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Sudden loss of mobility in front legs
Hi,
My cat had a sudden loss of mobility in both front paws. Our Vet says it is not a clot as she still has partial use of both paws and pulls away when you pinch her toes. She seems to have problems moving her legs toward her head. They seem to want to go towards her hind legs which makes her fall flat on her face. She has cronic Hyper-Thyroidism and is on medication for that. The Vet does not seem to know what the problem is and is suggesting putting her to sleep. Any ideas as to what may be happenning? Thanks you. |
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Sudden loss of mobility in front legs
See another vet ASAP.
Gail "turner.nigel" wrote in message ups.com... Hi, My cat had a sudden loss of mobility in both front paws. Our Vet says it is not a clot as she still has partial use of both paws and pulls away when you pinch her toes. She seems to have problems moving her legs toward her head. They seem to want to go towards her hind legs which makes her fall flat on her face. She has cronic Hyper-Thyroidism and is on medication for that. The Vet does not seem to know what the problem is and is suggesting putting her to sleep. Any ideas as to what may be happenning? Thanks you. |
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Sudden loss of mobility in front legs
turner.nigel wrote:
Hi, My cat had a sudden loss of mobility in both front paws. Our Vet says it is not a clot as she still has partial use of both paws and pulls away when you pinch her toes. She seems to have problems moving her legs toward her head. They seem to want to go towards her hind legs which makes her fall flat on her face. She has cronic Hyper-Thyroidism and is on medication for that. The Vet does not seem to know what the problem is and is suggesting putting her to sleep. Any ideas as to what may be happenning? Thanks you. Your vet is incompetent. Seek 2nd opinion, immediately. |
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Sudden loss of mobility in front legs
No clue about what it might be... but I think I'd see another vet. I don't
like the "I don't know what's going on so you might as well put the cat to sleep" Sounds iffy to me.. Could it be poison?Could the cat have gotten into something? Sometimes reactions to toxic stuff are very weird.. Or is it a balance issue? ear problem? -- Will~ "... so that's how liberty ends, in a round of applause." Queen Amidala, The revenge of the Syth. "turner.nigel" wrote in message ups.com... Hi, My cat had a sudden loss of mobility in both front paws. Our Vet says it is not a clot as she still has partial use of both paws and pulls away when you pinch her toes. She seems to have problems moving her legs toward her head. They seem to want to go towards her hind legs which makes her fall flat on her face. She has cronic Hyper-Thyroidism and is on medication for that. The Vet does not seem to know what the problem is and is suggesting putting her to sleep. Any ideas as to what may be happenning? Thanks you. |
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Sudden loss of mobility in front legs
"turner.nigel" wrote in message ups.com... Hi, My cat had a sudden loss of mobility in both front paws. Our Vet says it is not a clot as she still has partial use of both paws and pulls away when you pinch her toes. She seems to have problems moving her legs toward her head. They seem to want to go towards her hind legs which makes her fall flat on her face. She has cronic Hyper-Thyroidism and is on medication for that. The Vet does not seem to know what the problem is and is suggesting putting her to sleep. If your vet does not know what is happening, he/she should refer you to a specialist. Vets are the same as GP's and when they can't figure things out they should provide you with the option of seeing a specialist. Just curious, how old is this cat and has she been monitored while on the medication? |
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Sudden loss of mobility in front legs
She is about 13.
She has had her tyroid checked fairly often and it is currently slightly elevated. The Vet did say it could be her thyroid or even soome kind of lympthoma which does not really make sense. I have a feeling she jumped off a chair and got her claws stuck and maybe did a face plant. They have given her a steroid as per my request and are keeping her overnight. We have already lost 2 dogs this year so I hope she will recover. Thanks to all who have replied |
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Sudden loss of mobility in front legs
turner.nigel wrote: She is about 13. She has had her tyroid checked fairly often and it is currently slightly elevated. The Vet did say it could be her thyroid or even soome kind of lympthoma which does not really make sense. I have a feeling she jumped off a chair and got her claws stuck and maybe did a face plant. That wouldn't result in the symptoms you describe. She is having neurological problems and/or a stroke. They have given her a steroid as per my request and are keeping her overnight. We have already lost 2 dogs this year so I hope she will recover. Thanks to all who have replied Sounds more like a stroke to me. How did the vet rule out blood clot? Just based on poartial usage? That doesn't sound right to me. I would see a feline specialist ASAP. -L. |
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Sudden loss of mobility in front legs
turner.nigel wrote: She is about 13. She has had her tyroid checked fairly often and it is currently slightly elevated. The Vet did say it could be her thyroid or even soome kind of lympthoma which does not really make sense. I have a feeling she jumped off a chair and got her claws stuck and maybe did a face plant. That wouldn't result in the symptoms you describe. She is having neurological problems and/or a stroke. They have given her a steroid as per my request and are keeping her overnight. We have already lost 2 dogs this year so I hope she will recover. Thanks to all who have replied Sounds more like a stroke to me. How did the vet rule out blood clot? Just based on partial usage? That doesn't sound right to me. I would see a feline specialist ASAP. -L. |
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Sudden loss of mobility in front legs
I have to agree this sounds either like a clot or something neurological. I
would take her immediately to another vet for a 2nd opinion and see if you can't find some definate answer. Celeste wrote in message oups.com... turner.nigel wrote: She is about 13. She has had her tyroid checked fairly often and it is currently slightly elevated. The Vet did say it could be her thyroid or even soome kind of lympthoma which does not really make sense. I have a feeling she jumped off a chair and got her claws stuck and maybe did a face plant. That wouldn't result in the symptoms you describe. She is having neurological problems and/or a stroke. They have given her a steroid as per my request and are keeping her overnight. We have already lost 2 dogs this year so I hope she will recover. Thanks to all who have replied Sounds more like a stroke to me. How did the vet rule out blood clot? Just based on poartial usage? That doesn't sound right to me. I would see a feline specialist ASAP. -L. |
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Sudden loss of mobility in front legs
"turner.nigel" wrote in message ups.com... Hi, My cat had a sudden loss of mobility in both front paws. Our Vet says it is not a clot as she still has partial use of both paws and pulls away when you pinch her toes. She seems to have problems moving her legs toward her head. They seem to want to go towards her hind legs which makes her fall flat on her face. She has cronic Hyper-Thyroidism and is on medication for that. The Vet does not seem to know what the problem is and is suggesting putting her to sleep. Any ideas as to what may be happenning? Thanks you. I hope your cat has shown some improvement overnight. It's difficult to guess as to what is going on with her. Possibilities include weakness, trauma or a neurological problem and the latter seems more likely to me. I've seen strange weakness syndromes in cats with low potassium levels but that should have been detected when blood tests were run (were blood tests done?) Neurological problems occur due to lesions in the spinal cord or the brain. A spinal cord lesion affecting the front legs would also affect the hind legs therefore in her case it would more likely be a brain stem injury. Possibilities that come to mind include a blood clot, fibrocartilaginous embolism (FCE), feline ischemic disease, FIP, cancer and perhaps toxoplasmosis. Your vet can send blood for toxoplasmosis titres. You may have to consider seeing a neurologist and having an MRI and spinal tap performed but this will be expensive. Feline ischemic disease and perhaps FCE may resolve with time so if she's not painful and eating you might want to give her some more time. J. dvm |
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