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How do you tell if a cat's paw is broken?

My cat's paw is swollen. How do you tell if a cat's paw is broken?

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If the paw is swollen, painful to the touch, and they are unable to move it, it is likely the cat's paw is broken or there is a robust inflammatory response due to another cause (such as infection or immune-mediated disease).