My cat's hip is gone. Can a pet wheelchair improve his mobility?

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My cat has osteoarthritis in his pelvis the left femoral head is completely gone. I was wondering could he benefit from a pet wheelchair? Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Male | neutered | 16 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

Most cats are able to move around fairly well on three legs, so I’m wondering if Orvar has damage to his other femoral head as well. A wheelchair does not tend to work well for cats unfortunately since most wheelchairs move forwards and backwards and cats tend to move and jump (i.e. your cat could not use a wheelchair in the litter box). You might want to look into physical therapy or accupuncture, or ask your vet about referral to a surgeon to see if there are any surgical options.

My cat's hip is gone. Can a pet wheelchair improve his mobility?

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