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My cat is limping on his back leg and his toe is up. Is it broken?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | 1 year and 10 months old

My cat has came home limping on his back leg and one of his toes is on his back leg that he is limping on is up. Do you know what could have happened. Do you think he had broken/ fractured one of his toes?

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Answered By Dr. B. DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)

Veterinarian

Published on April 20th, 2019

That is possible or a dislocation or some trauma to the soft tissues. Either or which is painful. I would recommend your kitty be seen for an xray, treatment plan, and pain medication. I hope this helps and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

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    Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

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    Published on April 20th, 2019

    Poor Milo. Yes this is likely a fractured toe due to trauma from him landing on it wrong or it getting stuck in something. I would highly recommend taking Milo in to your local vet to have this looked at and to get x-rays done of the foot, along with pain medication and potentially bandaging of the paw. I hope that Milo's foot is well taken care of soon! Best wishes and take care.

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