Why are my cat's hind legs weak and getting worse despite vet care?

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4 weeks ago Topsy's (4, indoor cat) hind legs started to weaken. Took her to the vet, x-ray, abdominal ultrasound negative, no temperature. Vet said probable trauma and gave painkiller and anti-inflammatory meds. Gave injection and meds for 5 days. No use, condition deteriorated. He took blood test and gave another painkiller. Condition is worse, she can hardly use hind legs. Blood test shows no major problems (cannot attach as in docx). Take her to MRI today. Any idea for cause? Thanks! Pet's info: Cat | Cornish Rex | Female | spayed | 4 years and 9 months old | 4.5 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

It sounds like she has been treated very well so far but it I a complex case and indeed mri results should tell more as to whether there is a physical cause resulting in nerve compression. If negative, muscle weakness would be a concern which can be difficult to diagnose, muscle biopsy may also be cons

Why are my cat's hind legs weak and getting worse despite vet care?

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