Osteomyelitis

Osteomyelitis is an inflammation of the bone or bone marrow.

Bacterial infections usually cause this; however, they can also be caused by fungal infections.

Acute infection or a persistent infection can cause inflammation.

Infections from other parts of the body can enter the bloodstream and reach the bones or bone marrow, or another infection adjacent could cause the infection to the bone.

Roadside accidents or fractures to the bone and soft tissues are other prevalent sources of such ailments.

You'll need to provide a detailed history of your cat's health, including the beginning of symptoms and any incidences that may have contributed to this ailment.

Your vet may be able to tell if the disease is acute or chronic based on the information you offer.

The development of new bone growth over the region of the diseased bone will indicate the duration of the infection if it has gone undetected for a long time.

Your cat will be given a thorough clinical examination by your vet, which will include a chemical blood profile, a complete blood count (CBC), and a urinalysis.

If a fungal infection is suspected, further tests to isolate and identify the causal fungal organism may be performed.

X-rays of the damaged bones may reveal chronic infections as well as abnormalities in bone structure.

Changes might manifest as bone resorption, fracture gap widening, and other problems.

Ultrasound imaging will provide your vet with a better image of the bones, which may reveal pus accumulations.

In some instances, a surgical sample of the bone may be performed for additional confirmation.

In the case of systemic illnesses, your vet will take a blood sample and grow the causal organism within the sample to discover the best antibiotic medications for therapy.