Why is my cat limping after a vet injection? Is it serious?

I'm sorry Shadow is limping! No, it's not likely the vet injured her during the first visit. When we do a lameness exam, yes we do manipulate the legs but not enough to cause injury. If she does have spinal issues, it does make sense that she will show varying degrees of limping at times. I'd recommend having x-rays done on her spine to see if she is suffering from spinal problems. Unfortunately, kidney failure is very common in senior cats. It can be managed symptomatically, but it cannot be cured.

Occasionally, vaccines may cause some discomfort at the site of injection. This should resolve in a day or two. Monitor Ammu for 24-48 hours. If the lameness persists or worsens, have him rechecked by your veterinarian.

Maybe the injection has hit a nerve, it can happen sometimes, in such a case your dog might have severe pain in that leg for several days but it will eventually go back to normal. of course he might show this symptoms due to the disease he is treated from as well.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Peaches. It is unusual for her to limping on a rear limb if the vaccines were given between the should blades. I recommend contacting her veterinarian today to ask if the lameness is is associated with her vaccines. For example, the feline leukemia vaccines is typically given in the left rear limb. If so, they may prescribe pain medication for her. If not, then she should be examined again as she may have a new problem. In the meantime, keep her quiet and do not give any over-the-counter pain medications as these can be toxic to cats. I hope this information helps!

It sounds as is Eevee is painful. This can occasionally happen from vaccines or she may have done injured herself playing or jumping. I would contact her veterinary clinic where she had her vaccines to see what they recommend or take her in for an exam. Vaccinations can sometimes cause fever which may make cats sore as well. Keep her confined to a small area until you get her seen, try to limit her jumping and running around if she's painful and make sure she is eating, drinking and using the litter box normally.

It sounds like Lilly may have had a delayed hypersensitivity reaction to one of her vaccinations. You should call your vet and mention it so that in the future, they can give only vaccine at a time and/or keep her at the hospital for the day when she is getting vaccinated so they can watch her. As long as she is back to normal now she should be fine. If she still doesn't seem right to you tomorrow you should get her back to your vet for a recheck exam. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

If the lameness has persisted for 3 weeks and you notice that there is a difference in the shape of the shoulder area and leg position, I fear that the injury could be more serious than a sprain. Muscle injuries normally recover in 4-5 days of rest and antinflammatories. I would recommend to have him reassessed, there is a medication that can be given at home prior to the visit to help with the stress, I would ask your vet. Hope this helps !