Amber has an injury to her leg.

[jenluckenbach]

Poor Amber did something to her leg and the foot is turned back and she wont put weight on it.

We still don't know the problem or how to fix it.

She went to the vet and they did an exam and Xray.

No apparent break and she has feeling in it.

We've been giving her meds, but the leg is not better. And now her foot is quite swollen.

She'll be going to the vet again tomorrow for a re-evaluation.

Maybe you can see how she holds her leg in these pictures.

[TommyCat]

She looks so sweet. Do you think she could have stepped on something and hurt the bottom of her foot? I hope tomorrow the Vet can see what's wrong. Keep us posted.

[Medusa]

Jen, when my RB Charmin did that w/her paw, my (now retired) vet told me that she was trying to throw an embolism. He started her on a daily dose of Ascriptin but, of course, Charmin was a dog; can't give aspirin to a cat. Her foot never did straighten out, she wasn't in any pain and she went to the Bridge about a year later. She was 17 at the time. How old is Amber?

[jenluckenbach]

Amber is about 13 1/2.

The vet doesn't think it is an embolism for reasons I doubt I'd get right if I tried to repeat them. But the thought is in our minds.

Amber has been on "cage rest" since Thursday. Poor thing must feel we are punishing her.

[Prairie Purrs]

Poor Amber! I hope the vet can figure things out tomorrow. Get better soon, sweetie!

[Catty1]

So it's not on the bottom of her paw? Poor dear girl! Thank goodness she has a loving Mom to look after her.

{{{hugs}}} and prayers to you and to Amber.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Jen, I'm sorry to hear this. I sure hope that she'll start feeling better soon.

[Pinot's Mom]

She really does not look happy. I hope the vet figures things out really soon, poor sweetie. Prayers coming...let us know...

[Freedom]

Amber, honey, can you give a clue what is wrong?

This is when I just WISH they could talk with us! Grrr, I am so sorry you are having trouble diagnosing the issue.

Prayers from RI to sort this out, and quickly so you can stop worrying and she can start feeling better!

[kb2yjx]

Jen, Amber looks so sad!!! Is she in any pain??? Prayers for that sweet senior kitty....

[GILL]

We are so sorry to hear That Amber hurt her foot. WE all wish her a speedy recovey.

[jenluckenbach]

Well, it seems that the foot is swelling from an abscess/infection.

It sure would help us to know exactly WHAT she did to herself.. but she just ain't talkin'.

So, meds. change and soak foot in peroxide several times a day.

[Medusa]

Well, at least you know what it is now. Prayers on the way that she heals quickly.

[kb2yjx]

Not a great diagnosis, but alot better than something with nerve damage...

[Anikaca77]

Prays for Amber, I hope she is able to mend quickly.

Melissa