How Can I Improve My Cat's Leg

[shihans]

Hello There,
Three days before my cat fell down from 10th floor to 1st floor.I took him to the vet and vet advised me to leave the cat alone it'll heal naturally.He provided three injections I've completed those three.
Is there any faster way to heal his bone?
Any particular food or any kind of Extra care

 

[Maurey]

Was an X-ray taken? In your position, I’d definitely be going to another vet. Broken legs in cats are typically splinted or put in a cast.

 

[BellaGooch]

Not an expert, but I tend to agree with Maurey . That doesn’t seem right. It seems like it should be taken care of alternatively. Please keep us posted!

 

[shihans]

I went to two different vet first vet gave an anesthesia and made a pressure bandage but it fell down within an hour then my cat started crying i immediately took him to another vet who suggested me three days long injection.Getting the first injection he went calm.
There was no X-ray taken
Actually in Bangladesh.There is no good vet available that's why I am going through some troubles

 

[Kieka]

Confinement and rest are the best options. The less movement your cat has the cleaner the break will heal because the parts won't move as much. If you can contain your cat to a small room that or even a kennel for a week or two that can actually be very helpful for the leg. My cat broke his leg years ago, then rebroke it again a few months later. With the second time my vet just splinted it and he was in a kennel just big enough for him to lay down with a litter box food and water. And that's with a cat specialist vet in the US and after major surgery to install a rod in it the first time (which was removed after the second break). Rest for up to 4 weeks to give the bone time to stabilize before encouraging light activity again.

As for food, if you have leftover bones from meals or can buy some bones from a local source. Put the bones in a large pot of water, bring the water to a boil then reduce the heat to low so it just simmers for a 10-12 hours (if you have a crock pot on low for half a day) to make a bone broth. If you have apple cider vinegar add two tablespoons to the water but if you don't have it it's fine. Leaving some meat on the bone and cartilage is fine as well. Strain the liquid after 12 hours and let cool. The bone broth will contain a good amount of collegen which can help bones. If you can, freeze it into cubes and defrost as needed to make it last longer. It's also good for humans so you can use it in place of water in recipes but it will add some flavor and if you eat meat yourself.

 

[Mamanyt1953]

AH. Different situation then. Keep him as quiet as possible. DO NOT let him out at all. He's going to be very sore, so be careful when you have to handle him. There are cat foods in the USA that promote joint and bone health, usually marketed as for older cats. See if you can find that, and yes, bone broth is wonderful and will certainly help.

 

[di and bob]

Yes, I would try to confine him to a smaller space, give him good nutritious food and try to keep him off the leg as much as possible. Make him a comfy soft bed to lie in, a folded blanket would work.

 

[shihans]

Thanks to all the guys helping me out
I'll try to give him the broth and try to keep him in a small room but he keeps meowing if i don't open my room bed.He usually live with me right under the bed.He is getting sleep and rest for like 14-16 hours.I'll keep posting his update!

 

[Mamanyt1953]

Please do. We'll worry if we don't hear from you. If he rests better in your room near you, he may be better off in there with you. Calm in a larger space is better than upset in a smaller one.

 

[di and bob]

Yes, I agree, if eh's ha[[ier and quieter with you, let him.

 

[shihans]

Hey guys can i call this any kind of progress?
My cat is trying to walk and he is denying to live in a small space he is walking around the house.
Should I let him do this???

 

[Maurey]

Given that he's likely suffered a fracture or break, it may be wise to enforce him living in the small space for at least two to ideally four weeks. Personally, I'd suggest closer to six, if possible, given that he's not got a cast or splint on to immobilise his leg.