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i would imagine splinting the leg would mean restricted movement of the leg for months possibly and months of pain, and it's probably not a guaranteed fix either.

amputation is quicker, should heal quickly and lets the cat get on with it's life.

i'm no vet though so good luck whatever you decide

How's he doing? Any updates?

I'd go with the amputation too - I've seen loads of cats with three legs and they manage just fine, a back leg, as others have said, is easier to loose than a front as there is not so much weight bearing on it.
I had a mog years ago that tore his cruciate ligament after being hit by a car - luckily that was the only damage and they repaired it - was pretty expensive though!! - but as he was such a huge mog and only 4yrs old they decided to give it a go. It worked very well and he lived to a ripe old age with only a slight limp and some loss of flexability when bending his leg, had the damage been more extensive I would have had no hesitation to loose the leg - he would have adapted just fine - animals really don't think cosmetically like we do and just get on with life!! Let us know how he gets on!

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