Is my cat autistic? Understanding unique cat behaviors and traits.

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Hi there! I was wondering, is there any chance my cat can be autistic? Or anything related? I know cats have their own personality but Cão seems very different. For starters, he's cockeyed, he runs with his legs spread open (can't really explain it, but he runs in a funny way) and one of his testicles didn't come out. He has trouble feeling comfortable around people (even people he's used to), doesn't really enjoy being picked up (unlike our other cat) nor touched, even tho he "opens up" with me. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 5 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Autism or other mental conditions in young cats have not really been well-documented like in humans. However, it is possible that some cats and dogs do have some degree of mental issues. I think that this is more consistent with him having his own different personality. I would not see this as a negative. He is just a special kitten! His retained testicle is something completely different and is recommended to have surgery to remove that testicle as when left behind, it can result in cancer. But that would be a different issue unrelated to his behavior. Good luck and have a good one!

Is my cat autistic? Understanding unique cat behaviors and traits.

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