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This is a process!
First, what kind of tape is that? You need to use sports tape, which I mentioned in my Post #7. Sports tape is available in the first aid aisle of stores. Sports tape is what you see on the legs of the kitten, "Twister," in the link I provided.
Second, you cannot tape her legs in place until you have worked her tendons for a few days to get them malleable.
Then, her legs need to be BRACED with splints and taped. You can use popsicle sticks as braces. You cut the popsicle stick to fit the leg below the joint. The kitten needs to be able to bend the leg.
Third, the whole thing needs to come off at night so the kitten gets a break. It's too much all at once.
I would caution you NOT to use a hairdryer as they get very hot very fast.
You may also want to hold off on making your video until you get used to what you are doing and can show some progress.
Be aware that the kitten will still not be able to use the legs normally right away, as this is a process that will take several weeks, and must be done daily while the kitten grows so that the tendons grow properly.
The tape is micropore surgical tape, as that is what I was being recommended to on some of the other articles given, too, and wasn't sure if sports was better or what. Is sports tape more stiff? We can get some if it is better.
So we should do the physiotherapy and then just let her keep dragging her legs around, and not brace or tape them, for a few days? Do you think it would be noticeable when they would be ready to be braced?
We are going to pass on the hair-dryer, then.
And yeah, I deleted the video since the taping method didn't work just yet! Wasn't sure if she would be able to stand up once taped, anyway. Makes sense since her legs are still very weak.
Sorry for all the questions! I know this is a process and will take time, I just want to make sure I am doing everything right and not harming her anymore.