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RE: Sudden onset-unable/unwillign to use back legs

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Posted by: PHKitkat at Thu Jan 26 22:34:57 2006  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by PHKitkat ]  
   

Hi There,

I am so sorry about what you and your baby are going through.

The most likely cause of sudden rear-leg paralysis is a blood clot. Check and see if the rear legs feel cold when compared to the front legs. Also try to tell if the rear feet pads have a bluish tint and gently pinch the toes to see if there is any response. If the feet are cold and pads are blue a blood clot is likely. The only treatment would be something to try to dissolve the clot, such as heparin.

A steroid shot can be very dangerous if a cat has a heart problem. Only if this has been ruled out 100% would it be safe.

I'll keep your baby in my prayers.

PHKitkat


   

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