Started GOOD.. Ended REAL BAD

[Patti]

Ummm, Elsa was just on death's door, I think she may need a day or two to regain her full strength back. BTW, there really are some Savannahs that just don't jump - whether it's because they really can't or they're just too lazy is debatable...

 

[Jacq]

Such a wonderful end to all this stress. Relax and enjoy your miracle baby!


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[John Campbell]

Ummm, Elsa was just on death's door, I think she may need a day or two to regain her full strength back. BTW, there really are some Savannahs that just don't jump - whether it's because they really can't or they're just too lazy is debatable...

Looking at 2 scenarios to help her get back as she obviously is not quite 100% (but close)

1.) Should I restrict her to where she is not doing as much jumping (Very difficult with this firecracker)
2.) Allow her to do her thing, as she has apparently gotten her energy back.

2 things that I noticed:
1.) She seems to have lost some strength in her rear legs not letting her push off as hard. She did not use them hardly at all for 2 days and they just laid there, and she did a lot of fighting with her front paws.
2.) When standing, her back in seems to sway, more noticeable when she is standing on a something like the edge of a bath tub.

My gut feeling is to allow her to exercise all the she wants and rest when she wants, but here I am still learning a lot... Give me an airplane and I can fix it.. Give me a Savannah Kitten/Cat the maintenance manual is not nearly as clear. I remember when I had my knee problems, I was told to stay off of it for a few days before kicking it back in, but this feels a little different...

Opinions Please?

 

[sacred]

Ajabu also means miracle (or mystery, wonder) in Swahili. I like the Swahili names for SV. Gotta love Google translate for this!

My baby's full name is Halestone's Chui Rafiki (leopard friend). Chui is pronounced "chewy" and that is ridiculously appropriate for my little monster. I don't have children so for better or worse I did not know until after I named her that they had a baboon named Rafiki in The Lion King.

Zahra's name is "Halestone's Night with Moon"

 

[John Popp]

No reason to restrict her activity level and I would play with her as normal. About 75% of the leg strength in cats come from the rear legs. They are longer than the front legs which gives a higher center of gravity, carry a lot more muscle mass which is where a lot of her weight loss has came from and she's still at an age where she didn't exactly have her wheels under her to begin with.

So I wouldn't sweat the wobbly legs a bit as she just needs to get back some muscle memory. Also in that light I recall you mentioning taking her off her walking jacket routine in which keeping her on that program may actually prove to be beneficial. Creates at times some extra resistance which will help get her rear legs back in shape, keeps her mentally stimulated and will probably help her with her balance. I can't see any harm coming from getting her back on that program.

 

[MM3]

I want to say let her do what she wants, then the facts kick in. They are babies, they might want to do it, doesn't mean it is the right decision for them. Just recently my kitty had surgery (no babies for this little one) post instructions keep her quiet, no jumping for first few days. When she used to leaping off her custom stairs that lead to her upper level living. After many hours of how to cover the stairs so it was not possible for her to reach the 7 foot height ( which she has leaped from before) what to do. Vet said check in a 7:30 pick her up 6 pm. Went home and went to work, removed almost everything out of my art studio, used small mattress from love seat put it on the floor.moved all her stuff in. We camped out inthat room for 3 days.no place to run , no place to jump. She slept and slept and slept.the first day she had pain medication. I couldn't take the chance of her not knowing she couldn't jump and hurt herself. This plan was fool proof. It worked out perfect, by the end of the three days she was wanting out. And we bonded in a way I can't even put into words. So after all this it is a most difficult answer, do let our babies make the call ? Or not?
I know my decision was overkill but it freed my mind to concentrate on her needs to be comfortable. After all surgery is surgery whether your kitty or human. Follow your instincts, no one knows her better than you do.

 

[John Campbell]

Thanks for the info.

No reason to restrict her activity level and I would play with her as normal. About 75% of the leg strength in cats come from the rear legs. They are longer than the front legs which gives a higher center of gravity, carry a lot more muscle mass which is where a lot of her weight loss has came from and she's still at an age where she didn't exactly have her wheels under her to begin with.

I want to say let her do what she wants, then the facts kick in.

T
hanks for the advice... Will let her do what she wants... Exercise wise anyway.

 

[SV Dad]

Thanks for the advice... Will let her do what she wants... Exercise wise anyway.

Like you have a choice............!
Have you noticed their persistence? Single mindedness?

 

[Jacq]

I don't think she'll do anything that doesn't feel good IMO.


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[John Campbell]

Like you have a choice............!
Have you noticed their persistence? Single mindedness?

LOL, you will notice my comment "Very Hard To Do"... She is basically back to normal with a couple desegregation... I tried to hold her down a couple times to listen to her chest for being in left over raspyness, and I have 1 of 2 problems doing it... 1.) She purrs for me so loud that I cannot hear her chest, or 2.) She wants to run around so much that she is complaining to let her go...

And wow, She just came up to get a drink of tea... LOL, back to normal...


You all know Elsa... Is she getting back to normal, and you will note the pad in front of her so she can be more comfortable while checking out her site and watching YouTube videos....