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What to do if I find a kitten that can't walk or only crawls?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hello, i found this kitten in my yard, and she/ge can't walk and she/he only crawl!! im feeling bad, do u know if she need a surgery or anythint?

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 22nd, 2018

Hello, it looks like that kitten has undergone some form of trauma and should be seen by a veterinarian or the shelter as soon as possible. You can contact your local animal control officer to have them pick up the cat or take the cat to the veterinarian or a shelter yourself. The kitten may indeed need surgery amongnst other medications. Please have the cat evaluated promptly. Hope this helps and best of luck!

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