u/Effective_Safe_5686

My cat Oreo was attacked by an unleashed dog and suffered fractures to his front right radius and ulna. The orthopedic repair surgery would be very expensive, and I’m trying to figure out what is best for him long-term.

I’m not looking for reassurance, I genuinely want honest opinions from people who have experience with tripod cats.

If your cat had a severely broken front leg, would you choose:

1. Surgical repair with plates/pins to save the leg
2. Amputation

My biggest concerns are:

• Pain and quality of life long-term

• Recovery time

• Mobility after healing

• Risk of complications

• Whether saving the leg is worth it if the outcome isn’t guaranteed

Oreo is currently eating, drinking, and taking his pain medication. I’d appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through something similar. For more information my GoFundMe link: https://gofund.me/11b8e8eca

UPDATE: Oreo update 🐾

Thank you so much to everyone who has donated, shared Oreo’s story, and kept him in your prayers. Your support has meant so much during this difficult time.

Oreo is continuing to recover after being attacked by an unleashed dog. We are currently seeking another veterinary opinion to determine the best course of treatment for his injured leg and whether it may be possible to save it with casting/splinting.

He is still receiving veterinary care and follow-up evaluations, and we are taking things one step at a time. I will continue to keep everyone updated on his progress.

Thank you again for helping Oreo and giving him a chance to heal.

UPDATE: Thank you so much to everyone who has donated, shared Oreo’s story, and kept him in your prayers. Your support has meant so much during this difficult time.

Oreo is continuing to recover after being attacked by an unleashed dog. We are currently seeking another veterinary opinion to determine the best course of treatment for his injured leg and whether it may be possible to save it with CASTING/SPLINTING.

He is still receiving veterinary care and follow-up evaluations, and we are taking things one step at a time. I will continue to keep everyone updated on his progress.

Thank you again for helping Oreo and giving him a chance to heal.

Please, take a moment. Oreo got attacked by an unleashed pitbull dog only at 9 month old inside the bodega store. The attack has fractured his radius and ulna in his right front leg with multiple of fragments and marked soft tissue swelling. He is currently casted for now, but he is in urgent need!! He’s unable to walk with his right foot and in pain. His surgery to save his leg estimated to around $6,000-$8,000, which is more than we can afford. At some point we decided to amputate his right leg but that's also costly it estimated to $3,400-$5,000. But we made a decide to not amputate his leg but do the surgery since he’s still young and very healthy. I’m trying my best to save him. Please, any donation, would mean the world to us. If you can't donate please share Oreos story. Thank you. GoFundMe link: https://gofund.me/542e4d5cf

Hi everyone, Im asking for help. This is Oreo, only 9month old he was attacked by a unleashed pitbull dog. The attack left both of his bones in his front right leg fractured. The surgery to save his leg estimated to around $5,000, which is more I can afford as a college student. Any donation, would mean the world to us. If you can't donate please share Oreos story. Thank you. 🤍🐾 GoFundMe link: https://gofund.me/f34abb63f