Our cat is 7 yrs old and has been limping intermittently for about a month. After a week we took her to the vet who gave her an injection, pain killers and antibiotics. He couldn't see anything on the surface. However, after keeping her indoors for a week, she has started to limp again. If it was a chip, surely it would be a permanent limp? Not sure what to do next. Does anyone know what it could be? Many thanks.
2007-06-21 22:28:50 · 8 answers · asked by emmahearing 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Please take your cat to another vet for a second opinion. 7 years old is NOT old for a cat. It is possible that it is arthritis. Then again, it could be something much worse. Looking at the surface is not enough. An x-ray or a blood test is required. I went through this same experience with my own cat and my cousin's so I can sympathize. Please don't wait too long. The cat needs to be treated properly immediately.
2007-06-21 23:03:57 · answer #1 · answered by Sicilian Godmother 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats don't limp for no reason, there is definitely something that's not right with your cat. If one vet couldn't find anything then take her in to another one for a second opinion, I would, it could be a number of reasons, which you can't know by just looking at her. I would say that a complete Blood work should be done, instead of just guessing at it. So please see another vet.
2007-06-21 22:51:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, I would consult another vet. Maybe one with a feline specialty. It could be several things... a strain, sprain, spur, etc. Think about it... we wake up all the time and have pain in our shoulders from sleeping wrong. Know what I mean??? Ok, so, I would consult another vet. You can tell your vet or keep it to yourself. GOOD LUCK!!! Take care of your cat!!!
2007-06-21 22:35:05 · answer #3 · answered by Meg 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ok properly you extremely shouldve taken him to the vet precise after that occurred If he develop into nonetheless able to stroll He probable has a fracture Or he couldve broken something yet what you ought to do because of the fact i understand hes in distinctive discomfort is take an exceedingly small element of an asprin pill (a pair of quarter of a pill or a 5th finding on the dimensions of your cat) weigh down it up Dissolve it in some heat water Suck it up in a feeding syringe and squirt it slowly interior the returned of his throat be sure youre very cautious whilst doing this so he doesnt get harm anymore reason hes gonna freak out and attempt to smash out mutually as youre doing this and likewise confirm theres some water, foodstuff, and a few of his popular treats afterwards to get the style out of his mouth deliver him to the vet first factor interior the morning reason im specific if something like that occurred to you you may want it to get dealt with asap so the discomfort can bypass away So dont stall in this He desires to work out a record precise away i desire hes ok
2016-10-18 08:22:34 · answer #4 · answered by coriolan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As others have said, go to a different vet and get a second opinion.
2007-06-22 00:41:08 · answer #5 · answered by inputtaxed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes their claws will grow into the skin--was he checked for this? My cat has had this and he always limps when it happens.
2007-06-22 06:54:38 · answer #6 · answered by felix8462 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree about seeing another vet, maybe even a scan or xray to see if there is a problem.
2007-06-21 22:39:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she's that old, it could be just arthritis. Most animals get that when they get old.
2007-06-21 22:37:15 · answer #8 · answered by angeleyes 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋