Today i came home from work and my cat was sleeping and when i picked him up he started crying. I set him down and he wouldnt put any pressure on his left hind leg. Whenever he moves or when anyone touches his leg he cries and yelps. He even cried in his sleep. He wont eat anymore and he is always sleeping. Does anyone have any suggestions? Should i take him to the vet or should i wait it out for awhile?
Does this sound serious or like he is in shock or something from the pain...i dont know what to do. plz help!
2007-05-13 12:49:00 · 28 answers · asked by zoey_astrid 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Yes-Pronto. Obviously he has injured his hind leg and is in a lot of pain. He is probably sleeping a lot and not eating because he is in shock from when he injured his foot.
2007-05-13 12:54:24 · answer #1 · answered by bmuff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately take him to the vet. It sounds like you have two serious problems. First, the pain on his hind leg might be because it's broken, in which case failure to see a vet could cause it to heal incorrectly, causing him to have a bad leg for the rest of his life. Or there could be something on his leg, like a cist, in which case he could have an infection, something that could be fatal if not treated.
Second you said he won't eat and sleeps more than usual. That could just be a false alarm, and he might be eating or sleeping when you're not looking, but more likely it's either sign of sickness or a symptom of his leg. He might be sleeping because he can't really do anything besides that with his bad leg, and sleeping's the least painful activity. Or he might be sick, either from infection or some disease that's coincidently happening at the same time as his leg problem, decreasing his appetite and making him tired.
I'd suggest immediately calling the vet, and at least getting some advice from them even if you can't go there. Then I'd suggest scheduling an appointment as soon as possible. Your cat's health, long-term wellbeing, and even his life might be at stake.
2007-05-13 20:01:25 · answer #2 · answered by kvn8907 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Myy cat is limping but still eats, follows me and doesn't complain but your cat sounds like it has a broken leg since he won't put and pressure on it. At the least it would be a fracture. Take it to the vet now. The vet should be able to give you the correct advise and hopefully something for your cats pain.
2007-05-13 20:10:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To the vet NOW!! Why would you wait on this? He is in pain!
To wait is cruel and is considered abuse. It is his RIGHT by law to receive medical attention. It could be a broken leg or a fracture. At any rate, by waiting you not only cause him to suffer more hours of agony, but infection can set in and make it a life-threatening problem.
There are emergency vets that are available when your regular vet is not. NOW GET HIM TO THE VET!!
2007-05-13 20:06:01 · answer #4 · answered by D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi there i feel very sorry for you i am a total cat lover i have nine of my own obviously something is wrong either with the leg itself or something a little worse you said your cat isn't eating which could point to a much more serious problem such as kidneys shutting down take your cat to the hospital as soon as possible if its an emergency they will usually work with you on payments go save your kitty
2007-05-13 19:59:40 · answer #5 · answered by ninaheathcote 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get him to the vet, he may have some off of something too high and landed wrong or something. Or maybe some movement done too fast. Is he an out door cat? something could have happened to him while he was outside. Cats are actually really good at hiding their pain, so if he is crying, that is a sign of something being wrong. You should call your vet asap to see abuot getting him in to be looked at. Better to be safe than sorry. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE call your vet asap before it gets any worse!
2007-05-13 20:04:27 · answer #6 · answered by Paul and Kelle A 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it sounds serious and yes, you should take him to the vet. You should be concerned any time an animal stops eating. Add that to the other symptoms...Take him to the vet.
2007-05-13 19:54:38 · answer #7 · answered by Alice K 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you really need to get him to a vet. If you are in a fairly large city they must have an emergency animal clinic. They are expensive but this is a real emergency, he is in pain to be crying like that.Please take him.
2007-05-13 20:05:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take him to the vet's when animals are sick or injured they don't eat or drink. he could have broken or injured his leg in some way. does he go outside ? he may have been hit by a car. best to take him to the vet.
2007-05-13 19:55:25 · answer #9 · answered by cloeismycat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the vet, do not wait he is in pain. If you were in pain would you want someone to make the decision to wait it out for you?
2007-05-13 19:51:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋