Lexie
One-and-a-half-year-old Maine Coon cat Lexie is brought into the practice with mum and dad, Lucinda and Duncan, after she had become withdrawn and uncomfortable.
The Problem
X-ray pictures at their local vet showed she had fractured her hip joint. When Noel examines Lexie he determines that a genetic disease has caused the head of her femur bone to degenerate, resulting in fracture. Not only is this affecting one hip, but both of them.
Treatment
After a very challenging process of weighing up the pros and cons of surgery, her family decide to opt for bilateral total hip replacement. Noel has particular empathy for this case: “I know I shouldn’t be biased but I do have two Maine Coons in my life”
They’re so affectionate, and they’re just the best stress-busting companions you could ever wish for.
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Lexie
Lexie
