My cat is limping after going outside. How can I help her pain?

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My indoor cat ran outside 2 days ago and she came home today. She has a limp. We know from which leg it’s coming from but we can’t pinpoint where the pain is. She walks on the leg but when she sits she applys no pressure to the leg. This is her left front leg. Is there anything we can do for her pain? Is there anything else we should be checking for? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 1 year and 8 months old | 5 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

She may have a wound from a cat fight. If you feel the leg all over you may find a scab. I would clean the area with a warm wet cloth and remove the scab to get the infection to drain. If there is no wound check her toenails for an injury or her pads. She also may have bruised her leg. Luckily cats heal orthopedic injuries well without treatment. If the lameness or pain worsens then I would bring her in for treatment. There is no safe over the counter pain medication for cats. If she’s very painful then your veterinarian can prescribe pain medication after an exam. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Cinder’ella.

My cat is limping after going outside. How can I help her pain?

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