The post Cat Paws: Anatomy, Care, and Protection Tips ... Most cats have 18 digits — five on each front paw and four on ... Cats can suffer paw injuries ranging from broken bones and sprains to ...

The vet said the deformed paw on the cat’s left front leg was consistent with having fractured metacarpal bones, and x-rays confirmed that four out of the five bones were broken.

Cats with residual bone fragments had significantly increased rates of back pain and aggression, ... "look at the way he's bending his front paws to avoid pressure on the toes, ...

Following these paw prints, surveyors found even more cat bones at the bottom of the nearby pit. A third wildcat skeleton, this one “nearly complete,” was found later in another section of the ...

Cats' paw pads are not only sensitive to heat and cold — they also contain sweat glands. ... And their front and back toe beans differ in function, too, she adds.