My cat has a swollen leg and is acting tired. What should I do?

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My cat has a relatively large bump on his left arm below the elbow, I believe a bug bit him, or that he scratched himself somehow, he is still putting pressure on his arm and walking and doesn't seem to be in any severe pain but is more tired and less playful than usual, other than that, he is acting normal, what should I do? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 12 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Without any additional information, it is impossible to make a diagnosis, but is it possible that Dexter may have gotten into a fight with another cat & was bitten? Abscesses on the leg are very common & will often blow up like this before rupturing. If you can have Dexter seen by your veterinarian, they can determine if this is an abscess & will put him on antibiotics. Until you can have him see, you can apply warm compresses to the swelling to help with the healing. 5-10 minutes a couple of times a day is sufficient. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My cat has a swollen leg and is acting tired. What should I do?

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