I just noticed that my cat limps on its front paw :{

anyvia1

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So I just noticed that when my cat walks around it limps on its front paw and when sitting down she holds one of her paws up. I was gone for about one day 4 days ago and I'm afraid she got injured. I'm panicking because I feel like I've noticed it too late?! It's currently late and I can't take her to a vet at this time so I have to wait until tomorrow. She doesn't seem to be in pain even when I touch her paw, but lately I have noticed that she is not as active as usual and sleeps more than before. I think she might have a broken bone because her paw seems "crooked". Should I be worried? Im stressing out terribly right now!
 

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I think it's Murphy's law that a cat gets sick when the vets are closed!

If the bone were broken, she couldn't put ANY weight on the paw.

She may have pulled a muscle or tendon and is using cat-sense and staying off her paw.

Is she eating normally?

I don't think it is an emergency situation, but you should call the vet when they are open.
 
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I am taking to the vet first thing after school tomorrow. Good to hear that it is nothing very serious. Thanks for the calming words!
 
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