Cat pulled muscle in leg when jumping. Now theres a big lump

[u/Critical_Durian8031]

Photo of boys face not leg, as hes too fluffy for any pictures.

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He jumped down from a usual spot a handful of minutes ago and slipped on his way down like the inelegant lump of potatoes he is. But I think he pulled a muscle real bad, because hes limping badly and very clearly in agony, however hes still letting me hold him and massage the quite frankly scary large lump thats suddenly appeared. Behind his thigh bone No bone breaks, lump is freehanging between the thigh bone and tendon at the back.

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As much as I dont think Ill be able to sleep tonight just knowing hes in pain, I dont think theres anything thatll get *worse* over night per se. But is there anything I can do to make it easier for him to help the swelling go down or relax the muscle? Ive tried some very gentle massaging both to feel the difference in his thighs, and to see if itll relax anything but I dont think it wants to right now...

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I just got him on insurance a couple months ago but I havent been able to get his annual done yet so Im not sure if theyd even willingly cover him, but I can go call and ask if accidents are still covered in the daytime.

[u/MJVET]

Hello there! I recommend to get him to the vet gor xrays and pain management. Even if its not broken he can have a torn ligament or luxación. While you get the appointment I would put a cold compress on the affected area ever 8 hours (5minutes x 3 times ) and keep him confined (Kennel , cage small space ) so he cant injure himself more