I just adopted a 2 month old kitten and she was fine very active. She is just learning how to jump so her landing is not the best. Anyway she tried jumping from the steps ad must of missed and now limping on her back left leg. She seems like she puts presure on it but then sits back down. I tried to feel the leg but it hurts her when I touch it. I called my vet still waiting for someone to call me back. What should I do?
2007-06-20 06:03:49 · 11 answers · asked by Mami 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
Keep her confined in a small space like a kennel this way the chances of her injuring herself even more are pretty slim. The vet will probably want to see her. They'll need to run x-rays to make sure that there isn't a break. Poor kitty. Giver her lots of hugs and kisses. Good luck I hope everything turns out alright at the vets.
2007-06-20 06:18:30 · answer #1 · answered by Alicia G 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Please don't wait for someone to call you back. Go on the internet and find an Emergency Vet near you ASAP. My 9 month old kitten did the same thing when he was about 4 months old. I didn't wait to take him to the vet and it was 1:30 in the morning. He wound up breaking his leg just above the ankle. If the break is caught in time, it should heal up on it's own while it's in a splint. If you don't find out now, your kitten may require surgery on her leg, like my little guy had to have. Until you can find an E.R. vet put her in a room where she can't really jump on anything, and put lots of padding on the ground to help with the pressure. Like I said before, find an E.R. vet ASAP. Good Luck and I hope she's better in no time.
2007-06-20 13:34:17 · answer #2 · answered by Jaime A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait for the vet to get in touch or go to him/her.
If it isn't moving much, you could try making a big pen (like a large box or a basket) and filling it with blankets/soft materials.
Hopefully it will get better :(
2007-06-20 13:10:06 · answer #3 · answered by Robinson0120 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep her confined and in a quiet place until the vet calls back, hopefully she hasn't broken anything but it might be a a sprain
2007-06-20 13:09:03 · answer #4 · answered by Maria b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait on the vet to call back. She likely just strained something. Not a serious injury, I'm sure.
2007-06-20 13:12:45 · answer #5 · answered by pm 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would highly recommend you keep her confined to a small box or crate until you are able to get her to a vet, so she does not potentially worsen her condition.
Do NOT give her anything for pain at this point, as Tylenol, aspirin, Advil, etc. are all VERY harmful and fatal to cats!!!!!
2007-06-20 13:10:58 · answer #6 · answered by internetpetvet 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it could just be a mild injury like even any one of us could get. i would see what your vet says when they call back, but if she's putting pressure on it...its probably nothing serious. just keep an eye on her and keep her away from other possible "stunts" for now.
2007-06-20 13:56:01 · answer #7 · answered by jamlynne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try your local twenty four hour emergency vet clinic. We have a great one here in London Ontario. They are available after regular vet clinic hours.
2007-06-20 13:13:51 · answer #8 · answered by London Catlover 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try to keep her from walking to much. The poor thing! Good Luck! I hope she gets better.
2007-06-20 13:24:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just wrap her up and take her to the vet
don't wait on the vet
shes really young, and injury like that could leave permanent damage...
2007-06-20 13:08:59 · answer #10 · answered by Siberian_Husky Lover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋