Will a newborn kitten's broken leg heal naturally and correctly?

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My newborn kitten ( 4 days old ) was bitten by the mother for some reason and her leg was broken so i took her to the vet but he told me there is nothing he can do other than cleaning the wound and that the bone will form naturally. Will the bone form the right way ? Pet's info: Cat | American Longhair | Female

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

It depends on the type of break and where it occurred on the bone. Kittens heal really quickly, and a 4 day old kitten doesn't have much actual bone formation quite this early. It may heal funny or it may heal perfectly normal. There isn't a good way to splint a leg in such a tiny kitten that won't affect the normal growth of the surrounding bones. In the worse case, if the bone heals oddly, amputation is an option.

Will a newborn kitten's broken leg heal naturally and correctly?

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