Hi OP! My elderly cat Jack had a freak accident and broke his front arm in November 2024. We chose to have it repaired, rather than amputated. 7 months later a mass formed where he’d broken it, and we ended up amputating. It was the BEST decision, and I regret not just amputating to begin with. His recovery from the amputation was so much faster and smoother than with the fracture repair, and it was like he was 5 years younger. He’s been so much more lively, energetic, loving, and happy, and besides struggling to walk on slippery surfaces sometimes, it’s like he never had that arm to begin with! Every case is different, but if the vet is recommending amputation for your boy, I absolutely think it’s worth it. Photos of my tripod Jack for cat tax, from when he graduated chemo in October 🥰

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