Pandora cruciate ligament update.

You may remember that Pandora hurt herself quite badly in March?

Well, a brief update, Pandora visited a Feline orthopeadic specialist
today as she started having problems with severe lameness in both hind
legs on Wednesday. From his assessment and X-rays, it seems that she
has congenital Medial Patellar luxation which is causing her to strain
and sprain her cruciates if she jumps awkwardly, or over exercises. It
seems that it something she is going to have to live with, surgery is
not neccessary at this point as her knee joints are relatively stable,
and they will be helped by Metacam when she has really bad days and
Glucosamine supplements.

It seems that all my kitties are crocks of one kind or another. ;o)

Monique Y. Mudama...

Glad to hear that no surgery is required.

Glucosamine really helped my knees while I was on it -- but with all
the belly stuff, I've stopped taking anything I don't have to. I can
tell; my knees click and creak a lot more. For now, though, I think
I'm better off avoiding it.

Helen M

kilikini...

Well this is distressing news! How are you going to feed her the

HRFLTiger...

I'll probably put everyone on it and mix a supplement into the wet
food. It's something I need to talk through with my vet on Monday. :(

Exocat...

Hiya Helen. So sorry to hear about Pandora.

If she's allowed to take human glucosamine (several of my neighbours'
dogs do with excellent results, as do I and various other 2-legs) this
outfit
do a liquid version which could be syringed/eyedroppered into her mouth.

Purrs

Helen Miles...

Thanks for this Gordon - I'll look into it with my vet. The poor girl is
creaking about like a little old lady, and she is only 6. :o(
Fortunately, she doesn't appear to be in much pain, but I'm wondering if
it's worth getting her referred for surgery as it has apparently had
good results.

Helen M

Gordon & the FF

Helen M

glucosamine?

Purrs are going out to Pandora for limited pain. I'm sorry, Helen.

polonca12000...

I'm so sorry to hear that.
Lots and lots of purrs for Pandora and hugs for you for taking such good
care of your kitties, Helen,
Polonca and Soncek