Will constant paw fluid buildup in my active kitten cause damage?

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I rescued a kitten with radial nerve paralysis, who isn't taking to splints and bandages as she licks tills it fails or she bleeds. Plus frequent vet visits are really stressful for her. I'm trying liquid bandages now. As long as I can manage her wounds, I don't want to amputate. She's really active, which means that the bone at the top of the paw is constantly banged and fluid builds there. Vet said it's seroma. If we don't amputate, will this constant build-up cause any long term damage? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 7 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

Yes - frequent and recurrent trauma could lead to the skin becoming permanently damaged or even broken - risking infection of the underlying bone. Recovery of function following radial nerve injury is very rare and the majority of cases do require amputation - especially in young active patients which do not rest!

Will constant paw fluid buildup in my active kitten cause damage?

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