Cat injury?

Question

Thanks to all who responded to my original question. I took my cat (kitten) back to the vet and as I suspected, he hit a nerve. He gave her a sub Q injection of a steroid. He felt that she will be okay, but she is still not walking right. I read that this may take several weeks to resolve. Has anyone out there had this experience? What was the treatment? What was the prognosis. Again, thank you for your response and concern.

Answer 1

Good that you did that. That was in response to the rabies shot, right?

Hope all goes well and the kitten can walk normally soon.

Answer 2

My cat came home once dragging his hind legs - he could not walk properly. Vet thought that he may have had a nasty flal that injured a nerve in the spine (no fractures of broken bones - thank God) and that most likely, Kaffe won't be able to walk normally again. I refused to accept that. Kaffe was only 2 yrs old then and I began my own therapy sessions with him.

1. I'd massage his back along the spine gently but with firm "pinching" strokes whenever he was sitting or laying down.

2. I manipulated his back legs - bending and stretching gently whenever he was resting quietly on his side.

3. I walked Kaffe on halter and leash back and forth our yard and up and down stairs to develop strenght in his leags.

4. I made sure that Kaffe never got cold.

5. I'd crush 100mg Vit. C into his favorite wet food 3 times a week to boost Kaffe's immune system.

6. I encouraged him and dotted on him to lend him more will to get himself better.

In 2 weeks, Kaffe was walking fairly well.
In 3 weeks he could run.
After two months, he could jump on a chair.

After 3 months, he could clear the fence.

After 4 mnths he was walking, running and jumping energetically and normally. No wobbles, no falls.

Young cats can make amazing come-backs, so do not give up hope.

Answer 3

If, after about two weeks, she still isn't walking, take her back to the vet. I've got lots of cats. I've seen (almost) everything. If she continues needing treatment.... Not much you can do.