Lame cat....again.

Connie heap

Hi my cat cookie has been in a fight,she has been limping now for about a week. She is eating, jumping on the bed,going to the toilet,all her normal things apart from the limp.As far as i can see she hasn´t anything in her paw,she doesnt mind me touching her leg either....any advice xxx i hate seeing her limpy it makes me sad.Also what is the vet likely to do for her xx fankoooo

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25 Jul 2009 10:24

Connie heap

Thanks for the feedback,i will book her in at the vets xx she is holding her paw off the ground now so its deffo not getting better xxx

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25 Jul 2009 09:07

Cat the Vet

Hi Connie,

If she is limping then it means she is in pain. It is very common for cats to be injured when they fight and they will often develop nasty abscesses under the skin or be very bruised. As it has been a week and she still isn´t better, then you should take her to your vet. At the very least she is likely need need some pain relief and maybesome anti-biotics.

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24 Jul 2009 16:47

Karin

p.s. sorry, I see you´ve posted it on Cats page. I´m going mad!!

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24 Jul 2009 16:45

Karin

Hi Connie

My male cat Toby has fights from time to time and ends up hobbling around for a week or so having received a good old wack from the other cat. Often it´s just a case of keeping an eye on them to see that the hobbling doesn´t go on for too long However, it´s probably a good idea to give him a thorough check over as well to see if he has any other wounds. When fighting, cats lash out at the chest area and it´s not uncommon for them to have wounds there. If your cat is still limping next week I´d run her to the vet as they will make sure she is definately ok.

Why don´t you post your question on Cat the vets page to see what she thinks.

Good luck.