Kitten walking on wrists, not paws. Is it serious? What to do?

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My cat had kittens around two months ago, and while one of our kittens is walking normal, the other tends to walk on her wrists on her front legs, rather than her paws. She's been doing it for as long as she's been able to walk. I looked at her legs, to see if there were any wounds or to see if anything was off but her legs look completely normal, she just can't seem to walk on her paws. I wanted to know what this is, what I should do, and if it's a danger to my kitten. Thank you. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 1 month and 18 days old

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

This kitten will need to be seen by a veterinarian. It may be possible to orthopedically treat the kitten by applying braces or similar means to help it strengthen its front legs. It is necessary for the kitten to be examined and treated as it will not be able to walk properly on the front legs like this, making it prone to injuries and infections.

Kitten walking on wrists, not paws. Is it serious? What to do?

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