Rickets is one of the most dangerous diseases. Its cause is a serious violation of the metabolic process in the animal's body. Most often, rickets occurs in kittens, but in rare cases, the disease can develop in an adult cat. The disease is treated in several ways, including both medical methods and traditional medicine.
Treatments for rickets in cats
The method of treating rickets in cats is not chosen in accordance with the opinion of the owner, but solely on the basis of the clinical picture of the disease. The fact is that rickets can occur for various reasons. For example, if metabolism is disturbed in the animal's body, it is enough to simply change the diet. In cases where the disease was initially not identified, and it became the cause of curvature or underdevelopment of the limbs, it will not be possible to cure it with folk remedies.
It is rather difficult to identify the cause of rickets on your own. If you have even the slightest suspicion, it is best to immediately seek help from a specialist. A veterinarian can diagnose rickets and determine its cause, as well as methods of treatment, only on the basis of a visual examination, X-rays and special laboratory tests.
Treatment of rickets by changing the diet
Regardless of the form of rickets, a prerequisite for treating the disease is to change the cat's diet. As a rule, specialists immediately appoint a transition to special feed. Please note that a cat with rickets needs to get a sufficient amount of vitamins D and A.
Rickets significantly weakens the skeleton of cats and slows down their physical development. That is why the animal needs to include in the diet the maximum amount of calcium-rich foods - meat, milk, cottage cheese, fish, eggs and cereals.
Please note that drinking water for the cat must be freely available. In no case should a state of thirst or dehydration of the body be allowed. Such a nuance can not only complicate the treatment of rickets, but also make all attempts useless.
Aloe juice should be regularly added to food for a cat. If the animal refuses to eat food with such an additive, you can use a regular dropper by simply dropping a small amount of juice into the oral cavity.
Medical treatment for rickets in cats
If it is impossible to cope with rickets by changing the cat's diet, the veterinarian will additionally prescribe special procedures. Most often, cats are treated with a special quartz apparatus in a specialized animal clinic.
The owner should carefully monitor the daily routine of his pet. Massage, a set of special physical activities and regular walks in the sun - all this should be part of the daily schedule of a weakened animal.
