Need to vent. I Apologize in Advance.

[Medusa]

An ace bandage, maybe? I haven't had experience w/this sort of thing but it seems like that might keep the joint in place, poor baby.

[jennielynn1970]

Was it on here, or did I hear it where I volunteer, but someone had a kitty that had the hip pop out of place, and they had to have surgery to fix it?? I can't remember where I heard or read that one. I remember the story being that the cat had just out of no where started dragging his back leg, and they don't think he hurt it in any way, but they had to have surgery to fix it.

Did anyone else read that one here??? If not, then maybe it was one of the shelter volunteers. Too many people and cats to keep track of!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear about Maximus. I hope that the joint meds will do the trick and that he won't end up needing surgery. He'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

[Freedom]

Oh Liz, poor Maxie!

It sounds like luxating patella, common in small dogs (like my bichons) and rare but occassional in cats. .01% occurrence in cats. And for some odd reason, when it does occur in cats it occurs on both sides.

It is genetic, and worsens over time. You will eventually need to have surgery for him. The sooner you have the surgery, the less permanent damage he will have.

Angell Memorial is the BEST animal hospital in your area. You need to start learning more about this condition, I'm afraid, and decide what to do and when.

Here are some sites to help get you started:
http://www.animalloverworld.com/cats...g_patella.html

http://www.cpvh.com/Articles/78.html

http://www.maybeckvet.com/mediallyluxatingpatella.html

This is a doxie but may be of interest:
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Ask-Veter...ng-patella.htm



Here is the link for Angell:
http://www.mspca.org/site/PageServer...ewrapperbutton