My cat is limping but still active. Is his paw or claw sore?

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My cat is limping, he can put weight on his paw but if he doesn’t need to he won’t, he is still pouncing around and jumping up and down from places, took a look at the paw and one of his claws looks kinda sore and when he stretches he sticks out all claws except the ones on his sore paw. He doesn’t make a noise when he does walk on it but he does limp, he isn’t in pain when you touch the paw or atleast he doesn’t do anything that makes me think he is. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 6 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Charlie. I would recommend that he sees his veterinarian. He may have a broken nail, an infection in the nail bed or a muscular injury. Depending on his age, he could have joint pain such as arthritis as well. If he is limping, that means he is painful. Most cats are quite stoic and will not cry when you touch the painful area. In the meantime, try to keep him quiet to allow him to rest. This can be hard with cats though! Do not give any over-the-counter pain medication as it can be toxic to cats. I hope this information helps!

My cat is limping but still active. Is his paw or claw sore?

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