Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 17 days old | 1lb
Kitten and siblings r about 17 days old. Is it normal for kittens to drag thier back legs? Never had newborn kittens before?
2 Answers
Published on August 6th, 2019
Dragging the hind legs is not normal but they will stumble since they are learning to walk. Dragging the hind legs is concerning for a problem with brain development: https://www.petcoach.co/article/cerebellar-hypoplasia-in-kittens/ Other causes are also possible. I recommend to play it safe and have the kittens examined by the veterinarian. The vet should be able to determine if this is normal or pathological. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
Published on August 6th, 2019
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! They should be using their hind legs at this point. Depending to which degree this is happening, this may actually be an issue going on. For that reason, it would be best to have them evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment. They would be able to see how much this is happening and affecting them and decide if this needs any course of therapy. Best of luck!
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
Book an appointment with the pros – our expert vets are here to help.