Common worries for cats post amputation ..

Common concerns

Will my pet be able to walk, run and climb normally post-amputation? 

According to Dr. Henson, the answer is almost always yes. Animals with painful conditions are better able to concentrate on balance (instead of pain) when a diseased limb is removed. Plus, pets scarcely seem to miss the limb - even if they are large breeds. A quick glance around the VMC's Animal Cancer Center supports this notion, as photos of "tripods" chasing squirrels, hunting with their people and sitting atop high window perches abound.