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Limping cat.

Species: Cat
Breed: long hair (used to b
Age: 5-8 years
My cat is limping, she is not putting weight on her left hind leg. She isn't cut or bleeding. I didn't see anything stuck in her footpad, and she didn't seem to mind me feeling her leg. What could be wrong? Should I take her to a vet?


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Online vet, Dr. Marie

Dr. Marie replied:

Sorry to her that Tittertat is not well. (Cute name by the way.)

The most common reason for a cat to be limping is if she has suffered a bite wound from another cat. Often the original wound will heal but there can be infection in the skin underneath. If this is the case then the only effective treatment is medication prescribed by your veterinarian.

It is also possible that she has suffered some trauma to that leg. It could be anything from a fractured toe to a dislocated hip.

When a cat is limping I have a few criteria that tells me whether it is time to see the vet or not:

  • If she is very uncomfortable (i.e. crying in pain, not moving at all).
  • If the problem has not gotten better after 48 hours.

  • If her appetite is affected.

  • If there is a green or yellow discharge from anywhere.

  • If your gut is just telling you that you need to get her seen.



I hope she does ok!

Dr. Marie.

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