My cat's limp is worsening and he won't put weight on his paw. Vet?

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Adult cat stayed out overnight and came home with a limp next day. Checked him over, looked fine, went to work. 2 days later now and while he seems to be his regular self the limp has gotten worse. He'll scratch, claw, jump, play, and let me touch his front left leg/paw, but he won't put direct pressure on it. Almost like when you sprain your ankle. There's no apparent abcess, bite, splinter or stinger, and no pad discoloration. If I take him to the vet, what's she most likely to tell me? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Male | neutered | 1 year and 10 months old | 12 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It could be that Timone has broken a bone or could have severely strained or torn a ligament. This is something that should be seen by a vet, as he won't put pressure on his paw and the limp has gotten worse. That shows he is pain. The vet may want to do x-rays to see if a bone has been broken, and will probably prescribe pain medications. Do NOT give him any human pain medications, as many are toxic to cat and are fatal if given. Because he is in pain, he does need pain medication which can only be prescribed by a vet. Please take him into a vet tomorrow for treatment.

My cat's limp is worsening and he won't put weight on his paw. Vet?

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