Why is my 19 year old cat limping?
Hi, my 19-year-old cat, Fizz, for the past few days has been limping on his back legs. He’s had arthritis flare-ups before and the vet prescribed a pain med that I give him in a little syringe that we put into his mouth. It seems to help.
How old is my cat with a paw problem?
My cats paw is bent back under him at the wrist and although eating and drinking he isn’t happy if it’s messed with. I will be going to the vets as soon as … read more Certified Veterinary Technic… My cat is 13 years old and started limping about 6 weeks ago. My cat is 13 years old and started limping about 6 weeks ago.
Why does my cat have a limp on his paw?
Common reasons for a cat to limp include trauma, arthritis (joint pain), and infection. Some senior cats overexert themselves while exercising, causing temporary lameness. Your cat could have an issue with its paw due to plant or insect stings, a trapped foreign object, or overgrown nails. Sometimes cats will have a skeletal defect.
When to take your limping cat to the vet?
The first thing you need to do is to let her relax. When she is relaxed and lying down, closely inspect her leg and paw for redness and swelling. Gently touch her paw pads and the area around to see if she flinches or meows with pain.
Common reasons for a cat to limp include trauma, arthritis (joint pain), and infection. Some senior cats overexert themselves while exercising, causing temporary lameness. Your cat could have an issue with its paw due to plant or insect stings, a trapped foreign object, or overgrown nails. Sometimes cats will have a skeletal defect.
Hi, my 19-year-old cat, Fizz, for the past few days has been limping on his back legs. He’s had arthritis flare-ups before and the vet prescribed a pain med that I give him in a little syringe that we put into his mouth. It seems to help.
The first thing you need to do is to let her relax. When she is relaxed and lying down, closely inspect her leg and paw for redness and swelling. Gently touch her paw pads and the area around to see if she flinches or meows with pain.
My cats paw is bent back under him at the wrist and although eating and drinking he isn’t happy if it’s messed with. I will be going to the vets as soon as … read more Certified Veterinary Technic… My cat is 13 years old and started limping about 6 weeks ago. My cat is 13 years old and started limping about 6 weeks ago.
