My youngest cat Silvio will sometimes hold his back left leg up like he is about to clean it but he doesn't. He is not in any pain that i know of and isn't limping nor is he showing any other sign of distress. He has no fever nor is he panting and I have him on a controlled diet. I have also checked his back paw and leg to see if anything is inflamed or broken and no, everything is fine.

So my roundabout question is, should I take him to the vet or just keep a close eye on him for the next few days?

Hi

You seem to have checked most things and so far not found a problem. Certainly keep a close eye out for any of the symptoms you listed that aren't present at the moment. If you are still concerned of course take him for a check up. It can't hurt to do that anyway.

Cathy Wickenden BVet Med MRCVS
Barton Lodge Veterinary Centre
1 Midland Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5BH
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