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In reply to the discussion: Question about surgery for my cat [View all]

femmedem

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13. I found two links that might help you decide, or at least give you some questions to ask the surgeon:
Sun May 18, 2025, 02:38 PM
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First, a description of the stages of luxation and how the condition is likely to progress over time: https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/luxating-patella

Second, the success rate of surgery and what the recovery is like: https://www.animalsurgicalcenter.com/storage/app/media/ASCM_docs/Patella_luxation/Discharge_Instructions_Patellar_Luxation_Cats.pdf

Good luck. Your cat is lucky to have you taking care of her.

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I don't have any advice, sorry, but a question..what about a flexible brace, kinda like a compression sleeve Deuxcents Sunday #1
Big heavy dogs, no really good alternatives to surgery, but vets have a saying about orthopedic issues in cats... hlthe2b Sunday #2
She's five-years old bif Sunday #3
Get her some good solid ramps to alleviate joint stress SheltieLover Sunday #6
$6K? Yikes! Bayard Sunday #4
Where are you located? bamagal62 Sunday #8
We're in Detroit. bif Sunday #10
If it were my cat I'd give it time to heal Ponietz Sunday #5
Wow... veterinarians--like physicians & dentists have 8-12 or more years of study/education and yet you hlthe2b Sunday #7
Glad you've never been overcharged by a doctor, dentist or vet. Ponietz Sunday #15
I did not say that. But, your contempt is so similar to those we try hard not to be like. hlthe2b Sunday #16
"Gouge" was a little harsh, I admit Ponietz Sunday #18
Many vet practices have been bought but private equity firms. They set the prices. SharonAnn Sunday #17
We checked to make sure they were independent bif Sunday #20
The problem is bif Sunday #9
Your cat is lucky to have you Ponietz Sunday #14
See if there is a Vet school near by Nigrum Cattus Sunday #11
MSU is a good 1 1/2 hours away bif Sunday #12
I found two links that might help you decide, or at least give you some questions to ask the surgeon: femmedem Sunday #13
Thank you for the links. bif Sunday #21
The surgery sounds like a god idea to me. ShazzieB Sunday #19
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