Spinal Trauma

Includes spinal fractures and fractured tail

Cause/Info

  • Cat damage, trauma from collision.
  • Unable to use hind limbs, unable to hang, or grip with/move toes.
  • Large bladder as unable to urinate.

Treatment Options

  • Veterinary confirmation required, euthanasia if confirmed.

Considerations

  • Depending where a tail is fractured it may exhibit similar symptoms to spinal trauma.
  • Tail ends often heal – check flight ability.