My cat's elbow hurts. What home care can I give before the vet?

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My cats elbow is hurting him. I think he injured it jumping. Its taken about a week to find it due to him hinding his pain. He still gets up, walks, and jumps when needed just a little more hesitant. Eating is fine too. I know if it was broke he wouldnt be walking on it. What can i do to help him at home till i can get him to vet on pay day? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 8 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Kitty! Sadly all you can do at home is rest him (not running, jumping, keep indoors). Cats can not tolerate human pain medications (deadly to cats). Sometimes rest alone can really help a strain or sprain. You can start feline Dasuquin or Cosequin which is a joint supplement for arthritis. It is best to have Kitty evaluated by a Vet as soon as you are able. There are approved pain medications for cats but they are prescription only. Possible causes are: infection or abscess (especially if he goes outside), arthritis, strain or sprain, fracture, immune joint disease, cancer. I wish Kitty a speedy recovery!

My cat's elbow hurts. What home care can I give before the vet?

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