For about ten days now, my cat has had a sore front left paw.
When she sits, she holds this paw up to avoid putting weight on it and limps when she walks.
When she lies down, she struggles to find a comfortable position.
She is 14 years old.
I've checked her paw: there's no sign of an injury or any swelling, and she can stretch both front legs out in front of her without any trouble. She isn't licking the painful paw any more than the other one.
I can see that her left shoulder is lower than her right one: you can only see one "bump" at shoulder level now.
Before this, she had an upset stomach: she'd been sick several times, was hiding away and was very lethargic. We feared the worst given her age. By giving her small amounts of food again, she was back to her usual self. But two days later, she had this paw problem. I don't know if the two could be linked.
She doesn't seem to be in pain; she's sleeping and eating well. She still goes up the stairs in the morning to ask for her food, but she doesn't jump anymore.
Is there anything I can do to make her more comfortable and help her get her mobility back?
I've read that at her age, it could be arthritis.
I'd love to hear your advice and any similar experiences.
Thank you.
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