Don't be fooled by how cats love to jump and hop around; actually, their legs are the most fragile part of their bodies. Sometimes, if they accidentally fall from a height or fight with other cats, their legs can get injured. Regardless of the cause, we need to treat them immediately. Otherwise, it may affect the cat's mobility and daily life later on. Some netizens also ask if a cat's limping leg can heal by itself. Actually, it depends on the severity. It's best to carefully check and handle it regardless of whether it's mild or serious.

1. First, we need to examine the severity of the cat's injury. This greatly helps with treatment. Experts from pet shelters suggest you can start by laying the injured cat flat on your lap. If the cat struggles but can still walk freely, generally the bones are not injured. If it's just a surface wound, it usually recovers well.

2. If you see the cat has difficulty walking or cannot walk, dragging the injured leg, that's more troublesome. At this time, the pet owner should take it to a veterinary hospital promptly for immobilization treatment.

Another situation is that the cat can still walk but the wound is bleeding and it appears a bit limping. The pet owner can handle it by following these steps.

1. First, we need to clean the cat's wound with mineral water; mineral water is better than tap water.

2. The cat may struggle due to pain, so to prevent it from biting itself, you can put an Elizabethan collar on it. This also helps to better control it.

3. Then, shave off the fur around the injured area to avoid wound infection. Next, rinse the wound repeatedly with saline solution and disinfect it using cotton swabs with povidone-iodine.

4. After disinfecting, we can bandage the cat with clean gauze. The bandage should be snug but not too tight. During this period, try to limit the cat's activity as much as possible, as too much movement is not good for recovery.

5. We also need to change the dressing regularly, usually once every two days. This allows you to monitor the wound condition at all times. If the wound doesn't improve after a week and tends to ulcerate, it must be sent to the hospital for treatment.

Can a cat's limping leg heal by itself? We can first use the above methods shared by the editor to judge and handle it. However, if there is a fracture, it must be taken to the hospital immediately to avoid future complications.