What can be done for a cat with a dislocated hip?

Answer by  keepsmiling (648)

For cats with hip dislocation surgery is almost always necessary. The recommended surgery for this condition in cats is called a Femoral Head Ostectomy or FHO. While this surgery is expensive it is less then other procedures.

Answer by  DDeSoto (196)

A dislocation can be easily fixed by a vet without the cost of surgery. If it can't than its a bigger problem like a break or strain. In that case move objects the cat uses to places it can easily access or jump to. Give it nice soft things too.

Answer by  amgall (39)

There are 2 ways of treating: surgically or conservatively. You can choose an FHO, or you can replace the hip and hold in place with a pin. If you choose the conservative option, it involves anesthetising the cat, and manually replacing the hip (possible within a short time of the dislocation occurring).

Answer by  ramoskenneth285 (631)

Treating dislocated hip has two ways,either surgically or conservatively.If you try the surgical way,usually recommended by the veterinarian,it will be a permanent fix.The surgical option are either doing an FHO or femoral head osteotomy.While the conservative management involves anesthetizing your cat and manually replacing the hip.If it is a new injury this could be heal.

Answer by  Rebeccaz (23)

Surgery can be an option, as well as amputation if it's bad enough. There's a possibility that the cats hip can be snapped back into place.