My 2-month-old kitten is limping with a leg lump. Should I worry?

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I noticed my two month old kitten is limping. She's not putting much weight on her back left leg. She can walk and jump on the sofa, but won't stand for a long time. She lets me touch her leg, but there's what feels like a lump below her "knee" joint on her leg muscle. She has been sleeping pretty much all day. What could it be? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 17 days old | 2 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It could be that Ballora has injured herself causing her to limp. She is showing you she is in pain by limping and not putting much weight on the leg. I would rest her for the next 24 hours. No running, jumping, or playing. Keep her confined to a small room or a large crate (with food, water, and litter box in it) to restrict her movement. If after this time she is still limping, take her into a vet asap. The vet can diagnose what is causing her pain, and can treat her for it. The vet can also prescribe pain medication for her. Please do not give her any human pain medications, many are toxic to cats and are fatal if given. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

My 2-month-old kitten is limping with a leg lump. Should I worry?

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