My 7-month-old cat is limping with a swollen leg. Should I see a vet?

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I have a 7 month old cat. For the past 3-4 days shes been walking around with a limp limb. We are not sure if its broke or sprang..its also gotten really swole. Please help!! Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 15 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Oh no, poor Belis! It is certainly possible that her leg is broken, but it could also be sprained or infected from an animal bite if she's allowed outside. She has to see a vet for this, so I would bring her into one right away. Given that it's really swollen and she's been walking around with a limp limb for three to four days, medical attention is required now. Please bring her into an ER vet or find a vet on call to see her now.

My 7-month-old cat is limping with a swollen leg. Should I see a vet?

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