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My cat hurt her paw, it looks weird, and she's limping. Vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 25 days old

My got hurt her left paw. One of the fingers looks weird I don’t know what happened but he limps or walks picking that paw up. Should I take her to the vet .?

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on March 5th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It looks like the paw itself has some inflammation and ulceration. This was probably secondary to a traumatic injury. I do think that it would be best to have Bella evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. One of the main reasons is that lesions in that part of the paw can get easily infected so your veterinarian can prescribe antibiotics. Good luck and have a good night! I am really hoping for a speedy recovery for your Bella!

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