Lameness in the legs of cats with folded ears is not necessarily a disease. Lameness in cats may also be caused by leg injuries, such as leg fractures, foot pad injuries, broken nails, interdigital inflammation, etc., which can all lead to lameness in cats. There are also some internal diseases that can cause cats to show symptoms of lameness, such as calcium deficiency or neurological problems. At this time, it is recommended that the owner take the folded-eared cat to the pet hospital for examination to determine whether it is an internal or external injury. Disinfection and bandaging are required for external injuries, and surgical treatment is required for internal injuries.

Symptoms of the disease in cats with folded ears

1. The tail is short, stiff, and cannot be bent

After the disease occurs in cats with folded ears, the disease is the most serious The place is the tail and limbs. The tail will become thicker due to bone hyperplasia, the flexibility will decrease, it will not be able to swing, and it will be painful when touched.

2. Abnormal curvature, hyperplasia or lumps in the limbs

After limb lesions, the most obvious manifestation of a cat with folded ears is an unwillingness to walk or lameness. The hind limbs will be shorter than the forelimbs and very stiff, causing pain when flexing, causing it to sit in a human-like posture. At the same time, the joints and toes will also be deformed due to swelling of the joints.

3. Abnormal growth of toenails

Generally, the abnormality of toenails is that the pads are thicker than normal cats, and the back paws are also abnormally thick. When the cat sits upright, the pillow meat of the back paws It cannot touch the ground.