What should I do if my cat with folded ears is already sick?

Dec 16,2023
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Currently there is no treatment for this disease. Fold-eared cats can only take chondroitin, meloxicam and other drugs to relieve the condition of the cat. Due to genetic defects, folded-eared cats will develop cartilage abnormalities, Symptoms include arthritis, multiple joint pain, unwillingness to exercise, unwilling to jump high, short and thick tail, and inability to bend the base of the tail.

How to relieve pain in cats with folded ears:

1. Insist on giving the cat chondroitin. Chondroitin can provide a cushioning effect, easing the impact and friction during movement, which can help relieve the condition. Remember not to supplement calcium, otherwise it will accelerate the deterioration of the condition.

2. Don’t force the folded-eared cat to run. Ordinary cats can jump around, but Fold-eared cats cannot. Every step that Fold-eared cats take is painful.

3. Always have a cat-raising mentality of never abandoning or giving up. Due to the natural diseases of Fold-eared cats, Fold-eared cats will need more care. You must spend more time taking care of it and accompany it.

4. Pet medicine has not yet found a radical cure for skeletal genetic diseases in cats. However, current medical treatment can also alleviate the condition as much as possible and help folded-eared cats reduce their pain. Effectively slow down the deterioration of the disease and try to keep the cat healthy for a longer period of time.

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