Many cat owners are shocked to hear that cats have broken bones. In fact, cats can have skeletal problems just like people. In addition, because cats like to jump around, the chance of fractures is even greater. So, can a cat's fracture heal on its own? How much does cat fracture surgery cost? The editor has compiled and summarized it to help everyone better raise pets.

1. Can a cat’s fracture heal on its own?

It is not impossible for cats to heal their fractures on their own, and it depends on the situation.

1. If the severity is moderate, you can choose conservative medication;

2. If it is a severe fracture, the cat's fracture will need to go through a long recovery process. After determining the location of the fracture, it must receive professional fixation treatment, and finally inject anti-inflammatory drugs, and then consolidate it after surgery. All of them are indispensable. The process is complicated and won't be resolved in a short time.

How to check whether a cat has a fracture?

1. If the cat has no trauma, you can gently lay the injured cat down and touch it gently from the spine to the limbs. The cat will usually scream when the fracture is touched.

2. If the cat is found to be limping when walking, or screaming during palpation, it may be caused by the cat's fracture.

2. How much does cat fracture surgery cost?

Different materials, quantities, sizes, and prices are used for internal fixation of cat fractures. Generally, they range from several hundred to several thousand. The specific needs are determined according to the specific situation of the cat.

The principle of fracture treatment is the same, mainly using two methods: external fixation and internal fixation, and then waiting for the cat's bones to grow and recover on their own.

The treatment of cat fractures can refer to the following situations:

1. The condition is relatively simple and mild, and can be solved with external fixation, that is, splinting the cat. This method is cheap and effective for mild cases;

2. If the condition is serious and complicated, such as a comminuted fracture, then internal fixation is required. The operation is to insert steel plates, screws, etc. Whether to use external fixation or internal fixation depends on the condition.