My 5-week-old kitten suddenly can't use his back legs. What happened?

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My 5 week old male kitten was absolutely fine but today when he was playing jumping and running suddenly he swayed and from then he is not standing properly on his back legs it seems like he is having pain in his back legs now he is not playing because he cant use his back legs properly i dont know that happened to him. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 23 days old | 1.5 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Oh my. This is quite concerning. Bunty could have sustained a musculoskeletal injury to his hips (dislocation) or he could have a saddle thrombus (blood clot in lower limb). He needs to be seen by a vet right away for testing and medical care. I hope your kitty turns out ok. Best wishes and take care.

My 5-week-old kitten suddenly can't use his back legs. What happened?

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