Hello, I have a 5 month old Sphynx cat. Last night I accidentally stepped on her (she was curled up in a blanket on the floor). She has a slight limp with her front right leg. She doesn't have a fever as far as I can tell, she did have diarrhea today (no blood). Could the diarrhea be a consequence of me stepping on her and rupturing an organ or from pain? Or is it likely unrelated and I'm overreacting? She does tend to eat anything she can find. There is no swelling as far as I can tell. Thanks!

Updated On November 16th, 2019

Pet's info: Cat | Sphynx | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 15 days old | 6 lbs

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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Poor Leela. She will be in pain if she's limping, and unfortunately there are no OTC pain medications you can give her. Many are toxic for cats, and are fatal if given. The diarrhea likely isn't related to the pain. Have her seen by a vet in the morning for both of these problems.

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