Why are the pads of my cats paws swollen?
Plasma cell pododermatitis, in which one or more of the foot pads becomes swollen and soft, can sometimes be attributed to swollen paws. There is no proven treatment for this. It will eventually go away on its own, but it may reoccur.
What to do if your cat has a sore paw?
If you discover that your cat has soft, swollen, tender, scaly footpads, be sure to bring him to your veterinarian for an examination. Your veterinarian may suggest a fine needle aspirate or biopsy of the affected pads
What to do if your cat has a torn foot pad?
Apply antibiotic ointment to the burned foot pad and bandage the paw. Daily bandage changes and close monitoring of the injury are important. Report any changes as described under the section on torn foot pads to your veterinarian. A torn foot pad doesn’t hold stitches well, so cuts and punctures take longer to heal.
What are the symptoms of a cat with pododermatitis?
If your cat is suffering from pododermatitis, in addition to their mushy, pillowy footpad, they can also experience symptoms like: Lethargy. Bruised appearance of the footpad. Ulcerations and splitting of the pad. Bleeding from their paws. Excessive licking of their feet.
What causes a cat’s paw to swell up?
Inflammation of the paws in cats – also known by its technical name, plasma cell pododermatitis (FPP) – is a condition which causes the pads of the paws to swell. This can affect one pad or multiple pads at a time. This condition is quite rare in cats, and little is known about what causes it.
How to tell if your cat has Paw pain?
Symptoms of Paw Inflammation in Cats 1 Signs of pain when walking 2 Lameness 3 Red, inflamed, and/or swollen skin around the paws 4 Blisters or draining sores 5 Excessive grooming of the paws More
What happens to a cat with a footpad injury?
The pads often slough, leaving the tender inner fat pad exposed. The paws may need dressing regularly to promote healing. Happily, most cats with a footpad injury go on to make a full recovery from what is undoubtedly a painful and unpleasant condition.
What to do if your cat has a punctured Paw?
In most cases you will never know your cat has a punctured paw because they will heal on their own. If a paw become infected then you will need to see your local vet to get medications to heal the infection. Your cat may have been stung or bitten by any number of insects which can cause for a swollen paw.
