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Sent to Cat Experts February 7 2006 at 7:04 AM
   

my cat is walking arond with one paw in the air and it looks swollen. what could it be? thanks

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February 7 2006 at 7:10 AM (6 minutes and 31 seconds later)
         
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It's hard to say since we can't see it. The most common cause is a foreign object in the pad or a trauma to the leg. It could even be a bug bite. I would go ahead and see the vet with him if you can't find any evidence of trauma or a bite mark.

Cats cannot tolerate OTC medications so there is nothing that you can do for him at home, aside from massaging the foot to increase blood flow.

Let me know if you still have questions.

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February 7 2006 at 7:33 AM (23 minutes and 1 second later)
         
if i do find evidence of bite or trauma, should i just wait it out?
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February 7 2006 at 7:35 AM (2 minutes and 16 seconds later)
         
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