Should I amputate my cat's broken leg due to low bone density?

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My cat has a bad break in her right femur obviously taken straight to vets, she has low bone density and they have said if they try to screw and plate her leg there is a chance that it might shatter have also given the option of amputation, she is home with us till surgery on Monday, she is on high pain relief administered 3 x morphine daily and 1 dose of Metacam they want the swelling to go down, at the moment we have opted for amputation are we doing the right thing, Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Female | spayed | 13 years and 11 months old | 5 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Stitch! I think you are doing the right thing. If her bone density isn't normal then she will have a hard time healing and it will take her longer, could be more painful and put her through more. Amputating the leg will be uncomfortable for her for 5-7 days then she will do great. Cats do well on 3 legs! I wish you the best!

Should I amputate my cat's broken leg due to low bone density?

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