My cat is limping and not jumping. Is topical arnica safe for her?

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My female muted calico Pearl will be two on Tuesday. She weighs 8 lbs. I noticed last night a slight limp in her gate. She was having a hard time jumping onto the bed and her cat tree. She has been sleeping all day and is just not motivated. She’s usually very active. I cannot see any visible injury and didn’t see her do anything to cause the limp. It’s her back right leg. Any thoughts? I like to do homeopathic remedies if possible. Is it safe to rub arnica on her leg/hip? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 1 year and 11 months old | 8 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Anything you apply topically, will likely be licked off and ingested. This may lead to gastrointestinal upset on top of the lameness. Arnica is typically given orally in cats. You should first discuss a proper dose with your veterinarian or a certified/licensed veterinary homeopath. For now, restrict her activity as much as possible. If the lameness persists for more than 24 hours, have Pearl examined by your veterinarian.

My cat is limping and not jumping. Is topical arnica safe for her?

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