If the cat's leg has only a skin injury, that is, no bones are damaged, you can use an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory spray after treating the wound, and then use a traditional Chinese medicine powder that can promote wound healing. If the trauma is relatively large, systemic antibiotics containing cephalexin, amoxicillin, clavulanate potassium and other ingredients need to be used in conjunction. Finally, it is necessary to wear a collar on the pet to prevent wound infection caused by licking.

Will cats’ leg injuries heal on their own?

If your cat only suffers superficial injuries to its legs, it can usually recover on its own. However, it is recommended that owners should tidy up and disinfect the cat’s wounds in time to avoid infection of the wounds. If a cat’s legs suffer injuries such as bone cracks, severe trauma, muscle strain, or dislocation, it will be difficult to recover on its own. In severe cases, it needs to be taken to a pet hospital for timely treatment of the trauma.

Can I use povidone iodine if my cat’s leg is injured? ?

Povidone iodine can be used after a cat's leg is injured. After the cat is injured, if the wound is shallow, the blood flow is small, and the coagulation function is good, then you only need to use a cotton swab dipped in iodophor to disinfect the wound. Be gentle when disinfecting to avoid affecting the trauma and causing the cat to have a stress reaction. . However, if the cat has a deep wound and a large blood flow, gauze should be used to press the wound in time to stop the bleeding. At the same time, if the wound is deep or large, it needs to be sent to the doctor in time for suturing.

Notes:

If the cat has a large wound on its leg, it is necessary to change the dressing regularly after suturing and keep the wound dry. At the same time, pay attention to prevent the cat from licking the wound and aggravating the infection. FakeIf the cat's wound becomes suppurative, it is necessary to clean the wound and use systemic anti-infective drugs to reduce inflammation.

If a lot of watery or pus-like material is found on the surface of the wound, it mainly indicates the existence of varying degrees of infection. In view of the situation of wound infection, timely anti-infectious treatment is required.