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My 21-year-old cat is suddenly losing balance. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 20 years and 11 months old | 8 lbs

My cat is 21 yrs old next month...the last 3 days she has been loosing here balance i am worried something is wrong..she has never been sick...im scared

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 24th, 2016

Losing balance in an old cat is not a good sign, common causes include hyperthyroidism, kidney failure, diabetes and cancer. You should take her to the vet ASAP in order to get that checked, she will need to have a blood test done.

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