Hi There,

It's difficult to tell exactly where a fracture is without an x-ray, but once a cat is under anesthesia you can get a much better idea. Once the cat is totally relaxed the vet can move the leg around freely and determine if a fracture is present. Sometimes you can feel abnormal bone movement.

In my opinion this vet should have applied a splint to the leg to prevent the cat from further damaging the leg. Stabilizing the break would also go a long way toward helping the cat to be more comfortable. It would be a full-leg splint or cast, most likely. Surgery might be recommended at a later date, but you have already made it clear that you couldn't even afford x-rays. The vet should have been willing to work with you.

My vet would have skipped the anesthesia, taken an x-ray, and applied a splint. Perhaps if the kitty doesn't improve you can take her to another vet that would be willing to arrange a payment plan with you.

Thanks for caring for this special kitty. I will be thinking about her and wishing her the best.

Regards,
PHKitkat

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