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What to do if my cat has a broken leg and I can't get to the vet yet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I have a cat with a broken leg that just came inside. I have no idea how long he has been hit, however I need I emergency care for animals asap. Please tell me how to splint a broken leg on a cat until I can get it to a Dr. Or nothing else I can do at the moment now please in favor of the cat.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on February 17th, 2017

You can't splint a conscious cat, he must be put under general anesthesia for that. in most cases splints in cats are not successful, broken legs usually need to be repaired surgically. the only thing you can do until you bring him to the vet is putting him in a confined cage to limit his movement and prevent him from making the damage worse.

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    Answered By Silvia De Cecco, DVM, MRCVS

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    It is really difficut to splint a cat broken leg, I wouldn't recommend it as it would be really painful for him. Confine him in a cat carrier, try not to move him and bring him to the vet asap for further work up and pain management. Good luck.

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