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My 7-year-old cat shakes when stretching. Is this a problem?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My cat shakes sometimes when she stretches. Is this a problem? She is around 7 years old.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 14th, 2020

It is very difficult to say without seeing what she is doing myself. I suggest you video her doing the behavior and then show your vet at her next exam. If she seems normal in every other way I'm not sure I'd be too worried about it especially if it is only when she stretches.

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