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Cat General => General Cat Chat => Topic started by: phoenix on October 31, 2007, 23:08:20 PM

Title: got a question
Post by: phoenix on October 31, 2007, 23:08:20 PM
hi can't rember which forum i was looking at the time could be this one but there was a link to a vid on youtube about a cat that couldn't use his back legs at all was wondering if n e one know were it was i have a friend whos kitten was born with twisted back limbs and wanted to show her this cat there was two vids one of when he was a kitten and one when he was a adult n e help would be gr8
Title: Re: got a question
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on October 31, 2007, 23:50:38 PM
Sorry I dont think its on here.
Title: Re: got a question
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on November 01, 2007, 07:59:26 AM
Not seen that one, but to be honest, with issues like that, it depends on the cat, so it might not be fair to show her a video like that, as her cat might be worse. Has he seen a vet?
Title: Re: got a question
Post by: phoenix on November 01, 2007, 08:14:12 AM
seen the cat on web camand he looks like he is doing well and dose have some use of his back legs unlike the one in the vid
Title: Re: got a question
Post by: Ela on November 01, 2007, 08:44:34 AM
I would agree very much with Desley, although a video may make it look similar only a vet may know for sure after investigation exactly what was wrong and the long term implications.
Title: Re: got a question
Post by: phoenix on November 01, 2007, 08:51:24 AM
they already seen the vet and got a month to do viseo on him  she askd to see the vid 
Title: Re: got a question
Post by: karenjet on November 01, 2007, 10:16:19 AM
I think the video you mean is of my Jasmine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6PaO8Z__NM

It was put on here so someone could show it to their vet. Yeah and it probably wouldn't be fair cos Jasmine died a few days later.
Title: Re: got a question
Post by: Gail Bengal Slave on November 01, 2007, 11:50:08 AM
I thought youtube was supposed to be fun things. This isn't it is degrading to the kitten. I wouldn't want all and sundry seeing my kitten if he couldn't walk.

I have not watched the vid.

Just very protective toward cats, think I love them too much.
Title: Re: got a question
Post by: karenjet on November 01, 2007, 12:01:16 PM
I loved Jasmine very much, Gail. The video of her wasn't for anyone's entertainment. I had put it here at that time because my vet was saying nothing more could be done with her, and somebody on here offered to show the video to their vet for their opinion.
Title: Re: got a question
Post by: Michelle (furbabystar) on November 01, 2007, 12:25:43 PM
Sorry Karen, replied to Gail before i had seen that you already had xxxxxxx
Title: Re: got a question
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 01, 2007, 12:26:39 PM
Everyone knows how much Jasmine was loved and cared for Karen  :hug:  I think Gail might have meant the video that Phoenix was looking for of this other kitten, if not then she might not have been aware of Jasmine's circumstances  :hug:
Title: Re: got a question
Post by: Yvonne on November 01, 2007, 12:48:04 PM
Nobody could have cared more for Jasmine than you did   :hug:  to you Karen.

I remember the story of her being attacked by a dog and initially it seemed that Jasmine would recover but there was a long and slow deterioration which was so sad for you.

 :RIP:  Jasmine
Title: Re: got a question
Post by: SpecialRed on November 01, 2007, 13:05:41 PM
Im scared to mention a certain website name on here anymore! If my Barry ever lost the use of his back legs I would still post videos of him like I do now as its BARRY! It like if someone posts a video of a disabled person/relative on the net, there is no accounting for idiots who use it as a source of humour.

I nearly cried then tho! especially when her buddy comes bounding round the corner.

 :'(
Title: Re: got a question
Post by: phoenix on November 01, 2007, 13:10:41 PM
thanks karenjet  this wasn't the vid but thanks for shairing she was /is a beautiful cat sorry to read what happend.

i can't rember the name of the vid it was on youtube and was about a kitten who some how was injured but had a extreemly strong will to live and didnt let the issue with his back legs stop him

i not put this on here to couse a ruck but wanted to show my m8 (and yes she said to me she would like to see it) how strong willed he is and not to put a damper down on things about the kitten that was born with twisted back limbs.

from what i read after i watched the vid was that the cat who can't use his back legs has ajusted and is enjoying life to the best he can

sorry if this has called a ruck only asked a question  :scared:
Title: Re: got a question
Post by: Michelle (furbabystar) on November 01, 2007, 13:24:17 PM
I nearly cried then tho! especially when his buddy comes bounding round the corner.


There were Jasmines Babies !!  :'( :'(
Title: Re: got a question
Post by: JackSpratt on November 01, 2007, 13:33:23 PM
Phoenix, it's fine. You haven't caused a problem. I think we just all remember how devastated Karen was and Michelle felt like she needed defending. :hug: I'm sure if Gail had all the details she would have reconsidered her wording or put a different post altogether.

I hope you find the footage you're looking for.
Title: Re: got a question
Post by: phoenix on November 01, 2007, 13:34:43 PM
am on quite a few animal forums including chinchilla ones but can'b rember by the life of me what one it was on lol
Title: Re: got a question
Post by: phoenix on November 01, 2007, 13:38:27 PM
i have found it thanks  this thread can be closed or left open i not mind.)

hope i dont offend n e one but if your interested and want to have a look at this persons blog feel free to pm me ( please dont bite me for saying that
Title: Re: got a question
Post by: Michelle (furbabystar) on November 01, 2007, 13:45:32 PM
I have deleted my posts...I was wrong to bite like that.

HOWEVER
A lesson to us all -
DONT JUMP TO THE WRONG CONCLUSIONS UNTIL YOU KNOW THE WHOLE STORY  :sneaky:
Title: Re: got a question
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on November 01, 2007, 14:31:30 PM
THanks all for the help you have offered Phoenix. 
Michelle, your point is very valid ;)
Title: Re: got a question
Post by: karenjet on November 01, 2007, 21:34:55 PM
Thank you everyone.