How to Help a Cat With Leg Nerve Damage

These days pet owners are taking every step possible to protect the health and well-being of their cats. Even though nerve damage is usually not life threatening, it can be a scary situation for both the owner and feline. A trip to your veterinarian should be on the top of your to-do-list. Once your vet has diagnosed your cat with the leg nerve damage, it is time to get your pet home and on the road to recovery.

Things You'll Need

  • Cold compress
  • Warm compress
  • Splint
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Instructions

    • 1

      Keep your cat still. To prevent any further damage being done to the nerves, encourage your cat to lie in a crate or small room away from other animals. This is usually difficult for both the owner and cat.

    • 2

      Skip vigorous activities. Try not to let your cat run, play and jump. These sorts of activities can cause the nerves to tear or stretch further. You want let the nerves rest and repair themselves.

    • 3

      Apply a cold compress. On the first day of the injury, apply ice or cold packs three to four times a day for up to 10 minutes each setting. This will help to reduce swelling.

    • 4

      Apply a war compress. On the second day after the injury, apply a warm compress three to four times a day for up to 10 minutes each setting. You can create a warm compress by running warm water over a washcloth. Remember, the compress should be warm, not hot.

    • 5

      Buy a splint. Putting your cat's injured leg in a splint will give it extra support and help keep weight off the injury. You can buy splints for your cat at local pet stores and various online merchants.

    • 6

      Massage the cat's leg. To help aid in circulation, massage your cat's leg for five minutes every two hours.