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My cat is under a year old, missing the bottom part of his back left leg, and is healthy and very talkative othererwise so we'd know if he was having some kind of severe issue by a change in behavior.
He's chewing on the end of his amputated limb, it's not causing him pain or anything as far as I can tell but it is leaving him with a couple big scabs that he keeps then scratching, or more like bashing, himself in the head to scratch and just making a mess of himself.
I'm looking for a way to help cover his leg but the only real thing my partner and I can figure out is to try to tape a sock around his remaining leg and just making sure we're not doing it to tight as to not hurt him even more.
Is there a better way to do this or some sort of actual accessory we can get him that would help before this actually becomes an issue for him?
Welcome! Please consult with your vet. You say it's "not causing him pain" but pain and discomfort are the primary reason he's chewing in the first place.
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You're entirely right, I think I should say he's not showing any obvious signs and he's not chewing the spot raw, just enough to scab over since the skin isn't as thick as other places on his body.
We're gonna take him to the vet when we can, the holidays make it hard around here without going to an emergency place and the problem isn't seemingly life threatening so we're having a scheduled visit but I thought I could see if this is a problem anyone else has had.
Surprisingly it's hard to search this issue as most searches just bring up normal over chewing issues that we're fairly sure isn't the problem, but thank you I will try searching!
How much of a residual stump does he have left? Sometimes when a dog or cat has a partial limb amputation, the residual stump causes mobility difficulties. The stump gets banged up, wounded, and has a hard time healing. It can also be painful. Here are some search results regarding partial limb amputation challenges:
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I would definitely have your vet check it out, and make the appointment now since most clinics have long waiting lists (it's a struggle everywhere right now to get into a clinic for a non-emergency issue). Also consider making an appointment for an evaluation with an animal rehab therapist. They can assess your kitty for mobility issues, and show you ways to help fix them. Exercises can help strengthen his core muscles for better balance that helps him keep the stump from getting banged up. The best part is the Tripawds Foundation can pay for your first rehab visit !
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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