My cat keeps licking his right front paw and holds it up in the air , he had this last year and was given cream and tablets any idea why this has come

Updated On July 17th, 2015

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Answered By Debi Matlack

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He may have an injury to his paw, his claw may have grown around and into his pad, he may have a recurring soreness due to an old injury. If he will let you, examine his foot and toes for any swelling, overgrown claws, discoloration and/or discharge. If you find anything abnormal, or if he won't allow you to look, get him to see your vet for an exam. Ask why this keeps recurring. If his claws are overgrown, you will need to have them clipped once a month. Your vet can show you how to do this or they can do it for you as needed.

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