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It’s about four months old; this morning at 8 it fell from the fifth floor to the first floor. At first there was blood from the mouth and nose, but that has stopped now, though it is wheezing and has a broken leg.
Based on your description, after falling from a height your cat very likely has internal bleeding, fractures, and a ruptured palate, and the wheezing could be from pneumothorax or pulmonary hemorrhage caused by the impact. The best approach for a cat that has fallen is to take it to a veterinary hospital to assess the damage, including X-rays, ultrasound, and comprehensive blood chemistry and a complete blood count.
Can a cat’s broken leg heal on its own?
A mild cat leg fracture can self-heal; severe cases with muscle death, lameness or inability to stand need a vet. Treatment is internal or external fixation; add nutrition for healing.
How Long Until a Puppy With a Broken Leg Can Walk?
Most puppies walk normally 2-3 months after treatment. Get external or surgical fixation and limit exercise until bones heal; add calcium for recovery.
How long does it take a dog’s broken leg to heal?
With prompt treatment, a dog's fracture usually heals in about two months, though the exact time depends on the break, age, and health. See a vet promptly; surgery to realign the bone prevents deformity, while untreated misalignment can cause permanent lameness.
What does a cat’s broken leg look like?
A broken leg causes severe pain, so the cat lifts the limb or cannot walk. Touch shows clear bone shift and uneven broken ends with a strong pain reaction. See a vet for X-ray; severe cases need surgery and then limited activity, no jumping, plus nutrition.
Can a dog’s broken leg still be set after more than 24 hours?
A dog's broken leg can generally still be treated after over 24 hours. Earlier surgery is best, but mild fractures may heal with splinting in about 2 months, while severe ones need surgery.
My cat fell from the fifth floor; its leg is broken and it cannot see – what now?
A fall with a broken leg and blindness needs a full vet check; the leg needs internal or external fixation to avoid lifelong disability, and the blindness may be nerve compression. Hidden internal injuries are possible.
How to Tell If a Dog’s Leg Is Broken, Dislocated or Sprained
After being hit, a dog that will not bear weight with swelling and redness may have a fracture, soft-tissue injury or dislocation. Get an X-ray; delaying leaves a limp.
My cat’s hind legs are paralyzed as if broken; is there any hope, can it heal on its own, and if treatable how much would it cost?
Hind-leg paralysis often comes from spinal injury, nerve damage, neuritis, stroke, or poor circulation; treatments and costs differ, and some injuries are incurable. Spinal injury from a fall may be treated with medication or physical therapy (about 1000-5000 yuan). Always get a vet exam to find the cause.
My dog’s leg is injured and the skin is broken
Broken skin, hair loss, and scabs from a superficial wound need iodine disinfection and antibiotic ointment plus a collar. If from skin disease, get a scrape test first.