I have a feral cat that seems to have a broken leg. She will not let you catch her. We have set traps with no luck. Could the leg heal on its own?

Updated On June 22nd, 2016

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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First off, good on you for trying to cat and help this poor animal. A broken leg would be very painful, and definitely needs treatment. While broken legs can heal on their own, they won't heal correctly, and the cat may not be able to use the leg properly. I would recommend calling your local SPCA for help with trapping the cat, as she needs medical treatment as soon as possible.

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