She is 6 years old. Vet said he would have assumed twice that! She has always carried her tail horizontally but now her back legs appear to be seizing up slightly. She can jump onto the sofa but has to manouvere herself to lie down She doesnt appear to be able to sit in the classic Egyptian cat pose and tips forward when going to toilet. Occasionally she opens mouth and it locks.Xrays show no spinal injury or deterioration.Comprehensive blood tests show a slightly raised sugar level(not high enough to be diabetes)a slightly raised globulin level(could indicate infection) liver and kidney function good. She hasnt got feline aids or leukemia. Blood pressure excellent. Anti inflammatory injection - no effect. Steroid injection - no effect (but did give her the sneezes for 3 days). Now on antibiotics but so far no effect. It isnt a blood clot. Next step is MRI scan but its all getting very expensive with no answers. She is happy in herself but gets very stressed going to vets. Any ideas?
2007-07-03 00:50:38 · 5 answers · asked by Cat 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
My cat had something like that when he was 2 years old. His back legs suddenly became really weak so hat he kinda dragged them using his front legs to walk. He could not jump. X-rays showed no physical injuries. Vet was also stumped. Now I know what caused it: calcium deficiency. I was feeding my cat mostly human tuna becuase where we lived back then, there was no regular supply of cat food. Fortunately, this kind of thing is reversable. On a "hunch" my vet prescibed calcium supplementation. It worked. My cat went back to normal in the space of a month. I sure hope this is all that's wrong with your kitty. Ask the vet if he thinks it could be calcium deficiency.
2007-07-03 01:10:45 · answer #1 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to say this because it is most unpleasant and I am not a vet. Has your cat been tested for cancer. Your cat is a little young so it is not likely that is the problem but cats do get cancer so I suggest you bring this possibility up with the vet. You might also consider getting a second opinion. From your description you sound like you take very good care of your cat.
2007-07-03 08:04:32 · answer #2 · answered by Sicilian Godmother 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat had a Calcium Deficiency that caused her back legs to paralyse. Once they got the Calcium issue sorted out , she regained the use of her back legs again.
...or could it be Arthritis?
2007-07-03 08:02:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no answers for you, other than to say I hope it's nothing serious and that the vets resolve it soon, must be scary to see in your beloved pet.
Good Luck
2007-07-03 08:18:49 · answer #4 · answered by JoeyBug 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know an answer here, but i suggest you try everything suggested, i hope something works for your cat.
2007-07-04 04:41:45 · answer #5 · answered by Amy LB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋