Need Help for my Lilac point Birman

Hi,

My male cat is draging his right hind leg and he has been to the Vet
for tests that don't find anything wrong with him. He has had x-rays,
blood tests etc. and all come back fine. He has taken antibiotics and
prednisone and he keeps getting worse. He will be 12yrs next month. My
other Birman is 10 yrs and very healthy.
has anyone had a similar problem?? He doesn't seem to be in pain and
still eats
well. I would really appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks, Patti

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wrote on 4/26/05 1:29AM:

Hi,

My male cat is draging his right hind leg and he has been to the Vet
for tests that don't find anything wrong with him. He has had x-rays,
blood tests etc. and all come back fine. He has taken antibiotics and
prednisone and he keeps getting worse. He will be 12yrs next month. My
other Birman is 10 yrs and very healthy.
has anyone had a similar problem?? He doesn't seem to be in pain and
still eats
well. I would really appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks, Patti


I would try another vet. There must be *something* wrong that the vet
missed. Is his foot cold? This could indicate a blood clot. Please look for
a feline vet specialist if possible.

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My male cat is draging his right hind leg and he has been to the Vet
for tests that don't find anything wrong with him. He has had x-rays,
blood tests etc. and all come back fine. He has taken antibiotics and
prednisone and he keeps getting worse. He will be 12yrs next month. My
other Birman is 10 yrs and very healthy.
has anyone had a similar problem?? He doesn't seem to be in pain and
still eats
well. I would really appreciate any suggestions.

It could be a number of other things, including blood clots, neurological
disorders, stroke, or cancer. If x-rays were done, I'd think they'd have
caught things like arthritis, spinal impactions, fractures, or other
injuries, but it never hurts to get them re-checked.

Please take him for a second opinion, and to a specialist or at least a vet
very familiar with geriatric feline issues, if possible.

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