Cat Not Putting Weight On Leg

One of my cats is not putting any weight on his back leg.

Cat not putting weight on leg. What is your cats name and age. Joined Jan 12 2008 Messages 292 Purraise 5 Location Chicago IL. Often the original wound will heal but there can be infection in the skin underneath.

Your cat will exercise less and lose interest in playing. Feel your cats ribs located behind their front legs. If this is the case then the only effective treatment is medication prescribed by your veterinarian.

He started limping Tuesday night running on three legs not putting any weight on the front right paw. My cat is not putting weight on his right back leg. If he is totally non weight bearing then I am quite concerned about a possible fracture.

I tried for hours and hours today to trap him since I actually found a vet I could bring him in to. Mar 25 2018 1 lsanders TCS Member Thread starter. If theyre ribs look or feel like your knuckles then you have a skinny cat.

But from what you have described because he is so sore and so quiet it does sound like he should have a vet visit. It doesnt seem tender anywhere. He does not have any cuts or bites on him but he does go in and outside.

The last few days she has been sleeping on the bed and not moving around much. Hell let me poke and rub anyplace along his leg and foot. After doing some diagnostic work the veterinarian may find that the injury is truly a sprain or they could find another more serious cause for the cats signs.