my cat was limping around and we took him to the vet they said he got bit by something and they gave us medicine. we thought he was better but every once in a while he see's one of my family members and starts limping.
WHAT IS HIS DANG PROBLEM?
2006-07-26 08:37:42 · 20 answers · asked by boardergurl 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
But he gets alot of atention already
2006-07-26 09:21:37 · update #1
Maybe he likes the attention he gets when he limps.
2006-07-26 08:41:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
could be an attention getter. But odds are no. It might be that the would has abcessed, when it drains he feels fine, and when it's full, it hurts and that is why he's limping at that time. Check out the area, and see if it's tender to the touch, if so, he needs to go back to the vet. I had a cat who's bite turned into a huge, horrible abcess (he actually showed up at my door with 1/2 his side a bloody open mess, his owners never claimed him) that I had to get treated, and about a month after all the antibotics were done and I thought we were home free, he started limping one night, and sure enough, the abcess had formed again. So check him out. By the way - this one that showed up is the coolest best cat I have ever owned - it's their loss for sure.
2006-07-26 16:22:09 · answer #2 · answered by buggsnme2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he may be playing the pity trip, that is definitely possible. But he also might have some stiffness or arthritis in the leg. If he had just gotten up he might limp because its a little stiff or painful. Once he's moved around for a while it loosens up and then he stops limping. Thats my guess.
2006-07-26 15:42:02 · answer #3 · answered by Salsa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe your family member was abusive towards the cat and the cat remembers. Or the cat relates the bite with that person for some reason. Like possibly if that person has an animal also and that animal is the one who bit the cat.
2006-07-26 15:42:41 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he's limping, he's hurting. It's possible the pain comes and goes. If attention and affection is making him feel better, by all means give it to him!
2006-07-26 16:07:14 · answer #5 · answered by Shadycat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a cat who did that and a dog. They just crave attention, it has to be about them. They love the attention. Cats are funny. But if you are really worried about it take him to the vet again.
2006-07-26 20:14:22 · answer #6 · answered by Kittie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I truly believe animals sense things and your cat probably senses your sympathy when he limps. Maybe your giving him more attention and he likes it.
2006-07-26 15:42:52 · answer #7 · answered by shynomore 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll definately know he's a fake when he starts limpin the wrong leg, just like one of my cats did once...now that was freakin' funny
2006-07-26 17:21:50 · answer #8 · answered by ibukitawa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hehe ... cute!
You must watch if he limps too, if you are not around ...
Probalby the inflamation is not completely cured it will need sometime.
Just watch for a couple of more days.
2006-07-26 15:44:01 · answer #9 · answered by ttikki2001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he probably needs to go back to the vet, it could also be a lack of attention
2006-07-26 16:18:16 · answer #10 · answered by nikki 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋