My young kitten is falling and can't walk. Is her food the problem?

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we got a kitten about a week ago and were told she was 3 months old but after looking closer at her she looks to be around 4 or 5 weeks old. she started having difficulty with her equilibrium and is barely able to walk a few steps without falling. we are wondering if us giving her hard kitten chow and moist treats is the cause. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 5 lbs

Sarah Derksen, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi. No, this wouldn't be the cause. I would be concerned about a medical congenital neurological condition, or an infection in the nervous system. I would take her to the ER right away to be fully evaluated

My young kitten is falling and can't walk. Is her food the problem?

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