My 2 mos. old rescue kitten was born with her 2 back legs like a pretzel. We corrected the paws with a splint already. They are not in an L shape, but are straight now. The next step will be splints that go from half her paws to half way on her thighs. We are making these splints from human finger splints, and a Dr. will help put them on. Dr. will need to use gas so that kitty is asleep when she puts them on. I just need to know if any part of this plan sounds bad. The kitty is healthy otherwise; playful and growing. It will be beautiful to see her use her legs instead of walking with her front legs and seeing her crooked little legs dangle.
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These cases are best managed by an orthopedic specialist but often that is cost prohibitive. So if you can find someone who is willing to help you I would always recommend trying. Kittens are amazingly resilient and some do very well despite the most challenging problems.
Thank you for prompt comment and for giving me more hope. We are trying to make the best possible splints. We are figuring out how to add material so the end grabs on the floor better and she can stand on them. I am also trying to figure out the best way to cover them when she goes to her box. This is the biggest challenge for me. And I am feeling bad that she won’t be able to jump and run and she doesn’t now on the bed, even with her legs dangling. But I hope her legs will… Read more »
Hello again. She has her splints back on. I was so very nervous about the use of gas. She’s did fine. I am told she should not be moving hardly and that will be the hardest thing.