My kitten has severe back pain and isn't acting herself. What's wrong?

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My 10 month old kitten, Mittens, is having really severe back pain. The past two days she has not been acting like herself. When I try to pet her, it seems that her lower back right before her tail is where she is experiencing the pain. Mittens is a really playful cat and sometimes she might play a little too hard. I'm worried that she got injured and broke her back. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 9 months and 26 days old | 12 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

That does sound very worrisome. Unfortunately an injury to the spine is not something that we can diagnose by hearing the clinical signs. As you know, a back injury can be very serious. I recommend to get mittens in to see the veterinarian quickly. The doctor will be able to palpate the back and should get an idea as to if a back injury is likely. Pets can also get soft tissue muscle pulls, hip pain and a variety of other ailments that are not as serious as a spinal injury. The first step though is to get her checked out. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My kitten has severe back pain and isn't acting herself. What's wrong?

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