Persephone is 1 year and 5 months. She is active and headstrong. She rules the roost. Last evening just after dinner she refused to come outside with me, my other cat and my dog. This has always been her favorite part the day. She was moving very slow and favoring left back leg. I was able to pinpoint exact spot where she is experiencing pain just below hip joint on back of thigh. There is no swelling, heat, bite mark or wound. She laid in same spot until this afternoon. Then moved to another spot for a very short time and then got on the bed. My hopes soared because she hadn't eaten all day but had taken a bite of food and sip of water on way to the bed. Unfortunately, now she is still on the bed and has not moved. She's refusing food and water. I'm hoping it's just a sprain but I worry it's more. We have just moved to this area so I hadn't found a vet yet. Went on line and found one about 20 minutes away. I'm calling in the morning. I'm so worried about her!