How long can I treat my cat's limping leg at home before a vet?

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Male cat, 4 years, presenting lameness right rear leg. Physical exam reveals swelling in upper area of flexor tendons at sole of foot. Onset was immediate after returning from outdoors. Alternates between weight bearing/non-weight bearing. Giving Buprenorphine 0.2 ml orally 1x daily. Restricting movement to inside. How long can I do this before a vet visit is needed. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 3 years and 8 months old | 11 lbs

Tomasz Wnuk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. You can give Blackie maximum of 2 days with rest indoor and oral administration of buprenorphine. If it is only muscle or joint pain, he should be much better by Sunday. If there is no improvement in 2 days time, you should get Blackie seen at your local vets, possibly to x-ray the leg. Also, transmucosal buprenorphine lasts about 6-8 hrs in cats. You can increase the dose to 0.2ml 3 times a day.

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