However, if severe bone deformities have occurred, the outlook is poor. Hypervitaminosis A is a condition that develops in cats whose diets contain excessive amounts of vitamin A for example, diets that include a large quantity of liver. Although it is primarily considered a disorder of the nervous system, problems usually start when bony outgrowths form on the vertebrae.
These cause deformities, interfere with normal movement, and can lead to nerve damage. The bony outgrowths may also occur in the elbows and other joints of the legs. If treated early with a balanced diet , some signs may be reversed; however, skeletal changes are generally irreversible and the outlook is guarded.
Skeletal tumors can be benign or malignant cancerous. They can either begin in the bone or spread from tumors in other areas of the body.
The most common primary bone tumor is osteosarcoma of the radius, humerus, femur, or tibia. Less common tumors include chondrosarcoma, fibrosarcoma, and hemangiosarcoma. Signs include lameness, bone swelling, and fractures of the bone that are not caused by injury. X-rays of the affected limb can help confirm the diagnosis.
A bone biopsy is required to confirm the diagnosis. Untreated animals rarely live more than several months. The recommended treatments are limb amputation and chemotherapy. On average, cats live for 4 years after amputation. Bone fractures are often caused by car accidents, firearms, fights, or falls.
Fractures can involve single or multiple breaks in the bone and may be open also called compound or closed. Open fractures have a wound or break in the skin that is associated with the fracture; closed fractures are those that do not produce an open wound. The shape and severity of the fracture depends on the force and type of the trauma. Some common sites of fractures in cats include the thigh bone femur , pelvis, jaws, and tail vertebrae. Signs of fracture are general and include lameness, pain, and swelling.
X-rays are useful in determining the type and extent of the fracture. Referral to a veterinary orthopedic surgeon may be necessary, especially for complicated fractures.
Incomplete fractures in young, healthy cats can be treated with external splints or casts. Other injuries are treated with bone plates, screws, orthopedic wires, or pins. Bone grafts may be used to help healing.
Antibiotics are given to keep open fractures from becoming infected. Appropriate pain-relieving medication is used to reduce discomfort. Physical therapy may also be necessary. The outlook for recovery is usually good, depending on the injury and the success of the surgery. Users can customize their unique style according to their preferences.
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