A fractured tibia in a cat is a very serious injury, but not a verdict at all. If you deliver your crippled pet to the veterinarian as soon as possible and then monitor the bone healing process, then in 2-3 months the cat will be vigorous and healthy again.
It is generally accepted that cats are unusually agile, agile and flexible animals. Unfortunately, sometimes even they can get injured, for example, as a result of a fall from a height or as a result of the attack of another animal. One of the most common cat injuries is a tibia fracture.
First steps for fracture of the tibia in a cat
The most severe fractures of the tibia in cats are open fractures or closed fractures with displaced bones. These injuries are very painful for the animal, most often they are accompanied by shock and blood loss. The cat should be laid down as soon as possible, still on a stable and sturdy surface, such as a wide board. Only then can he be taken to the veterinary hospital. The doctor will examine the injured pet and inject him with pain relievers.
If the tibia is broken in a cat, then in many cases it is very difficult to combine both ends at the fracture site and fix them in this position with a bandage or plaster cast. That is why surgical intervention with the imposition of a pin is often used. The metal rod allows the edges of the bone to be tightly aligned, and it heals within 1-4 months. The speed of restoration of the integrity of the bone depends on the age and temperament of the animal, and on the conditions in which it lives.
Caring for a cat after a tibia fracture
If the fracture was open, then the veterinarian will install special drains into the wound, which serve to drain fluid during the healing period. The owner of the cat must monitor their integrity and cleanliness.
In any case, in the first days after the operation, you need to show the cat to the attending physician every day so that he monitors the condition of the animal and, if necessary, corrects the prescribed treatment.
Regardless of how the edges of the bone are fixed - with a pin, a cast or a tight bandage - the movement of the animal should be limited. Perhaps it is better for him to spend some time in the cage so that the cat does not injure the bone that has already begun to grow together. It will be useful to introduce special vitamin supplements for bone health into the animal's diet, which ones will prompt you in the veterinary clinic or pet store.
To prevent fractures, first of all, it is necessary to ensure that the cat does not have access to open windows and could not go out into the street, where he can become prey for stray dogs or get hit by a car.
