I realized that I’ve been struggling with a slightly elevated level of anxiety the past few days. Phoebe seems like she has managed to pull a muscle in her neck or something; she can’t manage to shake her head fully. And now she’s limping a bit on her bad back leg.
She had a problem with a luxating patella on her left hind leg that was operated on several years ago. They had to separate the ligament from the bone, deepen the groove in which the kneecap is supposed to ride and then reattach the ligament to the bone with metal pins. It was quite a pricey and painful procedure, so when she started limping again the other day, I became quite concerned.
Since then, we’ve been limiting her jumping, carrying her up and down the stairs and generally pampering her royal highness in order to encourage her to rest her leg. She seems to have had some improvement, but I may still take her for a visit to her veterinarian is she hasn’t improved to my liking by the end of the week.
Ahhhh, the plight of our furbabies and the toll it can take on us. I wouldn’t have it any other way.
They’re part of the family. I hope Phoebe feels better soon. 🙂
Poor poor Phoebe 🙁 I hope that limping will soon go away!
Thank you for writing about your Sunday at Cathy’s 🙂 I must confess, I was pretty impatient to read your account 😉 Glad you all had a lovely time despite the Joshua situation 😆
Awww, poor Phoebe! I certainly hope she’s feeling better soon and it’s just a sprain rather than anything more serious.
Anti inflammetories for Phoebe?
(Cathy’s kids are so beautful!)
Hi Jenna – I hope Phoebe feels better soon!! We have a cat that is rather tiny for her age and likes to climb and jump a lot – often that means she sprains a muscles or twists her leg or something… poor thing. It just kills us, so I can imagine how you and T are feeling! {{{hugs}}}
PS – thanks for the email!!!!! I will have a blast choosing something to make for you!