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Can a kitten with rickets recover and avoid lifelong medication?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 months and 18 days old

Can a kitten with rickets ever be normal after taking the right medicines? Or it should always be on medication?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on December 19th, 2018

The outlook for treating rickets is good if there are no broken bones or irreversible damage to the bone. The primary treatment is to correct the diet, and there should be no need for lifelong medication. Best of luck.

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