My cat just walked strangely and held up her back leg. Is she hurt?

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My Cat's behavior half an hour ago was very strange. She crouched her back walked very wierd and she pulled up her right back leg for short. Pet's info: Cat | Himalayan | Female

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Grace could have stepped on something sharp, may have felt like something was stuck on her paw, or could have gotten her claw stuck and pulled it up to get it loose. If it only happened this once, it has not been repeated, and she is acting normally, I wouldn't worry about it :-)

My cat just walked strangely and held up her back leg. Is she hurt?

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