They were so kind to my kitty. There are back issues but not a protruding disk. There are several options open for treatment:
hydrotherapy
accupuncture
accupressure
massage and heat
conventional meds- steriods, anti-inflammatories and pain meds.
physical therapy
They can’t exactly tell what is wrong without running more expensive tests, but they can tell something is wrong because of how Baker moves and doesn’t move.
If he had a protruding disk, they would treat it first with alternative measures. Surgery is a last resort for cats, dogs are a different story, they perform these on dogs all the time. So basically the options remain the same for the protruding disk which he doesn’t have to the back injury he does have.
The treatment program however it is decided is long and involved and will require several visits every month until it gets started. I did ask since we have an outdoor jacuzzi if I could use that for hydrotherapy, but the vet just smiled and said only if you have steel gloves and kitty has a good life jacket!
Mommy just checked in to see how the visit with the drs went. We hope that whatever treatment they decide on, it works quickly and helps Baker with the pain he is experiencing. We will make another donation when payday rolls around for mommy.
In the mean time, we’re sending snuggles and purrayers for all.
Taz, Runt, and Charles in Illinois
Weelllll… They do make kittie life jackets. Check out Save Moki or (current) The Wobbly Cat. No guarantees that info helps any, but we thought we ought to mention it. 🙂
Purrrrrrrrring that Baker starts feeling better quickly once they finally decide what treatment is best.