My old cat is limping after vet visit. Could the vet have injured her?

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Hello! My cat Shadow is 17yrs old. On April 5 she was limping on her front right leg, so I took her to the vet. She was walking fine when we got there, but the vet still did a physical exam including pushing/pulling on all 4 of her legs. On April 7 she suddenly was limping on her back right leg. I took her back and the vet says she has spinal issues that are causing paralysis in her back leg; Still has it. Also says she has kidney failure. Could the vet have injured her during the first visit? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 16 years and 11 months old | 4.75 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry Shadow is limping! No, it's not likely the vet injured her during the first visit. When we do a lameness exam, yes we do manipulate the legs but not enough to cause injury. If she does have spinal issues, it does make sense that she will show varying degrees of limping at times. I'd recommend having x-rays done on her spine to see if she is suffering from spinal problems. Unfortunately, kidney failure is very common in senior cats. It can be managed symptomatically, but it cannot be cured.

My old cat is limping after vet visit. Could the vet have injured her?

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