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What to do if my cat is limping, can't stand, and bleeding from mouth?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Bengal | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 1 day old

Last night my cat was alright but in the morning she was limping a little then she had her lunch but tonight she was unable to stand she was not giving weight to front legs and when i tried to gibe her pain killer blood started coming from her mouth...i dont what is happening to her!! She was coughing a little 2 days ago

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Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on September 11th, 2017

I would recommend that Emi be evaluated by a vet immediately. Bleeding from the mouth is never normal. It can be caused by a wound, ulceration, internal damage from trauma, bleeding or clotting disorders, among a few other things. I am not sure what could cause the issues in her front legs, but it could be caused by neurologic disease, trauma, or extreme lethargy.

If the pain medication was not specifically prescribed for Emi, I would not recommend giving it to her. Some pet prescription pain medications can make intestinal bleeding much worse. There are no safe OTC human pain medications that are safe in cats.
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