VINCENT, a 3-year-old short-haired cat, has had extremely rare implants fitted thanks to Iowa State University’s (ISU) Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center.

    Amazing video footage shows Vincent now thinking nothing of strolling across an exam room with his new found legs.

    The titanium-alloy prosthetics are state-of-the-art in design according to vet Dr. Mary Sarah Bergh who attached them.

    It’s estimated as few as a dozen cats worldwide have anything like the design now helping Vincent — which involves the metal poles poking out through his skin.

    The design of the implants allows for the cats bones to grow onto the titanium shafts to support his weight. But the titanium shaft is exposed to the environment, which puts Vincent at risk for infection and is an ongoing challenge Dr. Bergh and his owner Cindy Jones.

    Cindy, from Nevada, Iowa, first found Vincent at the Story County Animal Shelter when someone brought him in as a kitten missing his hind legs.

    Vincent’s first surgery occurred in February 2014, and he was taking his first steps within days of the procedure.

    A second surgery followed earlier this year in February, and he’s undergone subsequent treatments to gradually lengthen the prosthetic legs.

    Eventually, they’ll be as long as the hind legs of an average house cat to normalize his gait. At that point, he should be able to get around with little difficulty — even if he wants to try jumping. (SD-Agencies)