What causes my senior cat's neck to crack after an old leg injury?

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Hi! My cat is 9 yrs old, male and neutered. Lately I've noticed his neck "cracks" sometimes when he turn his head when grooming. He was hit by a car when he was 3, and never fully recovered as he broke his thighbone. He's got steel plates in his leg from two surgeries but you can only notice a limp when he strains himself during exercise. Could this be related because of possible unevenly use of muscles/strain caused by this old injury? I read this should be treated in humans. Regards, Marthe. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 17 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

There may be some arthritis that could be age related or related to his old injuries. Ideally, he should be examined and possibly x-rayed by your veterinarian. If he is painful, your veterinarian may prescribe medication for pain management.

What causes my senior cat's neck to crack after an old leg injury?

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