My cat fell and is just sleeping, not walking. Is it urgent?

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My cat fell from the second floor although the harness and leash I had on her held her to the top of the first floor. It’s been a few hours she was walking just fine but since then she has just been laying down sleeping she doesn’t want to walk if she doesn’t have to . I was advised to just keep a eye on her maybe she’s just sore from the fall I’m not sure if this is urgent or I can take her to a checkup in a few days if nothing changes ? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | unspayed | 8 months and 24 days old | 7 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear about Ariel! If you feel she is lethargic and not moving normally then I would recommend a visit to the veterinarian as soon as possible. You also want to watch her breathing closely as we worry about bruising of the lungs in trauma and this can take some time to appear. We also want to watch and be sure she is urinating and that a ruptured bladder is not a concern. Check her over for any bruising/swelling, check her mouth for broken teeth, check her eyes to be sure the pupils are the same size, press on her belly, and along her spine and legs to check for pain. If you are noticing anything abnormal, or if she is lethargic then seeing the vet sooner rather than later would be the safest course of action.

My cat fell and is just sleeping, not walking. Is it urgent?

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