cat front leg splint idea

[moosmom]

I'm so sorry to hear about your sister's passing.

How about popsicle sticks with removable tape or pieces of material??? Just spray a little Bitter Apple on it so kitty won't try and chew at it.

[Blackjacks_Mom]

Thank you everyone for your kind words about Domino's passing and Blackjacks leg. I thought about making something, and am so surprised to discover nothing is available.

It has to be something he can't get off. And something that will stay in place when he walks and sleeps.

When Domino was getting very ill, the vet had put a port (for lack of better word) in her leg so they could give her fluids. They taped it up with stretchy gauze like stuff with cute little paws on it and Blackjack kept trying to take it off of her. She could have cared less that it was on. Never once bothered it. I think she knew it was to help her feel better. Blackjack on the other hand doesn't like a hair out of place (including on my head) and wanted it off of her. So I know he is going to be difficult. That's why I couldn't think of something I could make that he couldn't get off. I will have to make a trip to the fabric store and see what I can find.

Emeraldgreen - Yes Blackjack is very handsome with a very sweet disposition. He has never hissed that I know of. I read the posts on your Tiger today and I am very sorry for your loss. He was a very beautiful cat. I just hate it that pets can't be with us forever.

[Emeraldgreen]

Thank you everyone for your kind words about Domino's passing and Blackjacks leg. I thought about making something, and am so surprised to discover nothing is available.

It has to be something he can't get off. And something that will stay in place when he walks and sleeps.

When Domino was getting very ill, the vet had put a port (for lack of better word) in her leg so they could give her fluids. They taped it up with stretchy gauze like stuff with cute little paws on it and Blackjack kept trying to take it off of her. She could have cared less that it was on. Never once bothered it. I think she knew it was to help her feel better. Blackjack on the other hand doesn't like a hair out of place (including on my head) and wanted it off of her. So I know he is going to be difficult. That's why I couldn't think of something I could make that he couldn't get off. I will have to make a trip to the fabric store and see what I can find.

Emeraldgreen - Yes Blackjack is very handsome with a very sweet disposition. He has never hissed that I know of. I read the posts on your Tiger today and I am very sorry for your loss. He was a very beautiful cat. I just hate it that pets can't be with us forever.

I think the stretchy gauze stuff you mentioned is the Vetwrap so it sounds like that won't work for Blackjack. But maybe you'll be able to sew something together with a comfortable fabric with some kind of added support. If you do make something, please take a pic so we can see it!

I'm sorry, I should have read your post more carefully, I thought you wrote that your sister had passed away and now I understand that it was Blackjack's sister. I hope that he is managing to get along without her.

Thanks for your kind comments about Tiger. We sure miss him.

[Catlady711]

I just saw this product in the latest issue of one of our vet magazines. It's basically supposed to be similar to Vetrap but it's got a bitter taste built right in.

http://www.cleanrun.com/index.cfm?fu...&ParentCat=164

I'm not familiar with this product line as we use the 3M Vetrap ones at work but it might be worth a try anyways. Possibly your vet could get some in and it might be cheaper for you since the vet can get shippments in bulk rather than you buying a single roll and paying shipping on it.

Might be worth a try. Hope you find something that works for your kitty.