Cats are one of the pets that people like, and their cute, gentle appearance and lively and cute personality are loved by people.
However, whether it is a pet or a human, you may encounter accidents in your life, and cat fractures are also a common situation.
Below I will introduce some basic knowledge and coping methods for cat fractures.
First, what is a cat fracture? A cat fracture refers to a fracture of the cat's body bones, which are usually caused by external forces or cat's own activities.
Some common reasons include falling, being crushed by a vehicle, fighting, wrestling, etc.
As age, the bone density of elderly cats will gradually decrease, and they are prone to loose fractures, which require more attention and care. There are also many types of fractures in cats, the most common of which are limb fractures and pelvic fractures.
Limb fractures include upper (forelimb) and lower (hind limb) fractures.
Pelvic fractures are usually caused by car accidents or high altitude drops. They are a serious type of fracture and require timely measures.
When you find a cat fracture, safety is the most important thing.
Stay calm as much as possible and do not frighten or over-excite the cat to avoid worsening.
Next, different response measures will be taken depending on the severity of the cat's fracture.
For mild fractures, the wound bleeding can be temporarily controlled, and then the cat can be placed in a quiet place, and do not let it move, waiting for the doctor's diagnosis and treatment.
If the cat can still stand or walk, it is best to add some protective items to it, such as suspenders, bandages, etc. to relieve the pain.
For severe fractures, emergency treatment is required and promptly sent to the pet hospital.
When the cat is taken to the hospital, you can try to secure the cat in the car with a pad or blanket to reduce the damage.
During the treatment process, the doctor will check the injury through X-ray and take corresponding measures.
Since the treatment methods for different fractures vary, treatment plans need to be formulated based on the cat's condition.
When a cat's fracture is completely cured, it is necessary to carry out corresponding nursing work, such as taking the cat for regular reexamination and rehabilitation exercises.
In addition, a reasonable diet, regular physical examinations, and a comfortable and safe living environment are also important measures to prevent cat fractures.
In short, when we find a cat fracture, we need to remain calm and take effective measures in a timely manner.
If we can prevent it in advance and avoid cats from encountering accidents such as falling and car accidents, we can minimize the occurrence of cat fractures.
As pet owners, we need to always pay attention to and take care of our cats and treat them as important members of our family.