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The cat is lame for no reason. What's going on?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Henry Clarke
Cats lame legs for no reason may be caused by long-term strenuous exercise, cold, trauma, calcium deficiency, arthritis, fractures, etc. If it is caused by long-term strenuous exercise or cold, it will affect the speed of local blood circulation, cause local swelling and ligament damage, and cause lameness. This can be improved by reducing the amount of exercise and increasing warmth without medication; if it is an abnormal leg Lameness is also accompanied by symptoms such as joint swelling, pain, and limited movement. It needs timely treatment through oral medications, physical therapy, and surgery to help the disease be controlled. Medical treatment is required when necessary.

1. Long-term strenuous exercise

Cats are lively and active animals and will often run. If a cat exercises vigorously for a long time, it will cause muscle and soft tissue strains, and lameness will occur when walking. This can gradually subside by reducing the amount of exercise or resting.

2. Cold

If the weather is cold and the cat’s legs are not kept warm, the cold wind will irritate the local area, causing cold limbs and slight pain. Sometimes, the legs will suddenly become lame. You need to use hot towels for hot compresses or massage, which can speed up blood circulation and reduce local discomfort.

3. Trauma

If you are hit by a heavy object, it will cause local bone damage, affect normal walking, and cause lameness. You can take blood-activating and pain-relieving drugs under the guidance of a doctor.

4. Calcium deficiency

Refers to low calcium content in the body, which affects the normal development of bones, leading to weakness when walking and lameness. Cats need to be treated with pet-specific calcium tablets as directed by the doctor.

5. Arthritis

Usually caused by autoimmune abnormalities and degenerative diseases, symptoms such as joint swelling, stiffness, and limited movement may occur. You may limp when walking. A turning phenomenon. You need to take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs as directed by your doctor.

6. Fractures

Usually caused by falls and violence, which can lead to fractures in the bones and lameness when walking. It needs to be improved by plaster fixation. In severe cases, surgical treatment can be performed under the guidance of a doctor.

During the recovery period, the user should rest for a long time, do not let the cat run for a long time, and feed the cat chicken breast, canned cat food, shrimp and other medicines.High-value foods can supplement nutrients, help strengthen the body, and help the body recover.