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What to do if my cat is falling, can't walk, and has a swollen mouth?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | 9 lbs

My cat can't able to walk properly ...Whenever he is going to walk ...He is falling down ..I think his left back leg is having some kind of problem , from tomorrow night he is laying in bed , in between he pooped also but eaten a little bit of milk..One more thing I have noticed that in his mouth ,in the lower part of his mouth there is some swollen kind of thing ...Plz give me some advice ..Wat to do ...

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on November 26th, 2018

Hi! Thanks for entrusting us with Pukui's care today! Lameness can be a sign of a few things that range from a muscle sprain to even a fracture. The swelling could be due to inflammation, growth or infection though it is likely unrelated to what is going on with the leg. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian so that this can be further assessed which will likely include radiographs. Treatment will be dependent on findings though at the very least pain control medications can be prescribed. Good luck! Hoping for a speedy recovery!

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