I wish we had a vet like you in our town!

I really appreciate the video you made. It helped calm me down till I could get my cat in the vet tomorrow.

What a well behaved kitty. I hope everything turns out well for this fur bb.❤️🐈❤️😻

Thank you so much. I will be off to the vet first thing in the morning to determine if it is a fracture or a dislocation of the elbow. And thank you so much for all that you do because we have an animal rescue and it is always people like you who helped us

Thank you for this video - your knowledge and love for animals is clear. Super helpful!

She's a beautiful cat! Thank you so much for uploading! I love learning new things

Good luck trying that with your average cat, aspecially if its hurt where you're touching. That is one passive cat you got there.

Awww well behaved little girl! My boy would of had to be completely knocked out, we thought my dog broke her leg but it was just a torn acl! I never would of thought! Hahah

Thanks for the help. My "Uno" was limping when I got home tonight. I live on a one floor apt and I think this is a very similar situation. He's eating but his upper front left leg pain is spot on. He's eating. And was just out getting him litter. Thank you Sir

What a sweet vet! Thank you for this information.

My cat got a limp unexpectedly today. I'm so sad. I love him so much that I can't see him in pain 😩 Edit: unfortunately my beloved cat was killed in an accident a few days later. I miss him so much. Although his limp got better in 2-3 days. Ahh I miss him so much.😪

when you said broken limb is rare, i know you are an experienced vet! Yiu are a good vet

Thanks a lot for your video. I love very much cats and have two at home now - have had many along my life-. Luckly they are both healthy. I live in the Barcelona, area in Spain and I'm a Veterinary Technician and I like very much to read and watch videos to go on learning and review things I studied a long time ago. Actually I studied 3 courses at the Veterinary Medicine University of Barcelona -U.A.B.- but unfortunately couldn´t go on studying and get my degree... :-( that's why I became a Technician. I've just discovered your videos -better late than never- I wish I had done it before. So thanks again for them and Happy New Year to you, your staff and all your patients. FELÍZ AÑO NUEVO 2016!!!

Such a great doctor, wish my cat had your attention.

Great doctor, very helpful, great explanation and sweet. I love SCAMPY the leaper cat. Fix and heal her leg so she can leap more. We do massage, Shiatsu acupoints, and acupuncture.

Thank you doctor.

You are missed Dr. Martinez. ❤ West a great educator you are!

I wish he was my vet. So caring.

And help or ideas would be gladly appreciated .. Thanks DR !

Thank you for a very informative video.

Thank you! My cat has a limp and this video was reassuring.

People, if you think your cat has a problem take it to a vet! As I am reading comments here I see you are just making statements and/or not getting any responses/answers to your problems.

Nice to see a vet that cares. In my area I see more and more vets that are after the almighty Dollar over everything else. I do a lot of cat rescue and need videos for my feral colony.

This was really helpful. Thank you.

Thank you for this video

Great vet.

Thank you so much!!!

When a cat tells you to quit you quit!!! Lol yep

Thank you for sharing. Informative. One question - why dont we cover our cats or dogs with their own lead shield for their torso and head?

My cat Does NOT do well at vets, but our vet is amazing with our grumpy cat haha

Late to this post (sorry!), but thank you SO much for providing info to hopefully help make wise choices for a sweetie 😸👏🙏✌️

Turns out my cat's wrist is broken, or so we think, thanks,doc!

My cat Geronimo is not using his front left paw, I have tried examing him, but he definitely didn't like it especially at his elbow area which feels some what swollen.

most vets don't care about animal just want a cash cow . I took my cat in and spend few hundread and he still limping.

My cat walks like his hind legs are too long has a pronounced wiggle and they slide out from under him at times (since he was a kitten I rescued he is now about 6 years old)and it is becoming more pronounced

I feel so much better now because my cat sometimes puts weight on his sore leg so hopefully it's not broken. Got to get him to the doctor asap

Thanks for the explanatory video! My kitten started limping and wouldn't put any weight on his right leg. I believe he also took a big fall for a kitten. The vet took x-rays today and no broken bones. So hopefully he starts putting weight on it again soon, it's been 3 days now with him putting Zero weight on it at all.

my cats back leg knee might be broken what do I do to help her walk on it again?

My best friends Kitty is going through this but she is like 11 years old the price of the vet is her concern. She is barely eating and lays under the table I don't know how to help she now barely can walk

So a cat can sprain the pit legs by jumping down from things?

Awe poor baby

The issue is .. She's been trying to bite her lower back for some reason and when ever you pet her on her back from the middle to her tail she cringes .. And her tail goes down .. Almost like if you pet here her nerves freeze and if you pet her lower back she sticks her leg out

Wondering how much this treatment costs. Same issue with my cat & it’s already a struggle with Covid and being off work. Praying this doesn’t break the bank. I hate seeing my cat in pain!

We recently took her to a vet about a week ago for having glass in her system and she was fine .. She ending up passing everything and has been on medication to harden her stomach .. Could that cause anything ? We recently stopped the medication to see if that was the cause and she still cringes .

how long does it take for a strained muscle to heal?

So we just spent quite a bit of money just getting her looked at .. Do you have any idea of what it is ? And she doesn't have flees . She takes a bath about once or twice a month . And now I'm just curious as to what it is because I feel bad .. If she just leans up against my pant leg she cringes

Thank you…. You saved our cat, SHY CHARLIE

My 12 week kitten jumped in a weird way , not super high though, and i heard like a pop, he didnt cry just kept playing like usual but hes not limping, he uses it occasionally, when playing but when walking and sitting he holds his paw and leg up (front right leg) I've hindered so he cant jump up high and put him in a queit room he can rest in. still eating, drinking and using litter box happily, should i wait and see if this gets better? id defo take him to vet if needs be but we've not yet got him insured was going to after the second vaccine shot

Thank you for your video doctor I watch the one with the dislocated kitty leg because I have a kitten that all it did was jump down off the chair it seems to have dislocated its back leg. I may try letting it lay on a heating pad and see if I can massage it back because I won't have any money to go to a vet for three weeks. It must have some kind a weak condition why it came out of place so easy so I'm hoping somehow it goes back in place easy. At least now though I think I understand what has happened to it. I have a bunch of cats but I really like this little kitten she kind of makes faces with her eyes and talks with her eyes if that makes any sense kind of like her grandma was that I just lost a while back.her grandma always knew how to pull tricks on me when I was down and rile me and get me all mad and then make me laugh that you just had to bust up laughing thinking I don't know how you do it but you always seem to know when I need cheered up.Cats sure make a good little loving family for a person alone. I'll watch her a few days if it gets bad I might have to call the vet and try to work something out. Sure sucks being poor right now. I have another cat named little smoke she looks exactly like this cat in the video.

I know this is a old video, but this is good stuff! My cat is limping in the right front floor leg somewhere there’s an injury I think because he jumps too much in the house he never goes outside. He’s only four and I’m trying to find anyway I can to help him because I know he’s in pain. He’s only four like I said, but this is his third time injured since he was rescued as a kitten, he keeps injuring an old injury ! What is the pain medication you can use? I never heard of anything for a cat. I loved this video. Thank you so much.

My kitten wrist looks broken I don't know if he was born like that I was wondering if I could put a splint on it its like his body is. To heavy

My cat climbed on the screen on the window and it came loose and she fell from the second story. I was so worried at first because she has been favoriting one of her legs and cried when I touched it. But she is now putting weight on it and let’s me touch it now. So I’m going to continue to monitor now that I know for sure it’s not broken.

What are some médications i can give my cat with a swollen leg? If yall can please help out

My cat has this issue with his left hind leg. He has a bit of a limp and the vet has explained he doesn't have a bone break. Guess it'll take time to heal.

cold paw... My cat has a blood clot I think.......I'm sad in my heart right now.

Hey DR I always come to you with my dogs problems but I have one new issue .. My dog is an indoor dog and is constantly cared for lol . She's 8 and she is a boxer . Here's the issue .

My cat can't retract his claw properly, just the first claw on his right paw, he has a minor wound which I have cleaned, I am worried about infection. I am taking him in tomorrow first thing, do you think this is something that can be sorted? Will he be able to retract it again because at the moment it is sticking out of his paw.

My cat broke his toe, but the vet wont splint it or cast it until they give him an x-ray. (We didn't have the money to do the x-ray, so the vet is treating it as an open wound with an injected antibiotic, pain meds & antibiotics at home, that I am giving him for 5 days.) The toe is pointing off to the opposite direction, so I'm pretty sure it's a broken toe... it almost looks as if he got the toe caught in something as he was jumping down from somewhere and that it almost tore from his foot. Questions for you: Is there any way I can splint this toe myself at home by wrapping it up and stabilizing it with medical wrap in order to ensure his toe doesn't heal the wrong way? If so, should I wait until the open wound is healed, the antibiotics are done with, and the pain meds are done? We go back for a checkup next week, but if they still won't cast or splint the toe, I'd like to give his toe the best chance of healing correctly by doing this myself. (We will probably be finding him a new home soon, as we cannot afford to have a kitty who likes to venture outside, but I'd like to make sure he's all fixed up before that.) Thanks for your input.

As always very enlightening videos. Wish you a happy new year and a successful 2014. Best regards Carlos Sá - DVM - Brasil

Do you have a list of pain meds that are safe for cats? Also, a list of antibiotics that are safe?

Great video! My cat has had lameness in one leg for over 6 months. He's had xrays done and the vet found nothing wrong. No breaks or arthritis (he's only 3 years old). She found no cuts or swelling. Is there anything I can do for my cat at home? I feel that the pain is coming from his trapezoid area as shown in this video. He still eats,plays and jumps off of furniture (nothing really high). Thanks.

my adopted kittens are part mc... learning this I'm furious at the people who bred their ancestors. What is the chance of a mc mix getting this? Sometimes when they chase toys or each other I see their back legs spread wider as their paws are going left to right.. idk if they're trying to do a serpentine movement or if there is something wrong with their hips..... I have never had a cat before so is this normal? Bad sign?

My kitty jumped down off his cat tower after a nap and I noticed him limping. It the front right leg like the cat in this video. He can lay down with his paws forward but he cannot tuck his leg under him. He has a limp but all parts of his leg can be moved and bent just like Scampy. Is their anything you can recommend? I can't afford to take him to the vet until I get paid in a few days. Thank you. --Foot

Dr greg my cat has 1years old he s been missing for 5 days and today i find him he was so hungry and limping

i picked up my kitten to clean her eye but he squirmed in my hands and fell now he is limping on his front right paw but he doesn't meow in pain and he eats so i was just wondering if its something i need to check out or will it heal on its own

I uploaded a video of my cat limping. He will put weight on his leg, but not his foot. I can't afford a visit to a vet but would appreciate any advice on how to make him better. Thanks!

Same situation

My can is limping on left front leg, but it comes and goes. Day 1 he was limping. Day two walking normal and chasing a string during playtime. Day 3 limping again. And so forth. What could that mean?

Amazing video! I learned a lot and appreciate you taking the time to explain everything so well! My cat has been hyper extending her back leg and is currently taking x-rays. I waiting for the call to come pick her up and I hope that she has a pulled muscle as well and nothing more serious. Wish her luck!

Poor baby boy my cat is going thru same thing I hope it’s only a pulled muscle

Ya my cat is a 2 yr old bangel!!! I found a bite but I cant go near it he wont let me. Im worried😪

My cat looks the same

my cat is fine when you touch his leg but if you touch his paw he screams

That is my exact cat you have there. Mine is a girl

what a well meaning vet

My cat just starting limping on one of his front paws and it looks like it pains him to walk on it. We need to take him to the vet asap, but what i can i do now?

Dr.Greg,i have a 3 year old male shih tzu,i have him groomed every 3 months,so grooming time is next week,problem is, he has been licking around his back leg and lower belly,and has developed a raised up rash, i am using hibitane cream,but he keeps licking it off,can i use bitter apple spray on the rash without it hurting him,or do i need to get to get a cone? thanks ,,,Emily

Hi I thought my cat hurt his front leg jumping from the bed Vet said wait not to brace it I waited then not better so we xrayed not broken muscle loss from lack of use was concerning . Vet gave gabapentin and glucosamine treats Week later his muscle mass decreases even mire from lack of use and now it’s curled around snd limp now they are recommending a neurologist

Greg can you put a splint on a cat with torn ligament or muscle Thank you

I came to my dads house and my cat was limping I don't know what to do its his front leg paw there is no blood or scabs

what about the cat? should the cat have lead for protection too?

My kitten started limping today out of blue a few weeks ago she got her foot hurt then was fine then got vaxxed first time then week later limping all of sudden no obvious cause hope she okay :(

do you have to put on a splint for a sprained muscle? How long is the healing time frame (est)?

My cat had swollen back paw for 10 days, now he is walking on four legs again but one of his finger is strung up, not matching 3 other fingers (claws) 😥 I wonder what happened to him, he is outside cat ofcourse.

I think my cat broke both her front legs when she fell I have them wrapped up til I can take her to the vet tomorrow

My cat cant look up like she walks like moving his head and alwats look down:( i dont know what to do

The other nurse should protect her arms and thyroid

My cats back leg ,the skin is clear,he's old,and started limping,what's wrong?

Sir my cat had dislocation please suges me

my cat looks the same he is a male he started limping but its arthritis he is 13y old i give me glucosamine msn etc... omega oil

My cats a very old age and she can barely walk she keeps tripping...

what if my cat wont even let me touch her leg?

Can it go away on its own?

Great video lots of help thanks . My cat has started limping on his hind leg . He was liking the section above the paw. He is also walking very slowly when he puts pressure on it. When I picked him up he starting meowing. We suspect that he jump out from our window which is about 2 meters (sorry don't use feet) or maybe our neighbours dog did something. He is eating. Please help on what I can do thanks very mutch

cat is limping from elbow, can i tie a cast?

My little brother accidentally jumped on my cat. I just wish i can take it to the vet

Idk what is and idk what to do cuz I don’t have money to take my cat to the vet and I rlly don’t want anything worse to happen :(

My cat seems fine, she's walking, she's playful and eats as usual but when she sits down she spreds her left leg. My vet told me she heard a sound when she placed my cat for an x ray, she explains that probably the hip joint was out of place, the x ray showed everything normal. But now after one week my cat is spreading her leg again, my vet told me it might be a constant subluxation in the hip but I'm a little unsure. I mean is a subluxation posible if she acts normal? Wouldn't she be in pain and not walking at all? 😢 I would love to read some opinions

Just wanted to reach out to you and ask your opinion. My fiance and I had to relinquish several of our cats to our local Humane Society due to her having health reasons. One of our cats was pregnant and when she was getting fixed from them, they aborted the kittens. She was one of the cats that we had to relinquish unfortunately. I feel that they could have raised them with mama cat until they're ready for adoption. Is this normal for them to do? I just feel that they could have let her raise the kittens and then adopt them out.

What do you do if it's a Absess?