How to Heal a Cat's Broken Toe

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How to Heal a Cat's Broken Toe | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by cpdowell | permalink
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When your cat is injured, your first instinct is to grab him and rush to the veterinarian's office. This is not always the best first move. If you suspect your cat has a broken toe and you don't pause to treat it first, the time you spend in the waiting room could see a simple hairline fracture develop into something much more complicated. As your...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_4855484_heal-cats-broken-toe.html ^[1]

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Fracture of the Digit in Cats More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Epipsychidion | permalink
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Fractures of the bones of the digits (toes) are usually the result of trauma and often produce a severe lameness of the affected limb with swelling and discomfort of the toe. The swelling and lameness may improve with time and rest.
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For further reading: http://www.petplace.com/article/cats/diseases-conditions-of-cats/bones-joints-muscles/fracture-of-the-digit-in-cats ^[2]

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How to Splint a Cat's Broken Leg More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Peter Sju 00f 6lander | permalink
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If your cat has broken one of her legs and you can't get in contact with a veterinarian, you may need to splint your cat's leg yourself. Ask someone to help you, as two heads are better than one, and four hands are better than two,...
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Cat has broken toe and it's no healing after 10 weeks. • /r/AskVet More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Marc Hallen | permalink
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Species: Feline Age: 8 Sex/Neuter status: Male and Neutered Breed: Tabby Body weight: 12lbs History: Lots of irrelevant injuries Clinical...
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For further reading: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskVet/comments/37nf3v/cat_has_broken_toe_and_its_no_healing_after_10/ ^[4]

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How to Treat a Torn Cat Nail - Pets Adviser More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Emilie Lety - Adams | permalink
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Cats love to scratch, but a ripped claw can abruptly end playtime. Learn how to treat a torn cat nail and nurse your pet back to health using these steps.

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1. http://www.ehow.com/how_4855484_heal-cats-broken-toe.html

2. http://www.petplace.com/article/cats/diseases-conditions-of-cats/bones-joints-muscles/fracture-of-the-digit-in-cats

3. http://www.wikihow.com/Splint-a-Cat%27s-Broken-Leg

4. https://www.reddit.com/r/AskVet/comments/37nf3v/cat_has_broken_toe_and_its_no_healing_after_10/

5. http://www.petful.com/pet-health/how-to-treat-a-torn-cat-nail/