Dear whorlichan,

[Omeganitros]

I think my cat's hurt. He's a really great outside tabby, but he's starting to get older, and stays inside and sleeps more often. Yesterday we noticed that he has a really big limp, and avoids putting his front left paw down. Today it seems worse, because he can't jump on or off beds, and even getting up after napping makes him yowl a little. So something's obviously up with his left paw or arm or whatever. I was just wondering if there's something we can do about it (I made a little bed for him on the floor so he doesn't have to jump anywhere to sleep), if we need to take him to the vet ASAP, or if it'll heal on it's own, or whatever advise you can give.

Sincerely,
Omeganitros