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Hello all.
Don't tell Rusty that I am posting this question as he would much rather lounge around in his sunbeam all day but...
I have seen various blogs and forums about the necessity of strength building for our amputee babies however most of them seem geared towards front leg amputees for the kitties. Does anyone have anything suggestions for our rear leg babies?
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Gina
Rusty "The Bunnyman" adopted us in 2014. Aug/Sept 2017, back left leg amputated (HSA cancer). He remained cancer free over 900 days. Cancer returned as of emergency visit on day 931. 15 days later, he gained his wings 04/18/2020 due to congestive heart failure. He will always watch over his fellow tripawds and their hoomins with Head Scritches and Sand Paper Kisses.
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11 July 2016
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Did you look at these in the rehab for kitties forum?
How to keep your cat fit, healthy and happy
FELINE PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION
Food puzzles are great for any amputee.
Feta is a rear leg amputee, and her other rear leg was not working so well she has great tips on her site.
Hard PT Work Paying Off (Slowly)
Feta went for Rehab too, and you could take Rusty he would have to know then;) He can do some of these in the sunbeams!
Free Rehab Checkup for Cheesecat
Let us know what you try and works for you. Maybe Krun (Karen will pop in and give you more tips)
Chin scratches to Rusty!
Holly & Purrkins
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Maybe Krun (Karen will pop in and give you more tips)
That's me!
I do lots of core strength exercises and games with TriPugMutt Elly, I'm trying to think how to translate them for cats. Some of what I do with Elly involves tricks or obedience training. For example 'roll over' is good for the core as is 'sit pretty' (although I don't do sit pretty much anymore as I worry about her back). If you could get Rusty to stay in a seated position while he reaches for a toy or treat- that would engage his core.
I love food games and puzzles. Puzzles like twister make her balance on two legs for short periods and engages the core. Food toys that dispense treats when they get knocked around are good too. Elly used to get her breakfast <a href="