Why is my senior cat losing balance and falling over suddenly?

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i have a 9 year old rag doll cat he isnt any in pain or botherd by it to much but he seems to be leaning on his left when laying down and walking is a real issue as more often then not for the past threee days he just falls over he is overweight by a good amount about 25 LB his full size estimation . so recrap incase i missed anything leaning to the left unable to wa;l with out falling over, is fully aware and responsive ,everything els seems normal . thanks you for any advise youre abl to give. Pet's info: Cat | Ragdoll | Male | neutered | 9 years and 11 months old | 25 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It could be Squishy is suffering from vestibular syndrome, which causes problems with balance and coordination. You need to have him seen by a vet for this problem, and I would take him into one in the morning.

Why is my senior cat losing balance and falling over suddenly?

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