My cat struggles to walk 2 weeks after spay. What should I do?

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We have a 9 year old cat who was spayed 16 days ago. Yesterday evening she started having trouble walking. She is hugging walls and chairs and then just lays wherever she gives out. She is eating, drinking water and peeing. She's still wanting to lay with us, not going off by herself. She got a good checkup from the vet. We will be taking her in tomorrow but are very concerned and want to know if there is anything we can try today or anything we should be doing to help her. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 14 lbs

Mirissa Duncil, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It sounds as if Chloe may be having trouble with vision as well? Often times when we see patients hugging close to walls and having trouble negotiating surroundings it's either their vision is impaired or they have severe spatial perception defects (think vertigo). It is possible that anesthesia can affect balance but it is normally seen pretty soon after a surgical process and not so far out. If she is having actual weakness as a problem with ambulation (walking) this will require a more in depth exam than we can provide online. Likely she will need a neurological work up with labs and x rays to find the source or her problem. For now I think you are doing everything correctly-keep her calm and in a small contained space (like a bathroom) to make her feel more secure for the time being. It is great that she is eating and drinking and having normal bathroom habits-these are positive signs. It sounds as if you are very good kitty parents. Just let her stay close to you if it helps and hopefully you will have some more in depth answers soon. My best to all of you.

My cat struggles to walk 2 weeks after spay. What should I do?

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