(Dagbladet): Cat Vincent (3) was delivered to an animal hostel for around two years ago. Mistress Cindy Jones (57), who works at the center, immediately fell in love with the little rascal.
– He was delivered to us by a lady who was camping in the area. He lacked both hind feet, and it was clear that the woman who delivered him was quite worried, says Jones told ABC News.
According mistress would not keep her husband Vincent. But Cindy Jones opened their home for Vincent, who now lives with three other cats, four children and Cindy’s husband.
Jones had tried physical therapy to save one leg unsuccessfully. By veterinary education at the University of Iowa, decided therefore vet Mary Sarah Bergh that Vincent would get a unique operation.
Unique
As one of probably fewer than 25 animals in the world, Vincent now received bone prostheses, manufactured using 3D printer technology.
The first operation was carried out in February 2014. Just days after the surgery he took his first steps, before a new operation expected in February this year.
– The leg his looks great, the implants are stable and he is very good at them. I could not have been happier with how he’s doing at the present time, says Bergh to ABC News.
– Vincent can not jump quite yet, but it’s probably only a matter of time before he bounces around, she continues.
– A great guy
Although Vincent not can jump up on the couch just yet, the quality of life of the little cat improved significantly after the operations.
– He runs around and plays with my dog Oliver. He lies in a bed, he dresses himself, and is simply a great guy. At most other expensive hostels he would have been killed. He would not have had a future, says Jones.
Bergh and her colleagues at Iowa State University hope the successful operation to Vincent, the term kanhjelpe researchers to improve implants and prostheses for other animals in the future.
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