How do I help my crazy cat with a broken leg?

Question

Seriously. He's crazy. Broke his leg about a week ago. Took him to the vet. Now he's is a splint. The thing is I can't make him comfortable. I have to confine him. He freaks out in his kennel. He jumps around in the little room I made him in my bathroom cabinet. But if I let him stay in the bathroom he sleep in his litter box. Gross. I'm just scared he's gonna hurt himself more. What should I do? I'm a first time cat owner so any tips appriciated.

Answer 1

No real advise, just sympathy.  Our kitten spent 6 weeks in a dog crate in our dining room.  He had 3 different casts because he kept ripping them off.  

Like I said no real tips, but it does heal!!

Answer 2

Let him sleep in his litter if he wants to, they do this for some reason. If you go to any vets you'll notice a lot of the cats there sleep in the litter, it's weird, it's like it comforts them. And if there's no broken skin it's ok, just make sure there's no dookie or wee in there although he'll probably make a deposit at some point.

Answer 3

Keep the litter box clean and let him sleep there...it probably feels comfortable and keeps his weight distributed evenly. Like when you lay in the sand at the beach.

Answer 4

Well, for a start..

DONT LOCK A CAT UP IN A LITTLE ROOM.

Answer 5

While working at the vets, we would see a lot of what you are going through.  I truly understand your frustration.  You are not alone.  I applaud your continued efforts in following your vets advice.  If, however, you kitty is stressing himself out more by the confinement, he may be one that your vet would approve the use of your bedroom.  Explain the situation to him.  Only you know how bad it is.  

As for sleeping in the litter pan.  Consider getting two of them if you have the room.  Maybe that would help.  Keep telling yourself - this to shall pass.  They really are healing machines.  I am sure you are doing just fine.  :)