Hi all, 

Our cat Stella has been having issues with her hind legs since we got her at 2 months old (she is now 7 months old). She is missing all digits on her right hind leg and one digit on her left. At first she was able to walk on all four legs without a problem, but after a while sores would develop due to the absence of digits padding the weight bearing surface on the right leg. Our vet said that either we could try and heal the injury or go for amputation. At first we tried to heal the area but she keeps shaking off the bandage even with a cone on and the wound is not getting better. The next step is amputation. I am worried that the operation and loss of a limb would change her personality; now she is a social and happy little kitty but I've heard that such intense surgeries can effect a cat's attitude. Another thing is that her left hind leg isn't too great either. She is missing a digit but also has extra bone mass there that we have yet to fully diagnose. Because of this, I'm worried she'd have to get both hind legs amputated. 

I want to provide Stella with the best care for a long and happy life but am also worried about the transition she'll have to 3 legs and possibly 2. 

Thanks, 

Anna