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Why is my senior cat losing balance and having trouble eating?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

Hi , my cat Monkey is about 19yrs old . She is having balance problem's & some time's when she eat's she'll walk away and meow for more . I put her dish back in front of her and she finish's eating .She's being a cat otherwise . What's doing this to her ? I'm puzzled . Thank you !

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on November 16th, 2019

Monkey Cat needs to be examined by the veterinarian today. Balance problems are never normal and can indicate many things including metabolic disease, drug exposure, an infection in the brain, cancer, low blood sugar, neuropathy and other causes are possible. A physical exam and bloodwork is needed to begin figuring out the cause and the best treatment. Other diagnostics may also be indicated. I hope it's nothing too serious and that she gets back to normal quickly.

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