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What to do if my outdoor cat is limping and having trouble walking?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

Today my outdoor cat came home slightly limping. She is finding some difficulty to walk because of her one leg. How do I help her?

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 15th, 2018

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. There are many causes of lameness in a leg. A penetrating injury, soft tissue injury (strain / sprain), bone trauma (fracture, arthritis), etc. I would recommend having a veterinarian examine Billu so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

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