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My cat is limping and crying when I touch his leg. What's wrong?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 10 months and 3 days old | 10 lbs

my cat has been limping on his front right leg and has scratches on both sides. He’s been like this for the past two weeks. Then I recently saw blood on his back right leg maybe from being around or fighting I don’t really know. But I’m really worried about his front leg because I can’t even touch it without him crying. Maybe you can help me or give me advice on what to do/ medicine I could get. Thank you !

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 12th, 2018

Poor Tigre! He certainly could be limping from a fight or may have a foreign body in his paw. It's very concerning you can't touch his leg without him crying, and that indicates he is in a lot of pain. So does the limping. Unfortunately there are no OTC pain medications you can give him, many human ones are toxic to cats and are fatal if given. He really needs to see a vet first thing in the morning for these problems, two weeks is a long time for a cat to be in pain. The vet can diagnose what is causing his symptoms so he can be treated properly. Please take him into a vet first thing in the morning.

I would also speak to the vet about neutering him. Intact males frequently get into fights over females and territory, and neutering can reduce aggressive behavior. Good luck, I hope this helps!

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