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Why does my cat with FHV shake his paws like they're asleep when he gets up?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 1 year and 8 months old | 15 lbs

Cat having a fhv flare up and every time he gets up he shakes all his paws as if they are asleep.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 10th, 2020

There is nothing you can do about this. As long as he is walking normally and only shakes the paws for a few seconds after getting up I would not be overly worried. You know him best so if you are worried, I suggest you video him doing the behavior and have your vet look at it for their opinion.

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