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My cat has a broken pelvis. Can she heal naturally or need surgery?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 11 months and 30 days old | 5 lbs

I got a cat on street broke her pelvis, I wonder if she can heal on her own or we have to do the operation. With infection and anemia, still stay in hospital.

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

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Published on June 29th, 2018

Poor girl. This is severe break and the pieces are not at all aligned. Unfortunately because the two bones are not aligned properly to heal back together naturally, this likely needs surgical correction. Poor kitty. : ( I recommend discussing with the vet about surgery for this poor kitty to help align the bones. I am not an orthopedic surgeon however, so a consult is needed to discuss if this particular break is repairable surgically or if there are other things that need to be done. Best wishes with your stray kitty Wen. Take care!

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on February 25th, 2017

    Oh no, poor Fawn! Without see her or her x-rays in person, I can't say for certain that surgery isn't possible. My best recommended for you is to take her into another vet for a second opinion, especially if she doesn't seem to be showing any improvement. That vet can let you know if they feel surgery is possible or not. I hope this helps and she feels better soon :-)

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