Hip dysplasia in young cats

[Medusa]

I've not had experience w/it or even heard of it in cats but I just wanted to say that I'm sending up a prayer that all will be well for the little kitty.

[aTailOf2Kitties]

i've never heard of it in cats either. Would they do both hips at once?
found some info on the 'net: http://www.winnfelinehealth.org/Page...plasia_Web.pdf
Fortunately cats are relatively lightweight and seem to recover from hip surgery pretty well. My Havoc had a procedure in which the head of the femur was removed and he was walking on it fully within a week (with a decreasing limp after that. He's fine now). I just don't know how well a cat with 2 bad hips would tolerate the pain.

[BaBaWaWa]

Thanks for your prayer Medusa, & thanks to you too, A Tail of 2 Kitties for your info. The operation would involve both hips at the same time & our concern is the prognosis as well as the post op pain & healing time. Is it fair to put this adorable animal thru this stress? As he ages(as with humans) will this deteriorate & would we be looking at more surgery?

[aTailOf2Kitties]

i think he would be more likely to get arthritis as he ages after surgery, but if his hips are already damaged he'd likely get it anyway.