My cat lost use of his rear legs does anyone know where i can get him something to put on him so when he drags

Question

he wont get all scraped up. I just spent $125 on him at the vet and she said he may not get better but he is not in any pain. I do not have much money to spend so I need an inexpensive solution. Please I welcome your ideas. I want to make my cat as comfortable as I can

Answer 1

Four years ago, my cat Kaffe went missing for 10 days. I thought I'd never see him again. But on the 10th day, I found him meowing outside my bedroom window - he was dirty, wet and dragging his hind legs. Took him to the vet who performed X-rays and pronounced that there were no broken bones, no fractures and that my cat may never walk normally again. I refused to accept that. So I immediately did my own "therapy sessions."
1. Several times a day, I massaged my cat's back (especially along the spine and back legs). I would "pinch" where the spine ridge is and gently but firmly rub his hind quarters and "knees."

2. I would stand him up with his back feet touching the floor and "walk" him this way.

3. Within a week, he could stand and walk if a bit wobley.

4. I walked him with harness and leash - walked him down the hall and up and down the stairs.

5. Within a month, he run and could jump up to my bed.

6. After two or three months, Kaffe was walking and runing normally.

Its worth a try, don't you think?

Answer 2

I had a cat with the same problem. Vet gave me some meds which seemed to help at first. After a couple of months of pills, patience, and a few more visits to the vet I found out it could be neurological. Meds were maxed out and symptoms were getting worse. And what do you know, NO pain. Tests would have cost $1500 and the vet told me even then they may not be able to do anything. After a week or so of discussing it with my wife, I decided to put him to sleep. I'm not telling you to do the same thing, I'm just letting you know what the end result MAY be. Hopefully you're situation is different and you won't need to do what I did but be prepared for it. No pain doesn't necessarily mean there isn't something wrong.

Answer 3

Well, unless you go to a prosthetics maker, a solution may be to build something for him yourself. I am sure a hobby shop would have what you need. Some wood, some sort of cushioning material, and some wheels would be mostly what you'd need. It would have to be secure and rather comfortable enough so it won't cause irritation.

Something I would try would be to manually exercise the legs on a daily basis. That could help should any nerve function return. I would not hold out too much hope, but I would do what I could to give him that chance. I had a hamster that had lost the use of its back legs. I worked with her and she was able to get back full use of one and partial use of the other.

Answer 4

Well depending on how bad it is your cat may be able to tiptoe or somehow lift the legs. My cat has a problem with her leg but it is only one leg so she was able to lift it up and slowly start using part of it. The only products are really expensive like 200+. Maybe you could go around to family and friends and start a fund. Hope all goes well.

Answer 5

They actually make a gadget that the cats back legs or back half of body sits on and is lightly straped to, it has wheels so the cat can pull itself around. ask your vet about this.

Answer 6

I know they make a wheel chair type for kitties with speciel needs. I believe if you look up 'Cat fancy' magazine, you should find something that will help your kittie out. There are several animals out there using this type of help. It makes me glad you are willing to help your baby out. Please look up Catfancy.com, and I think you will be able to solve this problem. Good luck.

Answer 7

http://www.handicappetpets.com

The pics all show dogs, but many of the products are available for cats as well.

Answer 8

I'm constantly broke too. Change yor vet; he should know what's wrong. Not easy too do when you're broke, is it!?