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Bonnie's right front foot
A few weeks back we noticed when Bonnie sits down she often lifts her right foot off the ground- it doesn't seem to be causing any pain and certainly doesn't limit her movement when the food bowl is being filled! We thought it was just a dainty decorous gesture possibly the feline version of cocking the little finger when drinking tea. Although from time to time when she starts moving the leg looks a little wobbly for a couple of steps although that could be because she's had it in the air but by the third stride she's up to speed. Vet has never mentioned it. I noticed this morning when she rolled over for a tummy tickle she has two carpal pads on that paw both smaller than normal almost like the pad at some point before she was born split in half- they don't have claws and it doesn't seem to cause her a problem- any idea whether this needs further looking at or is she polydactyl on that foot?
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On Wednesday, 7 August 2013 21:18:37 UTC+1, Lesley wrote: A few weeks back we noticed when Bonnie sits down she often lifts her right foot off the ground- it doesn't seem to be causing any pain and certainly doesn't limit her movement when the food bowl is being filled! We thought it was just a dainty decorous gesture possibly the feline version of cocking the little finger when drinking tea. Although from time to time when she starts moving the leg looks a little wobbly for a couple of steps although that could be because she's had it in the air but by the third stride she's up to speed. Vet has never mentioned it. I noticed this morning when she rolled over for a tummy tickle she has two carpal pads on that paw both smaller than normal almost like the pad at some point before she was born split in half- they don't have claws and it doesn't seem to cause her a problem- any idea whether this needs further looking at or is she polydactyl on that foot? Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs
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On closer inspection she has 4 tiny carpal pads the last one containing a small claw looks like she might have a small degree of ulnar duplication on that foot (Dave has bilateral ulnar absence which is why I know this stuff maybe she's just trying to balance the ulnars in this house) It ain't causing her any discomfort and since our vet has seen her 3 times and not said anything I guess it isn't serious. She's currently curled up next to me after an attack of the zoomies and a good wash so I think I'll just keep an eye on it
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Lesley wrote: A few weeks back we noticed when Bonnie sits down she often lifts her right foot off the ground- it doesn't seem to be causing any pain and certainly doesn't limit her movement when the food bowl is being filled! We thought it was just a dainty decorous gesture possibly the feline version of cocking the little finger when drinking tea. Although from time to time when she starts moving the leg looks a little wobbly for a couple of steps although that could be because she's had it in the air but by the third stride she's up to speed. Vet has never mentioned it. I noticed this morning when she rolled over for a tummy tickle she has two carpal pads on that paw both smaller than normal almost like the pad at some point before she was born split in half- they don't have claws and it doesn't seem to cause her a problem- any idea whether this needs further looking at or is she polydactyl on that foot? Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs My Cendrillon (who was declawed before I got her) tends to be somewhat careful with her front paws from time to time, too - I've just assumed it was a byproduct of the surgery, since it doesn't seem to slow her down any from things she wants to do. |
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"Lesley" wrote in message ... On closer inspection she has 4 tiny carpal pads the last one containing a small claw looks like she might have a small degree of ulnar duplication on that foot (Dave has bilateral ulnar absence which is why I know this stuff maybe she's just trying to balance the ulnars in this house) It ain't causing her any discomfort and since our vet has seen her 3 times and not said anything I guess it isn't serious. She's currently curled up next to me after an attack of the zoomies and a good wash so I think I'll just keep an eye on it Lesley --------- As it seems she's favouring that foot a little bit (and she has a tiny claw on her pad) I'd probably give the vet a ring to ask if the claw needs to be removed. The vet probably hasn't noticed it, and why would she if she hasn't looked at her feet in detail? Maybe that tiny little claw pricks her a bit. I leave it entirely up to you but if Boyfie had the same thing, that's what I would do. Tweed |
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I called our vet and she said after a look at her notes- she had noticed it but it's fairly common (Bonnie's a bit narked at having something "common" she is a lady after all)and as long as we make sure the small nail doesn't grow back into the pad it won't give her any problems but as she knows we clip nails (its quite possible I have clipped it anyway- when you are dealing with a wriggling cat and nail clippers you don't stop to count) she doesn't think it'll ever be a problem
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Bonnie's right front foot
On 8/8/2013 2:42 PM, Judith Latham wrote:
In article , Lesley wrote: A few weeks back we noticed when Bonnie sits down she often lifts her right foot off the ground- it doesn't seem to be causing any pain and certainly doesn't limit her movement when the food bowl is being filled! We thought it was just a dainty decorous gesture possibly the feline version of cocking the little finger when drinking tea. Although from time to time when she starts moving the leg looks a little wobbly for a couple of steps although that could be because she's had it in the air but by the third stride she's up to speed. Vet has never mentioned it. I noticed this morning when she rolled over for a tummy tickle she has two carpal pads on that paw both smaller than normal almost like the pad at some point before she was born split in half- they don't have claws and it doesn't seem to cause her a problem- any idea whether this needs further looking at or is she polydactyl on that foot? Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs I think I would mention it to the vet as she is favouring it, just to see if they think it may be a bit uncomfortable for her at times. I wouldn't panic though, but a quick check in case might be wise. Judith Persia does this sort of thing, too. She doesn't seem to have extra toe-pads but as she gets older she sometimes seems to favour one front paw over the other. It doesn't stop her from doing regular cat things, like jumping up on the couch. It certainly doesn't stop her from tapping my nose. But yes, she sometimes acts as if one paw is uncomfortable. She tucks that one closer to her chest. I'm pretty sure it's because she was declawed. Her getting older is also a factor. I'll mention it to the vet when she has her checkup later in the month. I'm not sure there is much they can do about it, though. Jill |
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On Friday, 9 August 2013 17:51:01 UTC+1, Judith Latham wrote:
.. I'm sure that the next time she visits the said vet, Bonnie will make that vet feel the so called "common" paw. Nope Bonnie has standards- she might make a few indignant squawks at being shoved in the carrier but a lady like her maintains standards so she is reasonably well behaved at the vets apart from us having to more or less turn the carrier upside down to get her out 'cos she goes all shy but she's generally well behaved although the butt thermometer as an affront to her dignity her look when it goes in says "HELP! I am being violated!For shame!" Sarsi on the other hand................... Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs |
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