Forrest hurt his front leg yesterday. He was on my shoulder and jumped off when frightened by my husband coming around the corner with shopping bags. I knew as soon as I saw him hit the ground that he jumped "wrong". He immediately started limping - still putting weight on the front leg, but with a defined limp. I called my vet and she walked me though examining him. He's still eating, playing and acting as normal and there are no sensitive spots anywhere on his leg...just the limp. She thinks it is just a sprain and I am to watch him this weekend and if his limp gets worse or his behavior changes at all he will need a Vet visit.
I too think its just a sprain judging by the way he's acting. He still plays, uses his scratcher, etc. The Vet said to limit his jumping around, but it's been difficult because at 9 1/2 months old he's still an active little boy. I also put out a heating pad with a blanket over it on one of his favorite sleeping spots. He spent a little time on it but didn't really seem interested in the warmth.
My question: For those of you who have had cat's with sprains, how long did it take for the limping to go away?
I too think its just a sprain judging by the way he's acting. He still plays, uses his scratcher, etc. The Vet said to limit his jumping around, but it's been difficult because at 9 1/2 months old he's still an active little boy. I also put out a heating pad with a blanket over it on one of his favorite sleeping spots. He spent a little time on it but didn't really seem interested in the warmth.
My question: For those of you who have had cat's with sprains, how long did it take for the limping to go away?
