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Should I bring my cat to the vet He has an injured front paw, and his limping seems to be getting wo2007-11-25 12:25:49

I came home Saturday at 10 pm and when my outdoor cat (originally a stray) came to greet me, I noticed him limping. I have allowed him to stay inside for the past two nights, however his limp seems to be getting worse. I inspected his paw, and it appears to have two ulcers/sores that he has been licking. It looks like a little blood has dried around it. The wounds are directly above his paw joint,on the inside, and the joint itself is slightly swollen. He is avoiding putting pressure on that foot even when he is just sitting. He appears to be in some pain, as he is not as active, however, I am concerned about possible infection, and don't know what to look for. I live paycheck to paycheck, but I will bring him into the vet if I have to. Do I have to?

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Infection is your only problem. Make sure the cat get fluids and keeps eating.

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yes

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Yes you really do have to take him to a vet, maybe he can arrange to have you pay a little at a time.

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Yes

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Yeah, I would have the cat looked at.

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YES TAKE IT TO THE VET .

MIGHT HAVE BEEN HIT BY A CAR

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Jlea, if you have a humane society in your area, they have low cost vets on site. It probably will cost you around $20.00 there. Yes, an infection could set in so the best thing is to get it looked at by a professional. If there isn't any humane society, call all the local vets and explain the problem but you have no money right now to take it in can they suggest what you can do temporarily. some might give you some free advise.

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Yes, you have to.