My cat was attacked by a dog. Could he have a hidden internal injury?

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My cat was attacked by a loose dog. There was blood in his mouth that looked to be from the dog, (We saw wounds on the dog,) and my cat had no open wounds, so I brought him inside where he drank some water, ate, and slept like he usually does. Hours later, he no longer lets me pick him up or touch his sides, but he lets me pet him. He also had some difficulty jumping on my bed. Is he just sore, or could he have an internal injury? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 15 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It's actually possible that he's both sore and has an internal injury. The blood in Kermit's mouth could be his own if his mouth was injured. I'd recommend taking him into the vet now. He should have a physical exam, blood tests, a urinalysis, and x-rays to diagnose if he does have any internal injuries, and the vet can treat him for it.

My cat was attacked by a dog. Could he have a hidden internal injury?

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