Help w/my civvie, Mo

[WickedSteppMom]

My civvie, Mo, has been acting unlike herself for several days now & I'm concerned. Last Wed evening, I noticed she was babying her right front paw a little bit, but still walking on it. Thursday, she pretty much stayed laying on my bed all day & had decreased appetite (VERY unusual for Miss Momo, as she's quite rubenesque at 15 lbs, down from almost 17.) In the evening, Hubs asked ME if I noticed she was walking funny, and normally he doesn't notice these things. I'd checked her whole paw & leg, but couldn't find anything wrong, and she didn't seem to mind me pressing or even gently squeezing. She has been spending every day in my bedroom though, rather than walking around & looking out the front door. She was still purring like a chainsaw every time I came in the room, and letting me pet/love on her & sleeping next to me in the bed at night. However, she didn't come in the bedroom last night & has been laying in the dining room. Today, she doesn't want to be petted, which is *really* unusual for her since she's my snuggler. She's given me "kisses" on my hand, but won't purr. She hasn't used the litterbox at all today. She looks fine, but I don't know what to think...this isn't right. I did finally find a tiny cut on 1 of her toe paw pads; I have Bacitracin I can put on it or even Bactroban (prescription antibiotic ointment.) The only thing I can think of is that the Special Kitty is making her feel yucky, so Hubs is going to bring home some Friskies (since she's used to that.) Any thoughts, suggestions, etc?

 

[Julia & Bandit (GA)]

If a cat is drastically not acting like themselves for more than a day, it usually indicates that there's something wrong. I would say a vet visit is in order. I hope she feels better soon.

 

[SherylandClouseau]

I agree that a vet visit is very much in order- changes that drastic in behavior can be indicative of severe pain. I would get her seen ASAP. Cats are very stoic, so the fact that she has gone from limping and slightly less activity to where she is now not moving or interacting much is very serious...

 

[Blue]

My civvie, Mo, has been acting unlike herself for several days now & I'm concerned. Last Wed evening, I noticed she was babying her right front paw a little bit, but still walking on it. Thursday, she pretty much stayed laying on my bed all day & had decreased appetite (VERY unusual for Miss Momo, as she's quite rubenesque at 15 lbs, down from almost 17.) In the evening, Hubs asked ME if I noticed she was walking funny, and normally he doesn't notice these things. I'd checked her whole paw & leg, but couldn't find anything wrong, and she didn't seem to mind me pressing or even gently squeezing. She has been spending every day in my bedroom though, rather than walking around & looking out the front door. She was still purring like a chainsaw every time I came in the room, and letting me pet/love on her & sleeping next to me in the bed at night. However, she didn't come in the bedroom last night & has been laying in the dining room. Today, she doesn't want to be petted, which is *really* unusual for her since she's my snuggler. She's given me "kisses" on my hand, but won't purr. She hasn't used the litterbox at all today. She looks fine, but I don't know what to think...this isn't right. I did finally find a tiny cut on 1 of her toe paw pads; I have Bacitracin I can put on it or even Bactroban (prescription antibiotic ointment.) The only thing I can think of is that the Special Kitty is making her feel yucky, so Hubs is going to bring home some Friskies (since she's used to that.) Any thoughts, suggestions, etc?

You may think it's her paw, but it could also be a pulled muscle higher up the leg or in the shoulder, yes?
If a cat jumps down and lands oddly, something could get pulled.
Maybe you can get a video of it and show the vet how she is walking?

I have emailed a shot video to my vet of my cat to let him hear how she sounds, so you could do the same to show how your cat is limping.

 

[maryjoandsmokie]

I agree a vet visit is needed. There are too many behavioral changes here.
The weight loss, decreased appetite and decreased activity along with the limping
would really worry me...lots of changes here.