My kitten has a turned paw. Will a shelter treat or put it down?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I recommend taking Gray to a vet for xrays of the foot to see what malformation it is. If Gray is still able to move well and not in pain, then I would let it go without treatment. Cats (and dogs) do well on 3 limbs if necessary but if he’s in pain it needs to be addressed. Once a vet sees the malformation they can discuss treatment options if needed. Good luck and kisses to Gray!

It does look like the abnormal claw is causing irritation to the pad. I would recommend having Ally examined by a vet to see if the claw should be removed to treat chronic pain or if it simply needs to be trimmed. The vet can also discuss her cold symptoms to determine if it needs treatment or just time.

Poor kitty! Glad you found her, people are unbelievable! If you think she may have an injury to her foot, I would strongly recommend bringing her into the emergency vet to be examined. They will be able to tell you whether or not the affected area is savable or if it is something that should just be left to resolve on its own. I'm sure this is not what you had intended on doing with your holiday weekend, but Mia thanks you for your love and care! Hope this helps.

I am sorry to hear Boronito has a hurt paw. There may be many causes for this including a puncture wound to the paw, some foreign material stuck between his paws, or a fracture to the limb. If he is shaking, he is probably in a lot of pain and discomfort from the injury. He will need an x-ray of the limb and an exam of the paw to determine what the cause may be. He may also need to be on pain medications or other medications as needed as well. Unfortunately, there is nothing that can be done from home except for trying to immobilizing the limb. There are no safe pain medications to give cats over the counter. I have included an article below about ways to make veterinary visits less expensive. The best thing for him is to see a veterinarian at this point. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_veterinary_care.html

Hello, it looks like that kitten has undergone some form of trauma and should be seen by a veterinarian or the shelter as soon as possible. You can contact your local animal control officer to have them pick up the cat or take the cat to the veterinarian or a shelter yourself. The kitten may indeed need surgery amongnst other medications. Please have the cat evaluated promptly. Hope this helps and best of luck!

This kitten will need to be seen by a veterinarian. It may be possible to orthopedically treat the kitten by applying braces or similar means to help it strengthen its front legs. It is necessary for the kitten to be examined and treated as it will not be able to walk properly on the front legs like this, making it prone to injuries and infections.

Please have your kitten seen by a vet right away. That wound looks extremely painful and will require pain medication and antibiotics. The kitten will need to have the wound cleaned out by the vet and will likely need sutures/bandaging of the area. Pain medication meant for people can be toxic to kittens and should not be used without checking with your vet. If you cannot keep the kitten and don’t know anyone who will take on his care and vet expenses, please contact local animal shelters and rescue groups so that he can get vet care asap. Thanks for trying to help these cats!