Why is my cat limping and holding his front paw up when walking?

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Hi my cat is holding his front left paw up and hopping when walking what could be wrong. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | unneutered

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! There is a variety of conditions that can make Gerrald limp. These include a fracture, a laceration of the paw or something stuck in the paw, a soft tissue injury or even a bone tumor which of course would be the worse possible cause (unlikely). I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian for an examination and possibly radiographs to rule out some of those conditions and recommend treatment based on findings. Good luck!

Why is my cat limping and holding his front paw up when walking?

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