Oh do grow up? Shame to spoil good advice with a stupid comment!
We have a very big dog crate which has housed a puppy, an adult dog, a stray cat, an injured duck, and sick cats or anything recovering from surgery, (Not at the same time!) and with huge success. They simply do not understand they mustn’t jump around! Almost immobilising a cat such as yours is definitely going to increase its chances of a full recovery - whereas half giving in to the cat’s demands is never going to work. People, and specifically the Vet, do know best.
A big cage, a comfy bed, a water bowl fastened to the side at hip level, a small litter tray at one end - and if you or the cat can’t cope in the same room and it’s not reassured and comforted by your company, put the cage in another room and put on some background noise. So much better than letting him/her just be a cat and make the usual cat movements, which will aggravate the injury. You can always have some cuddle sessions if you’re sitting down and your cat will sit with you calmly. If not, you just have to be cruel to be kind. I know that Maine Coons can be a handful, but given that cats are reputed to sleep for 20 out of 24 hours, life shouldn’t be that difficult once you both get used to it. Be strong for both of you!
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