost a leg, but the recovery time is much faster than you would expect. When our vet told us to expect a complete recovery in three months, I expected that to mean that our cat would be just about mobile in 3 months, I was wrong. The first few days are awful, you will be asking yourself if you did the right thing, but within a week my cat was improving dramatically – even though his remaining back leg was injured. He was mobile very, very quickly. More or less three months to the day, he dragged a dead blackbird in through the catflap. That’s probably the only time I’ve ever been delighted to see that!
If your vet thinks the cancer is localised (which I really hope is the case for you), I’d go for it. Be prepared for a rough few days, but Razzle will adapt faster than you do!
Best of luck,
Lois
Awww Jo, wish I could reach out & hug you. I spent many hours in tears over my baby & the decision I had to make as well. My Tre’ (Tre’pod) is 12 and we found a large tumor on her right front leg. It was found to be cancer and for 2 weeks I cried as I agonized over my decision. In the end we took the leg and now almost 5 months later, Tre’ has recovered and act as though she has always been a tripod. I feel your pain and this is how I look at it. If your Razzle is healthy otherwise, if bloodwork & x-rays show no other problems (we did the bloodwork & x-rays too) then do it. It will be painful for a while but they have pain medication that can help with that and before you know it, your Razzle will be back to her old self. You’ll have to place steps & other things to help her get around but cats are such amazing animals and they adapt so well. One other piece of wisdom from my own experience. Be sad away from Razzle. They are amazingly perceptive as well and when you are sad, so are they. They know how you feel so you need to be positive when in her presence. I cried for 2 weeks after Tre’s surgery too and when I finally got positive when I was around her, that is when she really took off and got better. I still feel bad when she loses her balance or takes a tumble but I try to encourage her no matter what. They may not know exactly what you are saying but she knows the tone and when I tell Tre’ she’s beautiful & I’m proud of her, she knows it is something good. Hang in there sweetie, it does get better and your baby will probably adapt & recover sooner & better than you. It is a process but they are so amazing.
Hugs from Sonja & Tre’pod
Thank you so much Lois and Sonja. I truly never expected a reply so quickly. I truly appreciate your kind words and hoensty. Razzle had bloods done before the toe was amputated and her kidneys are all good which is in her favour. Her vet will doa chest xray before the amputation and if that reveals tumours then she won’t go ahead. Guess it’s going to be a tough few weeks ahead really. My husband is so upset as he has known the cat for years as we adopted her from his parents next door neighbours when she was about 12 years old. Is just a really tough decision as not sure I should be putting her through it at her age when who know’s how much longer she has with us despite the leg problems! I’ll keep you all posted but for now am dosing up the painkillers which she has been on for weeks now and keeping an eye on the toe as when that starts to turn sore and nasty I know our decision has been made.
Big hugs to you all and your 3-legged friends.
Love Jo and Razzle xxxx
Hi Jo & Razzle,
I was in a similar situation with my little Tequila, who was 14/15 at the time and cancer in her left hind leg. It started off as a sore on the knee joint and then started to swell up pretty quickly. The vet said straightway that it was cancer and it was entirely my decision whether to operate or put her to sleep (which made it even harder).
Also, they didn’t take any X-rays to see if it had spread and sent a sample of the tissue after the amputation only. I was really worried whether Tequila was too old for the surgery and it was fair to do this to her but I thought I had to give it at least a try and I was glad I did.
I actually said my goodbyes to her before the surgery and told her that it would be ok if she wouldn’t wake up and head straight for the Rainbow Bridge; then it was meant to be.
I should have known my little Battle Axe…just two hours after I dropped the old girl off I got a call from the vet, telling me that she was miaowing the house down and whether I could pick her up in the afternoon.
I could actually hear Tequila complaining in the background.
Looking back I was totally over anxious and wouldn’t let her out of my sight. It was actually me who had a problem with the scar and missing leg; not her. A couple of weeks later when I showed her the new set of pet stairs for the bed & sofa, she totally ignored me apart from a dismissive look ….and just jumped up as usual (well, it took her a few attempts until she had it figured out but that’s all). I actually found that she seemed a lot happier than she had for a while, probably because that leg didn’t hurt anymore. Also, she continued to rule the roost after that and bossed the other 3 around.
Tequila crossed the Rainbow Bridge a couple of years after her surgery but it was due to old age and not her leg and I am glad we had two more great years together.
Cats are amazing creatures and are amazingly adaptable. I am sure Razzle will let you know what she needs – and she will probably milk you for all the TLC and attention she can get.
If Razzle has still got a lust of life (and it certainly sounds like she does), then I think it’s worth a try. Better to regret something you have done that not having tried at all.
Fingers & Paws crossed,
Manuela & The assorted Cat Clan.
Hi Jo, Just to let you know we are all thinking of you and I’m sure the decision you make will be the right one. Just keep in your mind the lovely times you’ve had together.
My Jasper is a few weeks from losing his right front leg in an accident and is doing well. He seems to be a bit low and is not the feisty tom cat he used to be. He isnt going outside yet but I fear for him on the road where he was injured and he would have to scale a 6ft wall to get out of our yard. I’m sure that wouldnt be a problem but he might have difficulty getting down the other side!
He seems quite content to lie on my bed and watch the world go by from the window….we are so lucky still to have him.
I wish you luck Jo and hope for the best. Jude & Jasper
Hi–
My sweet Eliza jane, 9 years old, just had her back leg amputated due to cancer. They took it all the way to the hip because the growth had come back for a third time (the first two times they did a local removal). What worries me is that she weighs 19 pounds, and she seems to really be struggling with her balance. She’s only a few days out of surgery, so I know she’s still sore. But I don’t think she’s tried to move at all today. Has anyone had a weighty tripod? How long did it take before your kitty was mobile? I just want her to be happy and not frustrated or depressed. (Me too!)
Hi Sandee,
Poor Eliza Jane. My Tommy Tripod is only a little fella. The only thing I can say is that for the first 10 days he did not really try and move around at all. He just let himself be carried around which was even more amazing as he is semi- feral. I think the effects of the anasthetic and the shock of it all makes them not want to try and do much in the beggining.
Keep us all posted.
Best Wishes,
Juley
Hi Sandee,
My Tre’ had surgery the end of April this year and when she came home she didn’t move much either. She had her right front leg amputated due to cancer. She struggled with getting her balance for quite a while and she still sometimes loses it and tumbles forward but for the most part, she has amazing balance. They learn that they have to change where their feet are and they adapt amazingly well. Give Eliza Jane some time she’ll do better than you could ever have expected. Lots of encouragement and love. They are amazing animals that just seem to go with the flow, much better than their human parents.
Hugs from Sonja and Tre’pod.
my brother’s cat had his leg amputated, i think it was early this year, he seems completely healed now. but the way he walks is a bit different to other 3 legs on the internet. , it seems like he prefers to put less weight on his back leg (he lost a back one, probably a car accident). he does this by kindof scooting around bending his whole hindquarters around to take a step, it’s hard to explain…he keeps his back half quite low and his leg more bent, it seems like maybe that leg couldve been hurt in the accident too and not rreally diagnosed cos it seems like it’s still not very strong and he doesnt put weight on it all the time. it doesnt seem like he’s in pain but i am a bit concerned. also my friend who has a 3leg said that their vet said that 3legs get on great it’s just that in later life there spines can become curved which i think can cause them pain, has anyone else heard of this? cos if that is true i’m worried for Spider (the cat) as he curves his spine right around with each step… i’m thinking of taking him to a vet or cat physio or something or maybe trying to teach him to walk a bit better,, but dont know if this would work,, any thoughts??? thanks!!!
Hi again to you all. Hubbie and I have had a long chat and decided to book poor Razzle in to become a tripod this week. Her pain and limping has definitely got worse so we feel it is worth the chance, that is of course if her chest x-ray is OK. I want to question the vet again as she had said there was no sign of cancer on her leg xrays only a few weeks back so want to be sure that it is before we go for drastic surgery. Can’t deny that I am totally scared about it especially with her age but we simply cannot leave her as she is bless her. Will keep you posted on what happens. Love to you all
Jo and Razzle xxx
Good thoughts for you and Razzle this week. Keep positive thoughts and attitude especially around Razzle. If she is in pain, which it sounds like she is, you might be amazed at how well she does once that chronic pain is removed. Good luck, hugs from Sonja & Tre’pod.
Jo, How is Razzle doing? just re-read your post & was wondering how it is going.
Sonja & Tre’pod
Hi Jo,
Just to let you know we will be thinking of you this week. Hope all goes well for Razzle.
My Jasper seems to be coping without his front leg but is very much changed. The vet did mention that his pupils were unequal when they first got him and I’m afraid that he might have some brain damage. We have decided to keep an eye on him for the next few months and decide what comes next. It seems such a shame after all he’s been through.
Best of luck with Razzle.
Jude & Jasper.
Hi all
Firstly this site has been a real help, we got our 7 month old cat Daisy back from the vet last night after having her front left leg totally ripped off by a car 3 days ago which was the most distressing thing 2 come home and find her in such a state, luckily 4 us when we discovered her a vet was passing by and saw our distress and panic and I’m sure saved her life and we fell 2 pieces!!! The comments and stories on here are so reassuring as we just don’t know what 2 do on our first day home with her as she doesn’t seem 2 want 2 get out of her bed or interact with her brother but reading this morning the other comments has really helped us calm down and accept that she’ll take time 2 recover and hopefully recover really well in the coming weeks/months so thanks 4 all ur help.
Richard, Gemma, Daisy(tripod) & Duke xx
Hi Richard
So pleased the site has helped, I found this at the time we had to have our 2 year old cat Brie’s leg amputated after an accident and the site was so reassuring for me/us also. Daisy will be fine, Brie too was rather distant for a few days – the vet reassured us that it was the pain relief making him that way. Sure enough, within a few days when he was no longer on it he was back to his old self and over a year on he is braver than ever (catching magpies, jumping high fences and starting lots of fights while his 4 legged brother hides away). The one mistake I made was once in the early days when he did fall getting all upset which in turn upset him. We have wooden flooring at home and he never even slips on it now. We are really proud of his recovery and I am sure that Daisy will do just as well. Keep us posted. Kate, Kev, Emily, Brie & Cesar x
Hi Richard,
My 12 year old Tre’pod had her right front leg amputated 5 1/2 months ago because of cancer and was very lethargic for the first week. Daisy will do fine once the initial trauma of the surgery is over. Keep a positive attitude around her, they pick up our emotions and my Tre’ did much better when I was positive and reassuring. She will be very unsteady at first but just give it time, she’ll find her balance and will learn to walk and run again and be very good at it. My only suggestion is if there is higher things she used to like to get on, make some steps. She’ll get up fine but it is the getting down that is much harder with only one front leg in the long run you will be helping the joint in the remaining front leg. Hang in there and keep us posted.
Sonja & Tre’pod
Hi everyone and best wishes to you all. I sure hope Daisy is coming along now and getting stronger with each new day. So our beloved Razzle joined the tripod family last Friday and I am truly stunned at how well she is doing. I’m so unbelievably proud of her and thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your support and encouragement to get the strength to say yes to the op.
The Vet said there was no other option but to remove her leg so off it came. She xrayed her chest first to check that the cancer hadn’t spread to her lungs and luckily that was clear. We were both so worried about how she would cope and in our herats truly felt that she wouldn’t cope at all and that this week would bring another dreaded decision but I am so pleased that hasn’t happened.
When we got her home she jumped out of her basket, well OK she fell on landing but that didn;t stop her trying and she certianly hasnt stopped trying since. She hasn’t seemed depressed at all which I thought she would be and to be honest I beleive she is in less pain now that the leg has gone. For an 18yr old pampered puss she is really doing well. Each day she walks and tries a little bit more. We have found her upstairs the last 2 days running now so she has managed steep stairs with her elizabethan collar which I’m amazed at. She hates the collar so we are hoping that comes off at her final check up on Monday.
In essence I’m glad I found this website and got strength to go for this op as it was truly in her best interests. We’re hoping she continues to gather strength and keeps in her happy dispostion. We stay positive around her and keep praising her as well as treating her at every opportunity.
I’ll post a pic when I can upload them. Big love to you all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
YAY RAZZLE! I’m so happy for you and Razzle, she sounds like a fighter. You should be proud of her and I’m so happy she is still with you and doing so well. Will keep you all in our thoughts that she continues to improve and to gain strength everyday. Can’t get the smile of my face for you. Hugs from Sonja & Tre’pod
Thanks so much Sonja- we really cannot thank you guys enough for encouraging us to go for it. Anything to bide us a little more time with our beloved puss. We know she is already at a grand age but judging by her spirit she has a little more fight left in her yet xx
Jo,
Thinking of you and Razzle, she sounds like a wonderful old lady for sure!! My puss who lost her rear right leg following an accident never really got depressed, and she’s not the toughest, but it was definately business as usual with her. I honestly think cats don’t think like us…oh my god, I’ve lost a leg…. they just get on with being cats! Twelve months on Tess is her normal,feline self and she has just climbed into my lap as I write this!! Best wishes to you and Razzle, long may she reign x