My cat came home after missing, with a weak, sunken back leg.

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Our cat went missing for 9 days. Came home very thin and sore in his back end. His right back leg seems to have no muscle. It's very dangly and sunken. He is eating and I gave him water from a syringe. Urinating normal and defeacating a little bit. Thought he might be constipated from starvation. His paws are warm and he can extend his claws when his pad is pressed. Tail is wagging a d other leg seems to be ok. Not sure if the soreness in the back e d is from bone or muscle. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | neutered | 1 year and 9 months old | 10 lbs

Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear this about Buster. I think you need to get him to a vet asap as I would be very concerned this hind limb may be damaged. It is also important to get him checked over as there can be many metabolic issues post starvation.

My cat came home after missing, with a weak, sunken back leg.

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