I have a ~3 month old kitten who I found on the street back in July with a broken back hind leg. Yesterday was his amputation and he’s doing so well!

Up until his surgery he was on 50mg Gabapentin 2x a day. The vet gave me 100mg Gabapentin to administer every 12 hours. Started last night with only enough to last until tomorrow night (5 doses). I expressed concerns to the vet about gabapentin withdrawal and they told me not to worry about it, but I am worried! Anecdotally and just from personal experience I feel like cutting him off cold turkey after a month and a half of use feels crazy to me!!!!

Should I wait to see if there are withdrawal symptoms? Or after I run out of the 100mg stuff should I go back go 50mg 2x a day for a couple days, followed by 25mg 2x a day? I know everywhere says consult with a vet, but I consulted with a vet and I’m not sure if I agree with them! I do have a vial of the liquid prescription and feel confident in administration so that’s not an issue. Guess I’m just looking for advice if someone has been in a similar situation? I don’t want this baby to experience any discomfort if he doesn’t have to.

Thanks!!!!

We started with the closet but it was too big.
Next was the playpen but it was too small.
Finally, we switched the enormous new low entry litter box with a ramen box and the playpen is just right.

We were told not to use any litter box on day 1 home, just litter on a potty pad. Day 2 we used the low entry box, and day 3 we switched to the cardboard. These are the ramen boxes that they are sold/displayed in at Walmart, so I went this morning and got all they had available. I got 6 and they’re free! I figure anytime she poops I’ll throw it away. I put a potty pad under it so no pee soaks through to the blanket. I found Deluxe Kraft mac and cheese and Velveeta shells and cheese in similar boxes that will work well too. She loves scratching her face on the cardboard too so it’s a win.

Now I can comfortably fit her water and food in there. I also added a towel to the side she lays at bc she has gotten some poop on the blanket both times she’s gone #2 so next time I can just swap for a clean towel instead of trying to change the whole blanket.

I have her set up on my side of the bed next to a low window so she can see outside a bit. I put the LED candle in at night so I can see her anytime I wake up. Today is day 4 post surgery and she’s doing great. She finished the anti inflammatory medicine on Sunday, and her last pain medicine will be in the morning. After that it’s just gabapentin and an antibiotic so I’m looking forward to that. Just wondering now how long she will be happy with the playpen, but we’ll see. ❤️

My 14 year old boy has been diagnosed with a fast growing sarcoma on his back leg. No spread that they can see and defined margins. Vet stating that amputation is an option and will improve quality of life. Would you go for it? Will he bounce back even at 14? He’s happy and eating and playing but vet is saying we are talking months possibly weeks if we don’t remove the leg as the mass is growing and will cause pain and ulceration soon.

aka Monty, Mr. Baby, Montypotamus, & many others. He was supposed to live in the UK w his original adopter, but the universe had other plans. He stayed in TX to live w me, my wife, & our crew of misfits. He is now about 12 yrs old. He was diagnosed w lymphoma in Feb. It looked pretty grim, but he's doing amazing now on his treatment! Isn't he such a handsome baby boy cat?? Yes, yes he is. 🥹 Aside, the dog is also tripod (missing back leg), & they make up most of our tripod squad.

Hey guys. I have 3 cats. One of them is 11 years old this year, and the other two, who are from the same litter, just turned 12.

Yesterday, while I was rushing to get my daughter to school, I accidentally backed over one of my cat’s legs. I feel absolutely horrible about it. 😭 It was a complete accident, but that doesn’t make me feel any less awful.
She’s currently at the vet receiving pain medication since they’re closed today, and we’ve made the heartbreaking decision to amputate her leg tomorrow.
Honestly, it still feels like a nightmare I’m going to wake up from. 💔

For anyone who has been through something similar with their cat, what can I expect during the first few weeks after surgery? Is there anything I should buy or anything I can do at home to make her recovery easier and more comfortable? How will recovery be considering she is a senior cat?

I’d really appreciate any advice, tips, or things you wish you had known beforehand. ❤️🐾

Here is my baby. Amputated five years ago. Had him almost the entire time since. Light of my life. His PTSD and abandonment issues have improved incredibly! 💜

Hi, I love seeing everyone else’s tripods so I just wanted to share my baby :-) her name is Tomo, it means friendship in Japanese :3
Her hobbies include sleeping, eating, and demanding attention:3
Show me your tripods and tell me about them!

Zasha recently had to get her rear left leg amputated due to sarcoma. It’s been about a month, but I don’t think she’s confident enough to make her way to her favorite spot (at the top of the cat tree). Do you guys have any suggestions for cat trees or elevated platforms? Thank you so much in advance!

Reduced this cutie from a local shelter ! Had been there for over 100 days
My first cat and he’s the best kitty I could’ve asked for 🖤