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My cat is limping on back legs, hisses when touched. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 14 years and 9 months old

My cat is limping on his back legs and hisses when something puts more pressure on his hind legs. What do I do?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on October 28th, 2017

Chip seems to be in severe pain on that leg, it could be broken or severely injured, you need to take him to the vet ASAP in order to get it checked and treated, he will possibly need to have an xray done on that leg.

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