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Does anyone have any advice or has anyone had this same problem before
and can you let me know what happened?
Thanks I really appreciate everyone's help on this matter.


I sprained my ankle a few weeks ago. It would get better, and then just
as I thought it was fine, some little something would re-sprain it, as
the tendon was still weak.
So, it could still be a sprain.
It could also be arthritis. Or he may have fractured a bone in the leg
or shoulder or pulled any of the tendons in the leg.

However, pressure on any part of the spine or brain can cause
intermittent limping. A disc out of place in the back, something
pressing on a nerve, brain swelling, etc can cause problems with
movement.
Lyme disease, distemper, and other diseases can cause similar problems,
too, but they usually have more symptoms than just a limp.

Things to check:

Does he have a fever?

How is his appetite?

Do his eyes (pupils) respond properly to light (contract/expand), and at
the same time (both eyes)? If not, could be neurological damage.

How is his balance? If you hold him upside-down, can he right himself?
If not, could be neurological damage.

Check reflex - if you hold him over a table, does the paw try to grab as
he passes over it? To do this, hold him about a half-inch away from the
table and run the TOP of the paw against the side of the table. The paw
should lift up to set on the table. If not, could be nerve damage.

Does he react (badly) if you run your hands over his back, especially
his upper back near his shoulders? Could be pressure on a nerve or a
fracture.

Check reflex - if you grip the lower leg and squeeze (firm, but gentle),
the tendons should contract, causing the paw to squeeze shut. Test this
on your own forearm so you see the reaction you're looking for. If your
cat acts as if he is in pain when you do this, he probably pulled one of
the tendons. Remember, you don't have to squeeze hard. Just firm and
even pressure on the forelimb.

You mention a vet appointment - that is pretty much what I'd advise.

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