Treatment methods for femoral head fractures in cats

1. Minor bone fractures

If the cat only has a minor bone fracture, external fixation is usually used. , use cotton board to fix the cat’s wound. Then put the cat in a cage for rest and limit its movement. Oral calcium can also be used to promote bone recovery. At the same time, the surgical site of the cat must be kept hygienic to avoid getting wet or bitten by the cat. It is best to wear an Elizabethan ring on the cat.

2. Comminuted fractures

If the cat’s fracture is severe and comminuted, the effect of drug treatment will be relatively poor, and it is best to treat it through surgery. For example, if there is a fracture or crack in an important part such as the pelvis, internal fixation surgery is required. The fractured parts are connected with steel plates and nails, sutured, and then allowed to heal slowly.

A femoral head fracture in cats will not heal on its own

Once a cat has a femoral head fracture, it needs timely treatment. The fracture problem will not heal on its own. Although cats’ physical recovery ability is higher than that of humans, there is no way that fractures can be recovered and healed on their own. In severe cases, cats may require amputation.