Swelling of the Cat Paws
The swelling of the paws is most frequent and usually it is joined to the lameness. The most common reason is a subcutaneous abceso originated immediately after a bite. The stings of the insects also produce a temporary swelling. If you have children, examine carefully the swollen zone for if they had put to the animal an elastic rubber. You must search with a lot of care, specially if the cat is of long hair, because the rubbers immediately are buried in the skin.
Does the cat has the swelling paw, and he has been previously in a place where an insect can sting? YES
Treatment for stings.
Was the cat in contact with children that put him an elastic rubber? YES
Examine him in search of some elastic rubber. Treatment for opened injuries.
Is it possible that he is scared of other cats? YES
Go to the veterinarian in the space of 24 hours.
The stings of insects are very common in the young and playful cats. With reference to elastic rubbers, the most frequent thing is that children in their games who place them, but also it is possible to give him the case of which the same cat "puts on him" accidental on having played with it and catch it with the teeth.
