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My cat is limping and not putting weight on her paw. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | spayed | 3 years and 4 months old | 11 lbs

My cat is limping and not putting any weight on her right front paw. I think she has injured it.

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 13th, 2018

This is obviously a painful condition and your kitty should be examined by a veterinarian ASAP. In the meantime you can closely inspect her paw to see if there is a thorn or other foreign body lodged in it and removed that if you find one. Let her rest, (no wild games) and make an appointment with your veterinarian.

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