My kitten is limping and has a fever. Can a foot injury cause this?

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I took my 11 week kitten in to the vet today for lethargy and fever. The vet did a blood test and suspects a blood parasite from fleas (which the kitten does have). However, I accidentally stepped on the kitten's foot yesterday. He seemed fine at the time and even let me touch the foot without a problem, but now he is limping quite a bit. Could an injury like that cause a kitten's temperature to rise and how can I help bring the temp down? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 19 days old | 2.9 lbs

Susan England-Foster · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear kohl is not feeling well. Typically a broken foot/bone will not cause a fever. I think the veterinarian you saw was thinking kohl could have hemobartenella. It is a parasite carried by fleas that destroys red blood cells and can cause inflammation of the mouth. I would recommend taking kohl back to the vet to re check his temperature and check his foot, now that he is limping. At home I would make sure kohl is eating and drinking and give any medications the veterinarian prescribed.

My kitten is limping and has a fever. Can a foot injury cause this?

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