Thread: Life threatening abscess on rear leg of my cat.

Just back from the new vet.

Somewhat promising news.

It's not cancer or lekumia. It's a severe infection within the leg joint and now he has a slight fever. The first vet treated with an antibiotic that was not the best choice to use for my boy's condition.

He is now on 2 two different types of antibiotics, and now he will have to undergo surgery to flush and clean the infection in the joint and lymph node. I will take him back next Tuesday for the surgery.

Hopefully in the next 2 days there will be an improvement with the new medication.

I'll still give him the homeopathic supplements.

So glad to hear the news is more hopeful. Hope your boy improves soon. Please keep us posted. Very best wishes.

I am so glad that you have some better news. Hope he gets well soon!

Devastating news yesterday (saturday morning). Tests results back today from the cultures taken on Wednesday. My boy has bone cancer, the x-rays didn't show it, other than an infection across the joints. The vet said the only option is amputation of the limb. No gaurantee it would prevent it further spreading.

My wife and I have discussed this, and decided not to put the cat through this ordeal. I will continue with the homeopathic treatment and hope for some sort of improvement.

I can't believe how fast things are progressing with him.

I make sure every day he gets some outside time in the back yard, he loves being outdoors laying in the shade and nibbling blades of grass. If we only have him for a little while longer, I'm going to make sure I make him as happy and comfortable as possible.

What sad sad news. Reading through your post the thing that shines out is the love and companionship that has so clearly developed over the past 12 years with your boy. What times you must have shared and what a wealth of incredible memories. What a happy boy you must have there!! My thoughts are with you all; keep strong x

What a terrible shock, your poor boy. Enjoy every moment you have left. I think you have made the right decision. Hugs to you and your family x

I am so sorry to hear your news. Such a brave and sad decision. Stength to your boy and you and your family.

My heart goes out to you.

Oh no, so very sorry to hear your sad news ... we also are thinking of you x

So so sorry may your last days together increase those happy memories to be bought out when needed, admire your decision not to put him through major surgery,hugs & furry cuddles from us all to all of you....xxxx