About 2 weeks ago we rescued a Kitten that was stuck between a chain link fence and a wood fence when we were having a severe heat spell here in California. He is around I would guess 6 weeks now. he was almost weaned when we found him so we did not have to feed him milk.
That said,
When he lays on his back his front paws and back paws shake uncontrollably. Is it possible that he has a nerve problem or is it just something that he has due to being so young? He is otherwise healthy.
2006-08-17 16:37:57 · 5 answers · asked by melissa s 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
To clarify, it happens when ever he is on his back, wether he rolls over or we put him there. I do plan on taking him to the vet, not sure if I am even going to keep him though.
2006-08-17 17:04:19 · update #1
If he lies on his back with his paws in the air: That is usually a sign of a very relaxed kitty. I'm inclined to rule this one out from your information.
The shaking paws are most likely to be from poor nutrition, the trauma of being stuck between the fences, his immature nervous system.
I hope you are planning to take him to a vet for shots and such. That would be the time to point this out to the vet.
Please give this little guy the highest quality kitten canned food you can get. You will have to go to a small pet store to find Wellness, Innova, Natural Balance.
He will most likely get out of this on himself now that he is safe, well-fed and getting much love and concern from such great humans.
I want you to get some Rescue Remedy from a health foods store and put that regularly on his fur between his ears. And you probably won't do that as people don't seem to be taken my suggestions on using the flower essences.
You can email me at Barbcat40@netzero.net if you would like me to tell about the RR.
2006-08-17 17:02:52 · answer #1 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 05:41:54 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So it is only when he's on his back? Could be a nerve problem. Does he roll onto his back and then start this? Or do you put him on his back first? This could be him having seizures also. I would take him to a vet to find out exactly what is going on and how to make him better.
2006-08-17 16:45:17 · answer #3 · answered by Love not hate 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've seen pups and kittens with shakes like that, so I'll wait little more and see if he get better as he grow a little. May be few weeks and if it gets worse check with vets.
2006-08-17 16:50:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it could be nerve problems or he had a stroke from the heat in any case take him to the vets and dont wait too long he could have some internal damage...
2006-08-17 16:48:19 · answer #5 · answered by little_outlaw_angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋