Need some advice from cat lovers

[momcat]

Poor kitty! What does the vet recommend? Has your boyfriend considered getting a second opinion? Prayers are being prayed for all of you as you make a difficult decision.

[katladyd]

I knew a young man once who had a 3-legged-cat. He named his baby Tripod. Tripod climbed curtains and made as much mischief as the best of them! I'd say amputate. It doesn't stop them at all!

[Laura's Babies]

Another vote for amputation. I wouldn't hesitate if he were mine and get it done asap! (If he were mine) Kitties do not see themselves as handicapped like humans do and he will adjust and I doubt you would see much change in his abilities to get around.

[aTailOf2Kitties]

I agree with the masses. 3 legged cats get along just dandy. Takes a few weeks for the cat to figure out the whole adjusted balance thing, but after the hair grows back you'd never know they ever had 4 legs to begin with.

[JustineNYC]

Poor kitty! What does the vet recommend? Has your boyfriend considered getting a second opinion? Prayers are being prayed for all of you as you make a difficult decision.

My vet was the second opinion. I had him drive his cat to my house so I could take him to my vet because I trust him.

3 different doctors said there wont be any skin left on that foot to close it back over his bone. We are waiting to hear what the biopsy says but we are sure it will be something aggressive.

I showed him some 3 legged cat videos on youtube last night cause originally he said no way to amputating. He thinks hell be crawling all over or something, falling.

I found a video of a 3 legged cat running and climbing up a roof.

I have a 3 legged cat by the way. She used to live outside before I took her in and she'd scale 8 foot fences.

[moosmom]

JustineNYC,

Please, try to talk him out of the other option. Have the vet talk to your boyfriend, explaining that cats can live perfectly healthy lives after an amputation. It's not a death sentence. He shouldn't see it as such. I just hope your vet can convince him of that.

[GILL]

I would go with the amputation. I have a tri-pod, Demetri He plays and runs around some times faster then the 4 legers.
You have a beatiful baby there, take the leg and keep the love.

[smokey the elder]

Smokey the Elder, whose handle I use, had aggressive cancer in her hind leg and she had it amputated. She did just fine with that. She had a type of cancer which is very rare in cats. (She was also quite old at the time; how old is anyone's guess.)

[Catty1]

I guess the big question is - is the cancer in the joint only or has is spread into your kitty's system?

If it's localized - go with the amputation.

He sure is a handsome boy - definitely some kitten spunk in him yet!

[Catlady711]

I guess the big question is - is the cancer in the joint only or has is spread into your kitty's system?

If it's localized - go with the amputation.

Agreed, amputation if it's not already spread.