Priority: Immediate
Overview
- This is an emergency.
- Contact your veterinarian or after-hours emergency care facility
immediately.
Symptom Considerations
- Gait abnormalities and weakness can be caused by:
- Neurological (nerve) issues
- Musculoskeletal (muscle and bone) issues
- Please try to keep your cat calm and quiet.
- Avoid exercise, jumping, or stairs as much as possible.
- Your cat may need to be supported to use the litter box.
- Protect your cat’s back and lift gently.
- Some questions to prepare for:
- When did this begin?
- Is there any history of injury or trauma?
- Your cat may need: