My cat is limping. Can I treat a sprained leg at home without a vet?

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I think my cat may have a sprained leg, but we want to avoid having to take him to the vet. If we can, we would rather heal him at home. Help? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 8 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

You can try resting Mickey for the next 72 hours. No running, jumping, or playing. I'd keep him confined to a small room or a large crate. Keep him indoors if he's allowed outdoors. It's very important to not give him any human pain medications. Many are toxic to cats and are fatal if given. Should he still be limping at 72 hours, then he will need to see a vet.

My cat is limping. Can I treat a sprained leg at home without a vet?

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