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Found cat with exposed leg bone & ear issues. How to get vet care?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female

Hello, I've recently found a cat at my front door and took it in. Now i have 2 concerns about her, she doesn't have her back right leg, actualy she has half of it but is missing her bottom half (just bellow the knee i believe) and she has some kind of weird black lines in her ears(not sure if i can clean thoes and if i can how to clean them). Another thing about her leg is i think that her bone is sticking out and shes trying to walk with it a bit. What should i do?I don't rly have money for vet

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 7th, 2018

What a beautiful cat! I can't see into the ears much but it looks like she may just have dirt or old wax debris in the ears. If she isn't scratching at them/shaking her head and they are not red/inflammed it isn't as concerning. What is very concerning is the fact that you say she has bone sticking out of the leg. If this is the case, she must see a veterinarian, as this is a dangerous situation where bacteria could enter the bloodstream through the exposed bone and cause her to become seriously ill. She needs veterinary care. If you cannot afford veterinary care for you then I would recommend finding a rescue group or shelter that can provide her with the care she needs, as it is not fair to her to leave her untreated. You can find resources for ideas on affording veterinary care at http://m.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_veterinary_care.html . Best of luck to you.

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