My dog stepped on my kitten. What are signs of injury or broken bones?

Poor Blue! Symptoms of a broken rib would include fast or labored breathing, and crying or acting painful when her chest is touched. In some cases, you may even be able to feel a fracture by running your fingers over her rib cage. If she was stepped on, she could also have other internal injuries such as damage to her liver, kidneys, or spleen, bruising of the lungs, or internal bleeding. If she is acting painful or lethargic, I would definitely recommend having her examined by a vet as soon as possible - she may need x-rays to help determine the problem and find out what can be done to help her.

I'm sorry to hear about the ordeal you and your kitten have been through. I would check your kitten over for any obvious injuries first, such as severe fractures or obvious bleeding. I would make sure that it is walking properly and does not appear to be having any issues with balance or equilibrium. If none of these seem to be a problem, going to the vet right away might not be necessary. If over the next 24 hours, you start to see any issues that may be attributable to pain or shock, have your kitten checked out by your veterinarian. Lastly, make sure that your dad has no more access to your cat since he clearly doesn't know how to handle one properly. If this means finding it a new home, it may be in its best interest.

Poor Charlie. Watch for limping, lethargy, and a loss of appetite. If you see any of those signs, then I would be concerned and have her seen by a vet. Based on your post, however, it does not sound like you have anything to be worried about with her. I suspect she will be ok. I hope this helps!

I am sorry to hear about Kiara! I would watch her walk around and be sure she isn't limping. Check each foot including the toes, and flex and extend each of her 4 legs checking for sensitivity/swelling/bruising, check along her tail, and gently press along her spine. If nothing abnormal is noted I would not be concerned. If she does have a painful area or swelling/bruising then a trip to the vet would be recommended.

Ouch! Poor kitten! Please take the kitten to a veterinarian as soon as possible. They are delicate and when stepped on a broken bone or internal trauma can happen. At the very least a veterinarian can prescribe pain medication. Please remember, there are no safe over the counter pain meds for cats or kittens.

Well that wasn't good that Isabella jumped that height! Given that she meowed and jumped on the bed, not limping or crying in pain, I would suspect she was not injured from that jump. If she was injured, she would be limping, crying in pain, and would be lethargic. I suspect she is ok, but hopefully she doesn't do that again!

Usually abnormal movement into abnormal position, swelling and pain (which your kitty may not show) are tell-tale signs. Keep Mao confined in a box with soft bedding and take him to a vet in the morning for an x-ray and stabilisation of the fracture as well as pain medicine.