Why is my senior cat shaking, losing balance, and can't retract claws?

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Hi, looking for abit of advice. My landlady has a lovely old old cat and since I moved in 5 month ago I noticed his head shook a little on and off. I've noticed it getting a little worse and it shakes more regularly and more prominent at times as it did tonight knocking him off balance a little. He seems confused at times and he is losing his balance more with his back legs on and off now. He can no longer retract his claws and there sharp and long too I'm unsure what to do as he isn't my cat :(. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry but since this is not your cat there is not much you can do. The cat needs to see a vet. The most likely issue is that he has kidney failure or hyperthyroidism. Without a diagnosis, there is no treatment we can recommend.

Why is my senior cat shaking, losing balance, and can't retract claws?

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