My newborn kitten has 3 legs and a scabbed stub. What should I do?

As long as the skin is healed and dry you should just monitor for any discharge/bleeding etc which would indicate infection. It is likley that complications will develop as he starts walkingand putting wieghton the stump and the bones of the leg may break through the skin covering - in such cases amputation is recommended to shorten the stump and prevent open sores and infection once e is more mobile and strong enough for anesthetic

I would recommend a veterinary evaluation. Cats often do fine with only 3 legs but there may be another abnormality that could cause pain or problems later on. In some cases it may be recommended to amputate the stump if there are other issues or trauma to leg. Good luck and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Simba is so cute! Without seeing him in person, I can't say for certain if he needs a full leg amputation. Make an appointment with a local vet to see him about this issue, and they can advise you. Best of luck.

I would not be overly concerned with no pain or change in appetite etc but monitor closely for any additional signs or symptoms which may indicate infection in the wound. Monitor also for any changes in the other nails which would raise queries about possible medical causes for nail loss

It's hard to tell from the pictures exactly where the wound is and if it involves the claw itself. I would soak her paw in warm water (you can use a little epsom salts if you have it) to loosen the scab, then you can gently clean it with a warm wet washcloth. If you find that there is bleeding, then apply gently pressure for 15 minutes. Don't apply any topical medications as Luna will just lick them off. If the bleeding continues, or of the paw swells, or if there is a creamy or foul discharge, then she may need to go to the vet for examination and antibiotics.

Your kitten's front leg actually looks swollen, so there could be a sprain or even a bite abscess. You should take your beautiful Ned to a veterinarian for an exam. this is painful, so pain medicine (specifically for cats) should also be given by the vet. Please schedule an appointment with your veterinarian.

Poor kitten! I'm sorry that its leg is injured - since it has swelling, drainage, and a foul odor, it sounds like it's probably infected as well. Tiny kittens like this can actually be treated with antibiotics when needed, so I would definitely recommend having the baby checked by a vet as soon as you can. He/she can prescribe antibiotics for the infection if needed, or even advise on other options such as amputation if the damage is severe. It's not ideal to do things like this in very young babies, but it's certainly possible to do them when needed.