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My cat seems wobbly, clingy, and jumpy. What's causing this behavior?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 4 years and 3 months old | 12 lbs

My 4 year old cat seems a little wobbly and off balance. She isn’t lethargic and she has been eating food but she is being a little more clingy to me than usual as well. She’s a little jumpy too.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on June 4th, 2019

This wobbliness could be a sign of an ear infection. Middle and inner ear infections can affect a cat's balance. I would take Zelda into the vet today or tomorrow. If she does have an ear infection, the vet can diagnose it and treat it.

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