Other Notes

Tiger has been behaviourally assessed and given preventative treatment at Mayhew in the form of microchipping, neutering (previously done before arriving at Mayhew), vaccinations (at least first) and flea and worming treatment. During his stay Tiger required surgery to an old hip injury. The hip was dislocated and there was damage to the head of the femur. The surgical procedure was a right femoral head ostectomy where the head of the femur that sits in the hip joint is removed. This is done to restore the mobility in the hip. This is a common procedure in cats. As long as there is no bone-to bone contact then Tiger shouldn’t show any discomfort. He may show mild lameness from not having a true right hip joint, but the main aim is for him not to have any discomfort/pain. A post operative radiograph didn’t show any concerns so Tiger should be able to have good pain free use of his right hind leg in the future. Lastly he could also possibly live with another cat so long as they are used to living with another and can cope with Tiger's energy levels as he can get a bit boisterous at times.