My daughter's 9 month old male cat started walking in a very unsteady manner and seemed to develop extremely weak hind legs overnight. This happened 5 days ago. He is now just dragging his back legs like he is not conscious they are there.
The vet is totally puzzled and thinks it is some kind of nerve problem or virus, but does not know what to make of it. His X-ray shows a normal skeletal structure. The cat does not seem to be in pain, and does exhibit a response if the back extremeties are squeezed. He was kept overnight at the vet's. The vet also emtied the cat's bladder with a cathether.
He is totally an indoor cat, and there is no sign of any physical trauma from hitting anything.
Has any body seen anything like this before?
He is still eating, though less than normal. He cannot control his bowel movements. He seems fairly normal otherwise. He is such a friendly little guy. It breaks my heart to have to put him to sleep, if this does not resolve. Does any body have any ideas or suggestions ?
Thanks.
The vet is totally puzzled and thinks it is some kind of nerve problem or virus, but does not know what to make of it. His X-ray shows a normal skeletal structure. The cat does not seem to be in pain, and does exhibit a response if the back extremeties are squeezed. He was kept overnight at the vet's. The vet also emtied the cat's bladder with a cathether.
He is totally an indoor cat, and there is no sign of any physical trauma from hitting anything.
Has any body seen anything like this before?
He is still eating, though less than normal. He cannot control his bowel movements. He seems fairly normal otherwise. He is such a friendly little guy. It breaks my heart to have to put him to sleep, if this does not resolve. Does any body have any ideas or suggestions ?
Thanks.