Cat with dislodged xiphoid process

[!dr_nick!]

I have a 1 yr old, male, tabby cat. Recently I noticed a protrusion at the base of his sternum. I visited the local vet, who ran a series of xrays showing that the xiphoid process had dislodged ventrally. Because the cat does not exhibit a painful response on palpation (I can push it back flush with the rib cage with no pain, but obvious crepitus), she felt like surgery was unnecessary, although she gave me the option to have it wired back in place. I do not want to put the cat through unnecessary thoracic surgery, although I also do not want to put him at risk for further complications. I appreciate any advice, and I intend to consult a cat specialist soon. Thank you.

 

[LITTLEWINKY]

I have a 1 yr old, male, tabby cat. Recently I noticed a protrusion at the base of his sternum. I visited the local vet, who ran a series of xrays showing that the xiphoid process had dislodged ventrally. Because the cat does not exhibit a painful response on palpation (I can push it back flush with the rib cage with no pain, but obvious crepitus), she felt like surgery was unnecessary, although she gave me the option to have it wired back in place. I do not want to put the cat through unnecessary thoracic surgery, although I also do not want to put him at risk for further complications. I appreciate any advice, and I intend to consult a cat specialist soon. Thank you.

Hi, Hopefully I will be able to contact you somehow as I have a cat that has what your tabby had. My cat is tender and very uncomfortable with this displaced xiphoid and she said it was attached by cartilage and there was no surigical option. Could you update me on what you found out and how your cat healed?

 

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