My cat is very slow and has lost the use of her back legs. She is 16. What could be wrong?

Answer 1

Sounds like she's got nerve damage or paralysis. Quite common in cats as old as that. Your vet will advise you on the best course of action, bearing in mind her quality of life.

Answer 2

My cat which is at my mum and dads house has the same problem - her back legs have not stopped working all together but she does hobble about. Basically it's arthiritis, try putting some cod liver oil in her food - they usually like it as it tastes fishy.

If you can, take her to the vet so someone can take a look and make sure it isnt something more serious, but it's probs just old age. Our cat recently had a stroke too and we took her to the vets but they said she had plenty of vitality and wouldnt dream of putting her down. Just make sure your little lady is really comfortable in her old age - nice new bed or cushion!

Answer 3

Take him to a vet asap. sixteen is a mind-blowing age, yet many cats stay into their previous due childrens or early 1920s, and cats do no longer unexpectedly give up eating and lose the skill to apply their back legs with the aid of fact they are getting older. something ought to be inflicting that, and a vet bypass to is critical. there is medical look after your cat, yet while no longer something could be performed, the kindest element is to have him pts fairly than permit him go through a slow and possibley painful dying.

Answer 4

My Mum's cat had this at around the same age, it was a combination of a thyroid problem and a tumour on the cats kidney. Unfortunately my Mum's cat had to be put to sleep as it had to many problems and was in too much pain - we were all devestated.

I don't mean to panic you and say that your cat will have the same things and need to be put to sleep but I hope this illustrates to you how important it is to get your cat to the vets asap as if it does have similar problems the earlier you get it there the better the outlook will be for treatment.

Good luck, I hope your kitty gets better.

Answer 5

My cat lost the use of her back legs and was very unstable, the reason for her problems was a heart problem that was due to an infection. She was treated with drugs which was tramatic for the cat but it cleared up the infection and she regained the use of her legs again.
I would take your cat to the vet it could be down to a multitude of things that it can be, heart probs, nerve damage, arthritis and many others.

Answer 6

She is old sweety. Take her to the Vet to see if something can be done for her.Do not give her anything for medication without the Vets say so. It may be time for the final shot. If it is you have my deepest sympathies. I lost my sweet little Gracie when she was 16 years old. She gave me so much love in those 16 years. give you little baby a hug for me. And a kiss on the forehead.

Answer 7

Nitwit!! Your cat is 16 years old. It is past middle age, it is OLD. it has lost the use of its legs. What the stuff do you think is wrong!! Take the cat to a vet. It is OLD!!!!!!!!!

Answer 8

Take her to the vet my elderly cat had that problem and it is not good news. She had kidney failure because of a growth and sadly I had to lose her. Heartbreaking I know it was only a week ago but believe you me it is the kindest thing to do. I tried to save mine by leaving her at the vets on a drip but when she came home she just deteriorated rapidly and I had no choice. Thinking about you and her.

Answer 9

Old age, just like us humans. Yet you can put a cat down without any government interference. Might be time to, less pain for the animal.

Probably lost most of its pride with legs not working. Be sure no company visits, so she does not get stepped on.

Answer 10

This is a question for your vet! Don't let her suffer needlessly. The vet can't make a decision for you, but it's up to you to get the information from him/her to help you make the call.

Older pets need a lot of attention and a fair amount of money in the home stretch. I hope you're prepared for this!