On Fri, 28 May 2004 18:45:30 +0100, jmc
wrote:

Meep had her followup appointment today. If you read my last post,
you'll know that Meep was diagnosed with a luxating patella last week.
Didn't seem too bad, was given an antiinflammatory. The hope was that
this was an ongoing, minor problem that had been exacerbated somehow
and would clear up.

Indeed, though she seemed occassionally sore, she didn't limp or hiss
for days. Then, today, her leg locked and I caught her limping two or
three times.

So, the vet thinks surgery is necessary.
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Jodi,

I'm sorry to hear Meep might need an operation after all.
This is probably going to sound daft but, when my cat had to go
through her op, I always felt that she knew it was for the best and
that she'd be better in the end. I know, I'm soft in the head )

I'm very interested to hear how you get on with the supplements. Buffy
is due for a weigh-in and check up at the end of next month so I will
be asking the vet if it's worth us trying glucosamine. I've already
been searching online to see where I can buy it in the UK )

Good Luck with the x-rays and keep us posted with your search for an
alternative to surgery.


Lindsey and Buffy