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BWdem4life

(1,725 posts)
Mon Apr 29, 2024, 12:40 AM Apr 29

I can't be sure, but I think I may have been the cause of my cat's torn ACL

While standing, I was holding her in a position which allowed her to jump to the hardwood floor. Can't remember how long ago, maybe a couple months. But she has been favoring one of her hind legs for quite awhile now, and the vet thinks it's a torn ACL - x-rays come back tomorrow. I don't know how else it might have happened. She's an indoor cat with a catio.

Bottom line, warning: Don't let cat jump to the floor from your arms, hold them securely if you're gonna hold them at all.

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I can't be sure, but I think I may have been the cause of my cat's torn ACL (Original Post) BWdem4life Apr 29 OP
Sending vibes for kitty's complete recovery and healing. Please niyad Apr 29 #1
Well apparently it's more complicated BWdem4life Apr 29 #2
Holding you both in love and light. I know you are worried. niyad Apr 29 #3

BWdem4life

(1,725 posts)
2. Well apparently it's more complicated
Mon Apr 29, 2024, 05:37 PM
Apr 29

Some kind of calcium buildup that might require surgery? And some problem with red blood cells as well. Sigh... but the warning is still valid I think. She is getting up there, 11 yo is too old for a tumble to the floor from 4+ feet up.

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