Why is my cat crying in pain and having trouble walking on back legs?

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Recently my cat has had trouble walking. She seems to cry out in pain. I believe it is her back legs. She kicks it when it starts hurting. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 10 years and 6 months old | 11 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. If you think Tinkerbell is having back leg problems and she appears to be in pain, I am concerned that this could be what we call a Saddle Thrombus. This is a condition in which a clot breaks free and travels through the aorta down to the saddle (where the femoral arteries branch off of the aorta). This causes paralysis and severe pain. This is typically related to heart disease. I would recommend having Tinkerbell examined by a veterinarian so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Why is my cat crying in pain and having trouble walking on back legs?

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