Why is my 14-year-old cat walking flat-footed and hiding after vet?

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My normally healthy 14 yo cat was walking flat footed with her right back paw. Vet gave her fluids, anti nausea meds and sent her blood and radiology reports for a 2nd opinion. No pain, no difficulty breathing, slight heart murmur but nothing that indicated anything cardiac related. No masses in the x-rays. Blood work indicated high WBC, high WBC, MON, NEU, RBC, HGB, HCT. PLT and MPV were very slightly low. All her other levels are normal. After vet she retreated under a bed for the last 13 hrs. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Female | spayed | 14 years and 2 months old | 6 lbs

Maria DVM · Accepted Answer

I am not too concerned about the blood work for Bella. How is she acting now? Is she walking normal? Cats will usually hide after having a big day at the vet which sounds like one for Bella. So I am not concerned she is hiding. I am wondering if she had a clot but without seeing her it is hard to say. I would see what your vet says after the second opinion but I would also recheck her if she isn't doing well. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Why is my 14-year-old cat walking flat-footed and hiding after vet?

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