Why does my senior cat have leg issues and diarrhea after clear tests?

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Hi, my cat is 17 years old and recently his back legs appeared to be uncomfortable when he is walking as he walks crooked and sits frequently. Our vet prescribed tramadol which did not help. I now give him daily stretch exercises and synoquin which has made an improvement. However at the same time he started to leak diahorea wherever he sat or lay. He has been tested for parasite, thyroide, diabetes, kidney disease and all have proved negative, so we are at a loss as to what is wrong.Please help. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 17 years and 9 months old | 9 lbs

Sarah Derksen, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi. Poor buster. If all those tests were normal, I would recommend radiographs to look at the bones, also consider a referral to neurologist. If it isn't orthopedic, it could be neurological in which the nerves that control the movement and signals aren't working appropriately. I would discuss this with your veterinarian.

Why does my senior cat have leg issues and diarrhea after clear tests?

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