Why is 6 weeks of strict rest needed for my cat's disc injury?

Hi there and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Keeping a small kitten quiet can be a challenge especially if healing is to take place, certainly. You may want to ask your veterinarian about whether the use of a sedative may be useful in this situation to help keep him relaxed and calm. A drug such as Gabapenitn may be useful as it can be used as a sedative in cats and also provides pain relief. This medication can be prescribed by your veterinarian. I hope this helps!

Yes, he will continue to improve over time. Luckily cats heal well with orthopedic injuries. Let him rest if he wants to and I would discourage jumping for another month so he won't injury the area again since it's not fully healed. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Chippy.

I'm so glad Allie can pee now and can be discharged tomorrow! He will need to rest to heal his broken pelvis. This means confinement to a crate or a small room to limit his movement at all times. No going outside, no playing, no running, no jumping. Make sure the crate is big enough for a bed, litter box, food, and water. He will need to be on strict cage rest for at least six weeks. Not following this could damage his pelvic healing and potentially cause problems with his bladder again. I hope this helps.

It's hard to say if this is a permanent change or not. The injury that is listed on the paper can be life-threatening. I would recommend strict confinement in a small kennel (like bed-rest for a human) to avoid aggravating the injury. After 4-6 weeks of rest, we will have a better idea if it is a permanent change or not.

It looks like the inactal is a vitamin supplement and the taxim is a broad spectrum antibiotic. If the other vet was treating for a suspected infection in her leg, then the antibiotic will help. I recommend giving the medications as directed, but rest for a week is also a good idea. Katie doesn't know what rest means so making sure she rests will give her time for her injury to heal. Kisses to Katie!

I would take him to a rehabilitation veterinarian who can do acupuncture also. I see many paralyzed animals that recover with neurological retraining exercises, laser, hydrotherapy and acupuncture. The sooner he receives treatment the better the outcome. Even if he doesn’t get 100% better many animals can still live a happy life with proper care from the owners. Please take him in soon to give him a chance. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Reg.

If the lameness has persisted for 3 weeks and you notice that there is a difference in the shape of the shoulder area and leg position, I fear that the injury could be more serious than a sprain. Muscle injuries normally recover in 4-5 days of rest and antinflammatories. I would recommend to have him reassessed, there is a medication that can be given at home prior to the visit to help with the stress, I would ask your vet. Hope this helps !