My cat has been limping for 3 weeks already and I was wandering if this was a coming disease for cats. My cat is 14 years old so is this normal. Is this a sign of arthritis or weakness in bones??
2006-10-23 16:16:01 · 11 answers · asked by avalentin911 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Check his paws very closely.
http://www.2ndchance.info/limping.htm
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1321&articleid=240
2006-10-23 16:18:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not normal. A limp may indicate arthritis, a pulled muscle, a fracture or some other injury. You should take your cat to the vet to have the leg examined. Don't let your cat go through days of pain or discomfort without taking it to the vet to be seen.
2006-10-23 19:36:05 · answer #2 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you taken her to your vet. Limping is a sign of pain. I hope you are addressing so your cat doesn't have to suffer. If it is arthritis it can be managed with medication. If it is more serious, you need to know too.
2006-10-23 16:18:36 · answer #3 · answered by piper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's never limped before it's obviously having pain. Probably due to old age but I'd ask your vet. There are meds that can help.
2006-10-23 16:19:17 · answer #4 · answered by little_deb_e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can tell you that is not normal. She could have some weak bones for something similar. You might want to schedule an appointment with your vet.
2006-10-23 16:18:42 · answer #5 · answered by daisygirltn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It's not normal. If your cat whines when it puts pressure on it take it to the vet immediately.
2006-10-23 16:21:15 · answer #6 · answered by music=life 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it Isn't normal. It seems odd to even ask. Just common sense. Please take the cat to a vet. They can't tell you they are in pain.
2006-10-23 16:27:06 · answer #7 · answered by 4263 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To get an exact anwser ask ur vet
2006-10-23 16:20:57 · answer #8 · answered by caseydaterrier 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's a hard one!! could be many thing! he is pretty old, my be arthritis, or maybe a simple cut!! check his bottom of his paws! they are very sensitive and may have injured one!
2006-10-23 16:19:25 · answer #9 · answered by rblankenship_rblankenship 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please take your cat to the vet. I had the same situation it was a tumor. Good Luck
2006-10-23 16:25:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋