Cat's paw fracture: treatment at home
Cats are very curious and brave animals. With the onset of heat, they fly for a bird or bug from an open window or balcony. In most cases they land safely, but still they can be injured. The most common is a broken paw.
A cat has a unique ear structure that helps it determine its body position. This is why a cat always lands on its paws. But there are often obstacles in the form of trees, canopies, large rocks and so on. That's how cats get hurt. But also as a result of an accident, a cat may get a fracture, and naturally the thighs.
How do you determine a fracture
At home, you can determine if an animal's foot is broken. The obvious signs of a closed fracture include almost instant swelling of the leg, the pet will press the leg and stand on three, the limb may have an unnatural position, can be twisted. If you feel it, you will feel the movement of the bones where it shouldn't be, you may hear a crunch. The cat's behavior will show that he is in a lot of pain and his pupils will be dilated.
An open fracture is not difficult to recognize as there will be an open wound with an protruding bone. Could be a lot of bleeding.
First aid to the fracture.
If the fracture is open, the first thing to do is to stop the bleeding. First treat your hands, then apply a bandage. Caution: Do not use cotton wool under any circumstances! The hairs will clog up in the wound and eventually rot. If you want to make a bandage with cotton wool, wrap it in two layers of bandage or gauze.
If your cat is bleeding heavily, you should stop it immediately. If there is no harness, wrap your finger with a clean cloth and squeeze the vessel. When a clot is present it will block the bleeding and you can open the wound.
If there is bleeding in the lower part of the hind leg, you should clamp it in the inner thigh. If there is bleeding at the bottom of the foreleg, squeeze an artery above the elbow, so to speak, from the inside of the paw.
When the bleeding has stopped, fix the leg in the position it is in. Do not be smart - do not try to put the bone in its place. This will cause pain shock and may damage the tissue.
If the fracture is closed, use an elastic bandage or reattach a ruler to the leg with a regular bandage. If the fracture is open, do not touch it. Take your cat to the vet if it is open.
Your vet will use an X-ray to determine the severity of the fracture and prescribe measures. If the fracture is standard, then a splint or longet will be applied. If the bones are severely displaced, surgery will be necessary. After the surgery, a course of antibiotics will be required to prevent the development of pathogenic flora.
A fractured femur in a cat is more difficult to treat than a fractured foreleg, especially if the femoral neck is broken. This is complicated by chipped or torn ligaments. Such a fracture heals within three months. It is rare that a cat's hip fracture can be treated without surgery. During the recovery period, a biweekly X-ray will be required to monitor the correct fusion of the bone.
Don't try to do without veterinary care. It's impossible to get proper rehabilitation at home. You can tritely fix the bone with a shift - it will join together.
While the fracture is healing, limit your pet's activity by not jumping on tables or window sills, or running around playing with him.
A cat has a unique ear structure that helps it determine its body position. This is why a cat always lands on its paws. But there are often obstacles in the form of trees, canopies, large rocks and so on. That's how cats get hurt. But also as a result of an accident, a cat may get a fracture, and naturally the thighs.
How do you determine a fracture
At home, you can determine if an animal's foot is broken. The obvious signs of a closed fracture include almost instant swelling of the leg, the pet will press the leg and stand on three, the limb may have an unnatural position, can be twisted. If you feel it, you will feel the movement of the bones where it shouldn't be, you may hear a crunch. The cat's behavior will show that he is in a lot of pain and his pupils will be dilated.
An open fracture is not difficult to recognize as there will be an open wound with an protruding bone. Could be a lot of bleeding.
First aid to the fracture.
If the fracture is open, the first thing to do is to stop the bleeding. First treat your hands, then apply a bandage. Caution: Do not use cotton wool under any circumstances! The hairs will clog up in the wound and eventually rot. If you want to make a bandage with cotton wool, wrap it in two layers of bandage or gauze.
If your cat is bleeding heavily, you should stop it immediately. If there is no harness, wrap your finger with a clean cloth and squeeze the vessel. When a clot is present it will block the bleeding and you can open the wound.
If there is bleeding in the lower part of the hind leg, you should clamp it in the inner thigh. If there is bleeding at the bottom of the foreleg, squeeze an artery above the elbow, so to speak, from the inside of the paw.
When the bleeding has stopped, fix the leg in the position it is in. Do not be smart - do not try to put the bone in its place. This will cause pain shock and may damage the tissue.
If the fracture is closed, use an elastic bandage or reattach a ruler to the leg with a regular bandage. If the fracture is open, do not touch it. Take your cat to the vet if it is open.
Your vet will use an X-ray to determine the severity of the fracture and prescribe measures. If the fracture is standard, then a splint or longet will be applied. If the bones are severely displaced, surgery will be necessary. After the surgery, a course of antibiotics will be required to prevent the development of pathogenic flora.
A fractured femur in a cat is more difficult to treat than a fractured foreleg, especially if the femoral neck is broken. This is complicated by chipped or torn ligaments. Such a fracture heals within three months. It is rare that a cat's hip fracture can be treated without surgery. During the recovery period, a biweekly X-ray will be required to monitor the correct fusion of the bone.
Don't try to do without veterinary care. It's impossible to get proper rehabilitation at home. You can tritely fix the bone with a shift - it will join together.
While the fracture is healing, limit your pet's activity by not jumping on tables or window sills, or running around playing with him.
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