My kitten is limping and has a fever. Can a foot injury cause this?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your kittens. I would recommend that they see their veterinarian as there is a viral infection that is easily spread between kittens. It can cause a fever, limping, oral ulcers as well as upper respiratory signs such as sneezing. It is known as the calicivirus. They may require medication. In the meantime, keep them comfortable, help them move when necessary and encourage them to eat and drink. I hope this information helps!

Hello and thank you very much for your question. With the history that you were giving me, I worried that there may be a puncture wound or abscess formation on the left rear leg. Another possibility would be that we have hurt our leg somehow and the pain associated has caused the temperature to rise. Nevertheless, with a temperature that high, your pet needs to see the veterinarian as soon as possible to get a correct diagnosis and treatment started. If there were not a fever associated, I would tell you to wait for 24 to 48 hours with complete rest of the cat with no movement. But because of the fever, you do need to see a veterinarian. Thanks a lot for your question. Have a good day.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your kitten. I recommend that he sees a veterinarian today. His behavior is worrisome. Even if you are not able to locate his pain, it sounds like he is sore if he is limping. There is a viral disease in kittens that can cause a fever, lameness and ulcers in the mouth. His veterinarian will examine him and determine if this is the case or if he has another problem. I hope this information helps!

There is nothing that can done at home in this case, I'm sorry. Leo is obviously in a lot of pain, and there are no OTC pain medications for cats. Many human ones are toxic to cats, and are fatal if given. Plus he has a fever, and it's extremely serious he won't. The best thing for him is to find the closest vet to you, and get him there now.

It is possible for calici to cause lameness in kittens but it is not a very common symptom. Usually they are showing respiratory signs, very lethargic and not eating. Has Burrikh been vaccinated against calici? That is a core vaccine for cats. She should have received a vaccine at 8, 12 and 16 weeks of age. If she is fully vaccinated I find it hard to believe that she would catch calici. Cats typically acquire feline calcivirus (FCV) after coming into contact with other infected cats, such as in a shelter, cattery, or boarding facility. Has she been exposed to any of these situations? If not, again, I find it unlikely that she would acquire this disease. I suggest you take Burrikh to your vet for some testing although I am not sure what testing you have available in Indonesia for this virus. The most reliable diagnostic test involves identifying a buildup of FCV antibodies. These antibody tests can be used to detect and measure the levels of feline calcivirus antigen and/or antibodies corresponding to the viral antigen (feline calcivirus). A more advanced test that may be used involves growing the isolated viruses under controlled conditions using a technique called cell culture. If she does have calici you cannot treat this at home. If she just has an injury then it will likely resolve on it's own over time. Cats often get injured and we don't know how they did it so it is possible that it is an injury. If you are worried about her then you need to take her to your vet for an exam. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Ideally, he should be physically examined by your veterinarian. He may have been bitten by another cat which would explain his symptoms. A cat bite can be difficult to detect and can abscess and be quite painful. Antibiotics and pain medication may be indicated.

Have her examined by your veterinarian today. She may have injured the foot or been bitten during her absence. Antibiotics and/or pain medication may be indicated. Do not medicate her with any OTC products as most can be toxic to cats. Restrict her activity as much as possible until she sees the doctor.