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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: unseeliechylde on November 08, 2007, 22:46:17 PM
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I've noticed over the last few days that our new girl, Skye (5 months, and a rescue - had her a week so far) seems to have slightly wonky back legs. :shocked: When she walks, her back feet step one in front of the other, and her hips / pelvis swing and dip down with each step. It's very subtle, not particularly pronounced, but it's definately noticeable.
We are taking her for her check-up and vaccinations tomorrow, so will of course ask the vet, but wondered what you guys thought? Riley definately didn't have this at 5 months, so I'm guessing it's not entirely normal, but I'm not sure if it's something that will be a long term concern, or whether she is likely to grow out of it now that she is on a good diet?
I don't know if its malnutrition, or something more serious - should I request an x-ray to be sure?
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I think this is one for the vets, they can see it, not us. I wouldnt request an x-ray, if your vets feel she needs it, they will suggest it, but I suspect that as she is being neutered next week, they will look into it more then, and would prob do x-rays then as they need sedating for them (or if you own my cat, highest sedation then general anaesthetic!!)
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One of my babes Emily is hock kneed on her back legs, she or I should say he :-[ walks a little odd but the vet said it's nothing to worry about. I would ask the vet to give her a once over but if it's not causing her any problems, I wouldn't worry too much. Sometimes kittens are born with bone abnormalities and as long as she is pain free, she should be fine :Luv:
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I'll certainly check with the vet - just a few moments ago, I was following her around trying to film her using my digital camera, like a complete fool! :-[ She stopped and gave me the most withering look, like she was saying, "what are you at now, you daft primate?" :rofl: Oh well, at least I can show the vet what I mean - tho they may give me the exact same look, "what soft of nutty owner films their cat's wonky legs?!" :rofl:
Hopefully it's just a minor developmental problem, like you say Dawn - she certainly runs around and wrestles happily without so much as a second thought!
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Well, I had her at the vet today, and showed them the film of her wonky legs - thankfully the vet was only mildly amused and didn't think I was a total nut (or if she did, she hid it well! :rofl:). They are of the opinion that it is nothing serious - she has just developed a little bit oddly, and she should have no problems in the future. :) As the vet described it, "she's just a bit pigeon-hocked"! :rofl:
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lol... good to hear all is OK though. And you even got a laugh in the process too! lol ;)
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it was an interesting experience - being vaguely embarassed, relieved and amused at the same time! :rofl: