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Why is my kitten's lower body paralyzed? Causes & treatments?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

Hi! My cat has a kitten, and this kitten's lower body part is paralyze. What could be the cause and how to cure it? Thank you

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 6th, 2019

Oh no, this poor kitten. It's back could be broken or it could be Shiro was born this way. You need to take your cat and her kitten into a vet immediately to see if this can be treated. Best of luck.

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