my male cat, who has been neutured is hiding away on his own, and cannot walk properly with his back legs. this has happened 3 times now. The 1st time, we took him to the vet who gave him antibiotics, but didnt say much about it. Does anyone know what could be happening to him? This has also happened to my female cat before.
2007-01-03 01:54:15 · 14 answers · asked by annabell 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Well, I don't know for sure but I just lost a female cat who I had 18 years to feline kidney disease. She started walking like she was lurking around (like hunching down on her hind legs) then she refused to eat and would only drink water but was not putting out much urine. She would hide out in the closet and would not come out even for me. I don't want to scare you but I would defintely take him to the vet and have them run some tests on him. Better safe than sorry. I hope you find out what is wrong.
2007-01-03 01:58:57 · answer #1 · answered by Princess 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Hiding away from time to time isn't so unusual. But the problem with his back legs is, indeed an issue. And the fact that this has happened to your female cat as well complicates it tremendously. I've had a number of cats over the last 30 years (currently 3) and I've never seen that problem before. However, I don't fully understand the vet who "didn't say much about it". I think I would either quiz him down thoroughly about this, or find a vet who is more communicative.
2007-01-03 02:04:21 · answer #2 · answered by kj 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Definitely take him back to the vet. Insist on some x-rays this time. There could be a million things that are up with your cat. I'm sure he'll be fine though. FIND A NEW VET THOUGH! If you weren't comfortable with your vet's response, then you don't need to give your vet more money. If my vet ticks me off, I take my cat's records to a new vet. If they can read a record, they can treat my cat just as well while giving my pet and I the attention we (are paying for!) and deserve.
2007-01-03 04:03:10 · answer #3 · answered by Adam 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree totally with Lisa H - I have had cats neutered and never seen this so it definitely needs vet attention.
The other vet should have told you what the problem was and why it was occuring so find a new vet as the other one seems like a waste of space.
2007-01-03 03:00:56 · answer #4 · answered by moijesuisunepommedeterre 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitely take him back to the vet. Insist on some x-rays this time. There could be a million things that are up with your cat. I'm sure he'll be fine though. FIND A NEW VET THOUGH! If you weren't comfortable with your vet's response, then you don't need to give your vet more money. If my vet ticks me off, I take my cat's records to a new vet. If they can read a record, they can treat my cat just as well while giving my pet and I the attention we (are paying for!) and deserve.
2007-01-03 01:58:33 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa H 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Have you had him checked out for cystitis, as sometimes, the animals will hide away and drag their backsides against the floor. Its a long shot, but is your cat licking himself continually as that can also be a sign. The vet would have given him antibiotics for cystitis.
2007-01-03 03:59:22 · answer #6 · answered by thalia 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bit strange that BOTH cats are suffering the same symptoms. Take them both to the vet and get bl;oods done. They could be getting at something Toxic.
2007-01-03 10:03:57 · answer #7 · answered by puffy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would get a second opinion. Does he veer off when he is trying to walk in a straight line or just crouching as he walks. If he veers then it could be muscle dtsytrophy.
Don't be afraid to challenge your vet they can get things wrong and you pay them enough to get the answers your family member so rightly deserves.
2007-01-03 03:26:13 · answer #8 · answered by kmwkd24 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
sounds as if he is suffering urinary tract infection. does he cry when he pees? call your vet--kitty might need a dietary change--some foods cause this in kitties--they cannot process the ash content--magnesium ang manganese among other specific chemicals are condsidered ash in kitty foods--and succumb to uti--feline urologic syndrome. very serious.
kitties hide when they are ill because they know instinctively that they are susceptible to being more easily killed by predators, so they stay under things and in caves. good kitty. now you get to be momms and get kitty treated before need for surgery of hospitalization. good luck, take care of kitty and enjoy kitty--they are fun to play with.
2007-01-03 05:29:39 · answer #9 · answered by z-hag 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd take him back to the Vet for tests.I wouldn't take chances.We haven't seen the cat and we aren't experts. Even the Vet won't make a diagnosis with out seeing your little darling.
2007-01-03 02:14:16 · answer #10 · answered by Pamela V 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋