My cat limps when waking up, then uses her leg. What's wrong?

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What is wrong with my 3 years old cat’s right leg.When she wake up she prefer not to use her right leg for few seconds then she stretches and she starts the use it.She eats fine,she can run and she can play. Pet's info: Cat | Scottish Fold | Female | spayed | 2 years and 11 months old | 8.8 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. Based on the x-rays, I do not see any immediate concerning changes. However, on the right leg where the elbow is, it appears that there may be an increased density (bone sclerosis) of what we call the cortical bone. This may indicate early disease or something is beginning to affect the bone. I would recommend providing adequate rest for her for the next 4 weeks as well as give an anti-inflammatory to reduce any inflammation / pain she may be experiencing. I would recheck the x-rays in 4 weeks to see if there has been any change with the bone. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further!

My cat limps when waking up, then uses her leg. What's wrong?

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