Common causes of cat lameness:
1. Trauma: because of the cat itself I like to run up and down, and even jump directly from a high place, so sometimes there will be injuries, such as cat ligament damage, cat leg fracture and other symptoms, then the cat may have limp behavior. Or a cat and a companion were injured in a fight. Although the surface of the skin has healed, the subcutaneous tissue will start to inflame, and in severe cases, the wound will fester.
2. Caused by calcium deficiency: The cat’s sudden lameness may also be caused by calcium deficiency. If the cat’s calcium absorption is insufficient, its bones will become particularly fragile, which is very prone to some fractures. question. Or if the cat is deficient in calcium during bone growth and development, there may be bone deformities.
3. Broken nails: If the cat’s nails are too long or broken due to scratching foreign objects, but the owner does not find and deal with them in time, the broken nails of the cat may be infected with bacteria, dust, etc. Inflammation, even purulent and foul odor. Eventually limping due to pain in walking.
4. Heterotopic kneecap: If the cat’s kneecap is dislocated, it will also limp; similarly, if the cat has arthritis or other joint problems, it will also cause it to limp and walk. The range of activity will also be reduced.
How to treat a cat limp?
If the cat is limp due to trauma, broken nails, etc., the owner needs to check the condition of the cat’s wound. If the wound is not serious, you can give the cat antibiotics or apply anti-inflammatory to the wound. If the wound has become seriously inflamed and purulent, you need to take the cat to the veterinarian for medical treatment.
If the cat’s lameness is caused by calcium deficiency, the owner should readjust the cat’s diet, choose cat food rich in calcium, or appropriately add dried shrimp, bone broth, and beans to the cat food. Foods and goat milk and other calcium-rich complementary foods are given to cats. If you have time, you can also take your cat out to bask in the sun to increase calcium absorption.
If the cat’s lameness is caused by ectopic kneecap or arthritis, the owner needs to take the cat to the veterinary hospital in time to take a picture to check the specific situation, and then a professional veterinarian will give corresponding treatment.
Warm reminder: The cat’s sudden lameness may be caused by just waking up, or the cat is suffering from diabetes and other reasons, so when the owner finds the cat lame, he must To intervene and treat in time.
