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My cat's leg is swollen and painful after a fall. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Male | unneutered | 4 years and 2 months old | 4 lbs

Hi, my cat got his front left little swallowed. I think he falling somewhere because he coming at home all grass wet on only in one side of his body and his right front leg is little swallowed from that day. If I touch him he doesn't like it. What I should i do!?

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 5th, 2018

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. If polpetta has a swollen leg and is not putting much weight on it I would recommend having a veterinarian examine him and have x-rays taken of the affected leg to see if there are any broken bones. The veterinarian that examines polpetta can also prescribe pain medications to make him more comfortable. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please feel free to contact me if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 20th, 2018

    IF it is badly swollen as your description suggests then there is a good chance that it is broken, i would strongly recommend taking him to the vet as soon as possible as he will need to have an xray done on that leg to assess the damage and injury type.

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