spondylosis of spine
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mitzi
spondylosis of spine
[My cat Mickey who is 15 years old has been recently been diagnosed with spodylosis of the spine. Does any have any experience with this condition with their cats? I would appreciate your prayers for him and any information you could give me.
Hi Mitzi,
I moved the post here to the health forum, we can still say prayers here....
I'm not sure there is much one can do, other than analgesics, strict rest and strict reduction of activity (if kitty is overweight, weight reduction plan may be warranted, strictly on advice of your vet). If pain is truly evident, your vet can discuss with you the use of prednisone or baby aspirin. Note:Never administer aspirin, NSAIDS or tylenol to cats, ever, these can cause hemmorhage and death rapidly. If your vet chooses an aspirin therapy approach, he will choose a judicious dose only and will request you followup with him frequently.
If your vet mentioned any neurological problems, try to get a pro consult with a feline neurologist if you can, or your vet can consult with one on your behalf. If neurologic problems or back pain is resulting from a compressed spinal cord, surgical intervention may need to be discussed. This is where a pro consult can be of greater help.
Depending on the degree of disability and given the age of your kitty, surgery may not be warranted, or even feasable due to kitty's age, this has to be at your vet's discretion.
My prayers that your kitty is comfortable and that it can be managed. Please speak to your vet in greater detail about your treatment options.
I moved the post here to the health forum, we can still say prayers here....
I'm not sure there is much one can do, other than analgesics, strict rest and strict reduction of activity (if kitty is overweight, weight reduction plan may be warranted, strictly on advice of your vet). If pain is truly evident, your vet can discuss with you the use of prednisone or baby aspirin. Note:Never administer aspirin, NSAIDS or tylenol to cats, ever, these can cause hemmorhage and death rapidly. If your vet chooses an aspirin therapy approach, he will choose a judicious dose only and will request you followup with him frequently.
If your vet mentioned any neurological problems, try to get a pro consult with a feline neurologist if you can, or your vet can consult with one on your behalf. If neurologic problems or back pain is resulting from a compressed spinal cord, surgical intervention may need to be discussed. This is where a pro consult can be of greater help.
Depending on the degree of disability and given the age of your kitty, surgery may not be warranted, or even feasable due to kitty's age, this has to be at your vet's discretion.
My prayers that your kitty is comfortable and that it can be managed. Please speak to your vet in greater detail about your treatment options.
..........Traci