Bruised Swollen Paw

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My kitty came in with a swollen foot 2 days ago and he wont put any weight on it. He wouldnt let me get too close but i couldnt see any abrasion etc and kept monitoring him. I have no idea what has happened.. Today it seems there is a puncture wound which was definately not there this morning.. it is a very slow bleed howevet Vet is closed until tomorrow.. just wanted to see if anyone has any idea what this may be?
 

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Sounds like a bite to me. Can you help him soak it in some warm salt water? And he should definitely go in to the vet for antibiotics tomorrow.
 
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He wont let me actually touch it.. he is happy for me to cuddle and is acting normal other than not using that foot.. i dont think he will willingly let me soak it! My biggest concern is that there was definately no wound before now.. could this be caused by swelling?
 

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It's possible that it was so swollen you couldn't see the wound and now it's draining. You can wrap him in a towel like a burrito to give medical attention.
 
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It is not bleeding profusely and he seems to be cleaning it..should i traumatise both him and me or will it be ok overnight?? what will the vet do other than antibiotics? Do they put a cast on if bones are.broken etc?
 

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I would try to soak it, which would help with the draining and likely infection. He is just licking the surface. The vets will clean the wound and give meds. I'm not sure what they'd do for a broken paw.
 
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thankyou for your advice! This is my first cat and i seriously worry about him more than the kids ;) they can at least tell me whats happened!! I will attempt to soak it.. he is currently sound asleep so i may be able to restrain him before he fully wakes!! I will post an update after a vet visit..
 
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