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My cat is limping on his front paw and losing hair. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 6 years and 11 months old

My cat has been limping for almost 2 days his front paw seems to be hurt. He can still get around and jump up a little without using his hurt paw. When i touched his paw he seemed ok i'm thinking it might be his paw or paw pads/claws. He also has a patch of hair missing.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on December 31st, 2016

It could be an abscess or a nail injury, you will need to take Fuzzy to the vet in order to get it checked, in most cases an antibiotic injection and a few days of pain killers will solve the problem.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 13th, 2018

    This looks like a puncture wound, i suspect he is suffering from an abscess or infection in the leg due to this injury, you will need to take him to the vet in order to get it checked and treated, he will need an antibiotic course at the very least.

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