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Cat limping, leg pain, vets closed on holiday weekend. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 10 lbs

My cat came inside today and was not walking normal, he was limping and was in pain, i picked him up and looked at his leg, he cant put any weight on his leg at all so when you pick him up it goes limp or just hangs there. He still lets people pet him and is still very friendly, the worst part if rught now there are no vets open near me as of now since its tje weekend of a holiday. What should i do?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 10th, 2018

Poor Fatcat sounds very painful. Please do NOT give him any human pain medications. Many are toxic to cats and are fatal if given. He has to see a vet now for this problem, I'd be afraid he could have broken his leg. In addition, you cannot leave him in pain all weekend. There will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website. Call around to find the vet on call. Also see if there is an ER clinic in your area. Best of luck.

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    Answered By Sarah Derksen, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on January 27th, 2018

    He needs to be seen right away. I would find the closest ER veterinary clinic so that he can get pain control and xrays. It can't wait until Monday. There are no safe over the counter or humans pain medications for pets. Good luck.

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