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Pet's info: Cat | Oriental Shorthair | Female | spayed | 19 years and 8 months old | 60 lbs
Recently, my cat started wobbling on her leg, sometimes she drags her leg, I can see her shaking on her leg. But she can go up and down anywhere fine. Could it be something to worry about? Since she is 19. Should I take her to the vets?
1 Answer
Published on October 19th, 2019
Yes, you need to take Katie to the veterinarian. Weakness in the hind limbs can indicate many things ranging from hyperthyroidism to a spinal issue. A physical exam, blood work and potentially x-rays are needed for the correct diagnosis and treatment. Certain conditions, if caught early, are highly treatable. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.
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