My cat is limping for 3 days but seems fine. Should I see a vet?

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3 weeks ago my cat came in limping on his back left paw, I checked for an abscess but couldn't see anything so we just rested him and kept him in for 48 hours and this worked he was back to his playful active self. Last week the same happened except this tim it's been 3 days and he's still limping. There still doesn't seem to be an abscess so maybe some sort of strain do you agree? He's totally fine in himself he's just limping. Do you have any advice? Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Male | neutered | 4 years and 7 months old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

You are correct that it could be a strain, or there may be an abscess and you've simply missed it. Given that he's been limping for three days after rest, I would take him into the vet today for an exam. He will need pain meds, and the vet can do a physical exam and possibly x-rays to diagnose why Samson is limping. Please do not give him any human pain meds, many are toxic to cats and are fatal if given.

My cat is limping for 3 days but seems fine. Should I see a vet?

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