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Can a cat recover from an injured leg?

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Anna Lee
Whether a cat's injured leg can recover on its own needs to be judged based on the specific situation. If only the skin is damaged and the bones are not broken, through active and effective care, it can recover on its own without special treatment. If the fall is serious and a fracture occurs, if it is not treated in time, it may affect the normal development of the bones, causing the condition to continue to worsen and usually cannot be recovered. When a cat’s leg is injured after a fall, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular pet hospital for relevant examinations, and then take treatment measures according to the cause of the disease.

1. Why can a cat recover from an injured leg

If the injury is only minor, the skin is damaged, the amount of bleeding is small, and there is no swelling or matrix pain, by using iodine After disinfection with voltaic or hydrogen peroxide, the local skin will recover on its own, and it can usually recover on its own without special treatment.

2. Why can’t a cat recover if its leg is injured?

If the leg injury is serious and a fracture occurs, if corresponding treatment measures are not taken in time, it may cause local injuries. The occurrence of swelling and severe pain affects the recovery time and generally cannot achieve the purpose of recovery.

3. Causes and symptoms of cat leg injuries

Usually caused by falls during running, local skin swelling, redness, and pain will occur. When walking or running This will cause the pain to continue to worsen.

4. Treatment methods for injured cat legs

If the injury is only minor, you can take antibiotics and analgesic drugs under the guidance of a doctor to improve it; if there is a local fracture, It can be improved with plaster fixation. In severe cases, surgical treatment is required under the guidance of a doctor.

5. Daily care for cats with injured legs

During the recovery period, you need to rest in bed, do not run around, and eat more calcium-containing foods, such as eggs, beef, and chicken breasts. Meat, etc., can supplement nutrients and help the body recover to a certain extent. And you need to go to the hospital for regular check-ups to understand the specific conditions of leg recovery.