paralyzed cat. Help?

Question

It started a little over week ago. My 5 mo old kitten started by not eating as much as she did, then about a week ago started having difficulty with her hind legs. I took her to the vet thursday. He said she had a broken back. Her hands were fine. He gave her anti-inflamatory shots everyday since Thursday(except Sunday and Monday). Her appetite came back. Yesterday, i noticed her hands are getting weak as well. She got one more shot yesterday morning. Today, she can only move her tail. Even she can't hold her head straight. I am taking her again today to the vet. Does anyone have any advice/experience to share with me. Thanks a lot.

Answer 1

wow. i am sorry to hear that.i lived on a farm and had a great many cats over the years. we had ones with broke backs before.. most died. 2 lived. they were in terrible pain and grouchy. we had one other.. it had a broke neck and lived!! we came home one day and our cat had its head knocked sideways...permanently! i guess kicked by a horse, its coordination was screwy for a long time (jumping, stairs) and had a slight attitude problem (wouldn't you?) but there was nothing to be done. it was totally normal except for its head being tipped like it was looking at something sideways/

were x rays done? is there a tumor pushing on the spinal cord? i am sure your vet will look for these things.
unless the vet can do something meaningful to improve quality of life, i would recommend euthanizing the poor thing.

Answer 2

I had a kitten that out of the blue was paralyzed except for his front legs and I also took my cat to the vet 3 days in a row for anti-inflammatory shots. The vet was unable to confirm anything by x-ray alone. On the 4th day I took the kitten to a different vet who shaved the cat's back and found that the muscle tissue was deteriorating and the cat had to undergo surgery to remove the dead tissue. The cat recovered, but walks funny, and is still alive 6 years later thanks to the 2nd opinion I got. Good Luck.

Answer 3

I had to have a cat put to sleep for paralysis. It is really heartbreaking to do, but it beats a life of pain, incontinence, and trips to the vet. My cat liked to climb up on things and jump off. He soo wasn't the brightest crayon in the box, but I loved him anyways. One day his antics caught up with him. He spent a week at the vets office, til the vet figured out what was wrong with him. I did not want my best buddy passing away when I was not there for him. You have to think of quality of life in these situations. It sounds like your kitty is in a real bad way. Try to get a second opinion first. If the second vet agrees with the first vet, I would seriously analyze your options. I hope for the best for you and your fuzzy friend.
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Answer 4

I think the vet should do some surgery. Now, if the kitten is in a lot of pain, and can´t move, get a second opinion.

Answer 5

Wow. My 17y.o. lost function in her back legs as she was dying. It was hard for her to get around. She had not had any trauma, she was just getting old and every system was shutting down.
Since yours is a kitten, there must be a whole lot of nasty stuff going on. I hope your vet can find the reason and fix her.

Answer 6

well,i am a retired vet and I can tell you that what you say makes no sense.You need a new VET.His treatment is TOTALLY WRONG unless you were not able to afford the proper care.If he did suggest the required surgery and you said you couldn't afford it then he should of suggested that you put the cat down!All you are doing in allowing this cat to SUFFER!!I know that sounds cruel but,if you really love your cat.Think of your cat not,your own feelings.

Answer 7

100% in agreement with the above. There's an issue called quality of life. Your cat has none and your veterinarian is out to bilk you for all the money he/she can get without regard for your pet.