My elderly diabetic cat is wobbly and unsteady. Is it neuropathy?

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Hi my 13 year old cat has just been diagnosed with diabetes. She has been in 1 unit of prozinc insulin for a week now.On Sunday she started limping wobbling and the vet has put her on nutriquin and says it's arthritis but I think it's neuropathy. Today she has hardly moved and is unsteady.Im so stressed and worried.I read that vitamin b12 would be helpful Is that true ? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 13 years old | 14 lbs

Sarah Derksen, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi. I would be concerned about a neuropathy and that Missy isn't regulated well enough. I would recommend calling your veterinarian in the morning for a recheck and to check the glucose and discuss further testing. Another option is to get a second opinion. If she is wobbly, and weak, I would recommend the ER to get the glucose checked.

My elderly diabetic cat is wobbly and unsteady. Is it neuropathy?

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