What can you do for a cat with a broken foot?

What can you do for a cat with a broken foot?

Soak the foot in warm Epsom salts water to relieve swelling. Then apply antibiotic ointment. 2. For cut or torn foot pads and broken nails, control the bleeding and treat as described in the articles First Aid for Torn Foot Pads and First Aid for Broken Nails.

What should I do if my cat has a broken foot?

Do not attempt to treat a compound fracture at home. Place the cat in a box lined with towels, using another to partially immobilize the animal for transport.

How can a cat walk with a broken leg?

For example, if she has fractured a leg bone, she may hold the injured leg up in the air and hop around on the other legs. Or, if she can put weight on the injured leg, she may walk with a limp. If your cat has fractures in multiple legs, she would likely be unable to walk at all.

Can a cat have a broken leg or pelvis?

There is always a chance that in addition to the broken limb or pelvis another part of the cat’s body may be injured so keep that in mind when examining the cat for injuries and exercise caution as you do so. The signs of a limb or pelvis fracture include: [3]

What should I put on my Cat’s broken paw?

You can purchase plastic splints, but in an emergency you can improvise with wooden dowels, or similar rigid objects. The splint should be the same length as the broken bone, plus the length of the paw. For example, if your cat’s forearm is broken, you measure the splint from the elbow to the tip of the toes. Secure the splint in place.

What should I do if my kitten has a broken leg?

Broken bones are painful so a kitten with a broken leg is likely to limp or not use the limb. If the leg has an odd angle in it, this is a clue, but not all fractures are this obvious. A limping cat is in pain so the only option is to have them assessed by a vet to identify the cause—be it a sprain, bite, or fracture.

How long does it take for a cat to heal from a broken foot?

Injuries and Age in Cats. A broken bone in a young cat may be healed successfully at home with splinting and keeping the animal quiet for as few as five weeks. A senior cat, due to age, may need to have his bones pinned by a vet and will take much longer to recuperate.

What should I do if my cat has a bone fracture?

Fractures heal best when the affected bone is kept still and undisturbed. Following veterinary treatment, you will need to keep your cat relatively still at home—no running or jumping. If she usually roams freely throughout your home, consider restricting her to a smaller area when you cannot supervise her.

Can a cat walk with a broken tail?

If your cat has fractures in multiple legs, she would likely be unable to walk at all. A pelvic fracture would make it very difficult for your cat to walk. If your cat has a spinal cord fracture, she may be unable to walk due to paralysis. With an injured tail, your cat may drag her tail when she walks or lack coordination in her back legs.