Why is my cat's paw swollen and she's acting so quiet and clingy?

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Hello my cat is being very clingy following my every step, sat on my knee constantly wanting cuddles and having to be with me, when investigating I have noticed her left back paw seems swollen, she seems to have a yellowy patch inbetween her pads on her fur, she is still walking on her paw without crying and still eating her food but very quiet atm and very clingy, she was shaking earlier when I was looking at her paw. Do you have any advice please. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 4 years and 11 months old

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Isla! If she is indoor/outdoor it could be a bite wound or abscess. If she is 100% indoors it could be a foot infection or a puncture wound. You can start with taking her temperature rectally, 103 F or higher is a fever. If her temperature is normal you can wait to have her seen when your vet opens. I do think she needs the foot examined. Good luck!

Why is my cat's paw swollen and she's acting so quiet and clingy?

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