The kitten is about 5 months old. The right front leg is injured. And the ball of the leg is now below the shoulder area. That is the shoulder is dislocated from the socket. How would you go about poping the balljoint back into the socket? I had suggested to the people to gently locate the socket then the ball joint and try to relocate the shoulder. I suggested gentle massage to rexax the muscles in the area of the injury. They would take the kitten to a vet., but have already got a bill from having the adult cats spayed and nutered. There were four adults, and some kittens that were found homes and three kittens that had to be put to sleep for serious health problems they were born with. Can any one help on this?
2006-06-15 13:07:05 · 7 answers · asked by 1magicmom 5 in Pets ➔ Cats
I work for a vet who does a lot of orthopedic procedures. Please take this kitten either to a vet or to the shelter where it can get the proper help. It HURTS to put a joint back into place! The kitten would require anesthesia. Putting a shoulder back into place isn't so easy, sometimes needing surgery. If you take it to a vet, get an estimate first. If the cost is too much , then ask them about alternatives. If you choose the shelter, be aware that yes, they may chose to humanely euthanize the kitten. I DO recommend a vet exam first though.
2006-06-25 09:32:13 · answer #1 · answered by Sheryl R 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Kitten needs to go to the vet, In my experience most vets will let you pay on the bill without having to come up with money right away. have them check with their vet and see if he won't do this for them. They also need to know if the kitten does have or will come down with the health problems the other kittens had. I do not know what health problems kittens had, but if it was feline leukemia it usually is a death sentence. Please everyone get feline leukemia shot for your animals, it is a horrible death sentence for your cat. we lived with it on 2 kittens my daughter found. it and break your heart what they go through.
2006-06-28 03:34:26 · answer #2 · answered by dotty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do not have any money for a vet, go to your nearest animal shelter & explain your situation. Most of the times, shelters have vets on duty & they will help the kitten for no money(you can keep the kitten)
2006-06-15 15:54:04 · answer #3 · answered by bluedawn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This cat needs to go to the vet. It is dangerous to try to put it back into place if you don't know what you're doing. You could cause more damage to the kitten and even break it's bones worse. PLEASE take it to a vet or give it to somebody who will give it the proper care it deserves.
2006-06-15 13:12:28 · answer #4 · answered by getagrip 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to see if vet will allow payment plan. My dentist does. You cannot let this animal suffer because you can't afford it's care. It is called abuse in most states. Please don't put this off, because they can't tell you they are hurting doesn't mean that they are not in a world of pain. Would you try to set your own child's shoulder? This isn't the 1800's.
2006-06-26 16:57:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a new vet.... they are in it for the aniamals most of the time not the money.....but only a vet should do this... we are talking useaility for the rest of its life and if it is only 5 months old then it has a long time to go....
2006-06-15 13:10:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this cat needs a vet ASAP!!
2006-06-22 12:59:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋