cat back legs

[liquidspace]

my cats back legs have suddenly gone paralysed over a few days he has gone from walking slowly to not being able to jump on sofa to dragging his legs behind him. the vet said xrays but said nothing felt broken and she manipulated him and he wasnt in pain so doubts anything is broken. she says at 3 hes too young for arthritis. the xrays will cost 'a couplw of hundred' pounds and the next step is ct scan which she says is v expensive. i think the xray wont show anything and dont have the spare money. i work so dont qualify for help. i feel si stressed and worried for my little cat.

[friedgreentomato]

Has your cat ben passing blood? The reason I ask one of my cat had a severe water infection and it also affected her legs antibiotics cleared it up in a week however can I please ask you to consider getting cat insurance tesco is very cheap I got all three of my cats insured for £15 a month

[ladybirder]

But insurance won't cover existing ailments although a good idea for the future. I would ask the vet if you could pay in instalments.

[liquidspace]

no passing blood. yes that pet insurance sounds cheap and is clearly a good idea. he now wont eat or toilet and hides under bed.

[Prudie]

I'm so sorry you must be really worried, especially if she's become so withdrawn. Could you try the PDSA or one of your local cats protection/animal welfare societies. Surely they would try to help in situations like this when treatment is too expensive? I'd certainly hope so because that's why lots of people give to animal charities. Fingers crossed for you.

[lcg]

you need to take him back to the vets asap. he is clearly unwell and needs treatment now. if you don't at least attempt to get him sorted it could be construed as cruelty/neglect. ring your vets now (it cannot be left over the weekend - or even go to the pdsa and say you have no money but really need to get your cat sorted out). be upfront with the vet and say you have no money at the moment but will endeavour to work out a payment plan to sort your puddy tat out. it may be that he has had an accident/fallen etc but this needs to be assessed properly (i can't believe a vet would be happy to send a cat home half paralysed!!!). he needs blood tests, potentially xrays and should be at your vets being monitored in this state - not at home!!! ring your vets now!!!

[lcg]

also....i forgot to add that paralysis of the back legs can be a sign of a stroke. my parents cat experienced this at the age of 6 and had to be put down. i'm not saying you have to do that, but the vet should be looking after your pet and getting to the bottom of what's wrong. your cats quality of life should be your utmost priority. good luck and do let us know how you get on and need more support x

[ladybirder]

Have a look at this link and see if you qualify the PDSA help.

https://www.pdsa.org....-vet-care/eligibility

[wildwood]

Cats are not my favourites animals but, now you have me somewhat stressed thinking about your poor cat.

To late now but can't emphasize the importance of pet insurance.

[ladybirder]

Can we have an update soon please liquid? X

[Prudie]

I've had a look at the PDSA and you can only use them if you're in receipt of council or housing benefit. That makes my blood boil but that's a different thread.
Yes let us know liquid.

[ladybirder]

I'd love to know why it makes your blood boil Prudie. Do you fancy starting another thread?

[Prudie]

Because I think the poorest people are often those who work and can't get any benefits. Perhaps I will but not for a Friday night ladybirder x

[ladybirder]

OK:-) x

[lcg]

hi liquidspace....is there any update? i've been to work and as a cat lover have been thinking of you and your puddy tat. i hope you have taken him to the vets and got him seen. it would be nice to hear from you x

[Sparkles62]

So sorry to hear about your cat.any news on how he is? Mine was the same and unfortunatly turned out to be a tumour on her spine causing the paralysis. havent found a vet yet who's not been willing to take installments. And is it just me, or does anyone else think the link for pet burials and cremation, under your post is just a little bit insensitive. all the best, hope he's ok. X

[liquidspace]

i feel so stressed as i simply dont have the money for xrays and ct scans which amount to around 700 i believe, if not more. i work but am in debt every month. dont qualify for pdsa and just dont know what to do.

[ladybirder]

How is your cat now liquid? Any better?

[lcg]

it may sound harsh, but you have to forget about the money if your cat is still unwell. if her back legs are not working, you have to take her to a vet. it may be that you just go to the pdsa and show them the state of your cat and beg/plead/cry and get her treated. you have to do what is in the cats best interest, not yours. that is the responsibility of being a pet owner, i'm afraid. i would be in the same boat as you if one of my 3 cats became seriously unwell, but i would not leave any of them in pain, distressed or clearly unwell. i still think you should be taking her to the vet.

[Sparkles62]

I agree with lcg76. you need to get him seen to, is there an animal rescue anywhere near you, could you offer to volunteer, do some work etc for them, if they can help you. other than that, sorry to say it, but if your puss is in pain and you cant afford to do anything then you are going to have to have him put down. sorry but you cant let him suffer. X X

[liquidspace]

the vet said he is not in pain at all and nothing is broken. He is now refusing food and drink and hiding under the bed and has no energy for anything, its very sad.