Cat limping after cage rest

Hoping to get some help. My cat fractured her hip, and had X-Rays done and all her hip and bones were in the correct place and it was a small fracture, so the vet advised there was no need to operate and 6 weeks of cage rest would sort that.
6weeks have passed and she has a small limp still, she’s jumping and running with ease but has a tiny limp when walking. Is this normal or should I put her back in the cage?

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Onestarlitnight

After six weeks she probably needs to exercise her muscles.. I'd give it a week or so to see how she does..
Her muscles have gone atrophied and need to be strengthened with exercise

Fswain · 22-25, F

@Onestarlitnight that does make sense, I will monitor her to see how she gets on.
Thank you

BizSuitStacy · M

Cats are notoriously fast healers from bone fractures. She's probably going to be fine, but you might check it out with your vet.

funfan · 51-55, M

Do keep us updated on her health, ok?

4meAndyou · F

I advise you to ask your vet.

TheLordOfHell · 41-45

Awe that poor girl. If she is hopping around on it, she should be ok. The limp may be a permanent thing

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TheLordOfHell · 41-45

@Fswain Awe she is still a youngin. Lots and lots of time to work off that injury. I don't blame you tho, I'd lose my mind if something happened to my kitty.

sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M

@TheLordOfHell

TheLordOfHell · 41-45

@sunsporter1649 Awe what a cute little baby

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