Hi! Our Kitten got declawed about two weeks ago and still has her stitches in her paws. I understand swelling is normal but two of her toes are twice there normal size and red. She tries not to put weight on it. I appreciate the help! Pet's info: Cat | Bombay | Female | spayed | 1 year and 1 month old | 9 lbs

This is absolutely not normal, and Francesca needs to see a vet immediately. Those toes could be infected, and she needs veterinary attention right away. Please bring her into an ER vet or find a vet on call to see her now.

My kitten's declawed paw is swollen and red. Is this normal?

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I don't know what's the problem with my kitten's finger... Can't say about what's the actual problem is... Please help me??

It looks like she has swelling and I would guess an infection (cellulitis) associated with multiple toes. It is possible she had a wound on her paw or injuries to her nails. A fractured or dislocated toe is also possible. I would recommend seeing a veterinarian to have her foot examined. They may recommend taking an x-ray to make sure the bones look okay, and if they agree it appears infected they may prescribe antibiotics.

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We have a 11 week kitten I was closing our closet door when she snuck in and I got her paw it it swollen and she is limping, we can touch it and bend it she is not crying or whining my question is should we take her to the emergency vet or can it wai

Hi there and thank you for using Boop by Petco to address your concern. If you are able to get to a veterinarian right now, I would do so. Waiting until the morning would mean that she is in a lot of pain until then. If you get her seen right now, she can receive appropriate pain medication to help relieve this discomfort. This may be a fractured bone and not having any pain medications until the morning would mean that she is in extreme discomfort until then. I would recommend having her seen as soon as possible so that she is not in pain. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any further questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

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My cat gave birth to 3 kittens were on March 4 (now a week old). Only 3 days later I found out that 2 of the babies still had the umbical cord wrapped tightly around their foot, causing one kitten to lose half a foot, and the other losing one whole f

Yes, I would definitely take them both into the vet immediately. This is very serious, it would be very painful to them, and they need veterinary treatment now for this problem. Please take them into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My newborn kitten cut its paw all the way around the foot off it’s cage. We have been trying to keep it clean and putting antibiotic ointments on it but it has tripled in size and I am so so worried. What could I do ? The kitten itself is very health

Thank you for contacting Boop by Petco with your question about Simba. Wow that paw is quite swollen and I'm concerned about infection. This can no longer be treated at home and is now a medical emergency. He has to see a vet now. Please take him into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website. Best of luck.

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My cats toe is swollen and red. It doesn’t seem to be bothering her but it doesn’t t look good. Should I take her to the vet or wait it out?

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! I do recommend that she is evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. The reason is that this may be a local infection site which can be painful and cause her discomfort. Another possibility is a traumatic injury which may need further care or even a tumor. They would be able to determine what is going exactly and treat accordingly. Good luck!

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My cat has lost hair on his front left paw and the area is a bit swollen tender and red Ish. Over the past few days he has increasingly lost all the hair on his paw. At first he couldn't walk on it now he can but it doesn't look good and I'm not sure

Poor Ronnie! Swelling of the paws is typically either caused by an abscess or a fracture. He probably has loss of hair due to excessive licking or dragging of the foot. He needs to be taken in to your local vet to have this area investigated. IF this is an abscess (infected pocked due to trauma), then he needs to have this area lanced first and then he needs a short course of antibiotics to resolve this. If he has a fracture then you have to discuss with your vet about splinting the foot and any further treatment recommendations based on the extent of the fracture. I hope your kitty gets this foot taken care of soon! Here are some financial resources if needed: carecredit.com redrover.org

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I found my kitten when I got home with his front left paw swollen. He seems to walk fine on it and he let's me touch it with no negative reaction

If the paw is visibly swollen, then there is something wrong, even if he doesn't seem painful. I would be worried about infection. Keep Nyx inside and keep a close eye on him for the next few days. Make sure he is continuing to walk normal, have a normal activity level, eating and drinking well, etc. If anything changes, he should see the vet.

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Hello I found a stray kitten with it’s mother and th baby kitten has a nasty open wound with the flesh showing. It’s paw is also swollen and it’s unable to use it. Is there anything I can give the kitten to help with the swelling or the wound? I’m al

Please have your kitten seen by a vet right away. That wound looks extremely painful and will require pain medication and antibiotics. The kitten will need to have the wound cleaned out by the vet and will likely need sutures/bandaging of the area. Pain medication meant for people can be toxic to kittens and should not be used without checking with your vet. If you cannot keep the kitten and don’t know anyone who will take on his care and vet expenses, please contact local animal shelters and rescue groups so that he can get vet care asap. Thanks for trying to help these cats!

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My kitten he's 11 month was bit by a big tom cat yesterday and I didn't notice until today he's not using it and his foot is very swallon

You need to take him to the vet ASAP, he is probably suffering from a serious abscess which is causing the swelling and the pain, he will probably need it to be lanced and drain, he will also need a course of antibiotics.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My cat got declawed on 11/13/17, she isn’t using one of her front paws very much. However there is no swelling, redness or warmth. I don’t believe it’s an infection but I could be wrong. Any help?

It is still quite early to see a 100% bounce back to full use of the declawed paws. Sometimes it may take several weeks to see a full recovery. I would ensure that you have plenty of pain medications and if not, contact your veterinarian so that more can be prescribed. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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