That Metacam 1/2 dose injection seems to be helping. While Dusty still limps (and probably always will because of the damage to her joints), she does seem to be moving around more easily, and has not been going off alone to sleep as much, she's been staying in the livingroom area more. Seems like she takes the stairs a little easier too. She's always had her good days, but since the injection seems most everyday is a good day, and she still plays some, although for a very short period of time and not using her back legs though. Her appetite is good, and she's not been doing any vomiting (last time she got a full dose injection she vomited for 3 days straight!).

While I can't say it's dramatic improvement, it does seem to be better. It's so hard to tell because cats are not only very good at hiding pain, but since the muscles in her back legs have atrophied (sp?) and she has the joint damage, it's kinda difficult to tell the difference. Her mood seems good.

I told the vet about it, and he said that we'll wait until it seems to be wearing off and repeat the 1/2 dose injection. We really don't want to rush into a LOT of pain meds because of liver/kidney damage side effects, however I don't want my baby in pain either. It's a fine line to balance.

Here's a pix of Dusty taken a few weeks ago.