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…to make a decision that you can live with, knowing your cat's unique purrsonality. 

See our Amputation on a Very Old Cat posts to learn how other older cats adapted to amputation.

https://tripawd.....y-old-cat/

…remove that bad leg. You do really great research too! I'm glad you saw all the senior cat stories and did your research about What to Expect 🙂

Older cats can do fine on three legs if they are otherwise healthy. Sounds like he is in really good hands. Just make sure his pain management
is good, as

…our paws and fingers crossed that it works to get her back on track.

Please don't blame yourself for any of these medical issues. She's an older cat, with a lot going on inside. You are going above and beyond to manage the situation, help her feel better and heal. She knows that, and needs you

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2 weeks post op and still frightened of everything. (11)

Am I making the right decision to amputate limb on overweight older cat (11)

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Surgery today 5/5/2021 (11)

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…for us to recognize the positive changes happening, but when you spell them out like this they are crystal clear.

I agree, don't compare. Most older cats take a while to recover, Petunia is pretty normal in her timeline. Just take things day by day, and don't try to work her too hard. Strength will

…It's the paw-fect indoor spot for your feline friend to use the restroom due to its low entry point and spaciousness. As the optimal potty spot for older cats, this litter box is also pawfect for large cats, multiple cats, kittens, or cats with illnesses/injuries. Plus, you can clean its smooth, non

… even more than last night. I'm so glad you took him to the vet! She sounds awesoe, doing acupuncture too? YAY!

Here are some examples of older cat recoveries that you can check out, you'll see you aren't alone. Keep us posted oK?

…extended significantly - she's only around 5 (we don't know exactly how old, she's a rescue) - but most of the numbers we're given are based on older cats. No one really knows exactly what will work in this case. 

After giving Banksy a physical exam, blood work, and an x-ray to make sure there's

…aren't well, way harder than dogs. Hang in there with all that, it's not easy. You can do it!!

Did you see our posts about amputation on an older cat?

https://tripawd.....y-old-cat/

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…thought: you'll probably get a lot of pushback because of Otto's age. Well, even older cats can make great Tripawds. See:

Amputation on a Very Old Cat
 

Regarding his outdoor life....I hate to be the downer here, but it really is

… many people first meet vets who say things like this because of an animal's age. But the thing is, they just don't see enough amputations on older cats or dogs to really see that they can do fine after recovery. I'm so glad you found the larger clinic with more open-minded staff.

One more thing

… many people first meet vets who say things like this because of an animal's age. But the thing is, they just don't see enough amputations on older cats or dogs to really see that they can do fine after recovery. I'm so glad you found the larger clinic with more open-minded staff.

One more thing

…Scott! I'm so glad to hear he's feeling better, and it sounds like you are too! For an older cat, it's so great that he's playing with the laser pointer. Also having a little purr machine back is the BEST! You've done such a good job taking

…kinds of reasons. Pain meds do all sorts of wacky things like make animals not want to eat or toilet. His behavior is not unusual especially for an older cat. 

Remember that as a mature fella he will take a bit longer to recover, so don't expect too much right now, at least until stitches come out.

…due to age, he still can keep up with his four year old "sister" Lilly.  So yes, age other than perhaps recovery time period, is only a number.  Older cats can do great on three.

During Tuxedo's recovery, I used pizza boxes as temporary litter boxes.  My vet also advised using torn/large shreds of

…where it will get the attention it deserves from other tri-kitty members. Search the blogs and forums and you'll find plenty of stories about much older cats who did well after amputation.

Here's one relatively recent round-up: Amputation on a Very Old Cat

While you wait for comments from others,

…the time. 

Ann, it's so nice of you to share Paddington's story, thank you! I'm overjoyed that he is doing so well. Deciding to amputate on an older cat is difficult, and his story shows that life can be good if you decide it's right for your kitty. 

Please feel free to send us a Tripawd Tuesday

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So, looking back to how worried and heartbroken I was when I learned we'd have to amputate, it absolutely was all worth it. I know she's an older cat, and despite the amputation I don't know how much longer I have with her, but from here on every moment I get with her is such a precious gift.

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…a number. Just like Sally said and says... there is no timestamp on their back end... go ahead and look... you won't find one 🙂

There are older cats, larger dogs, older dogs who have been told at some point that they were not good candidates for amputation. There are more furbabies than I can