Cat Splayed Back Legs

Slow or stiff walking.

Cat splayed back legs. My cat Max is having very similar issues. With appropriate veterinary. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts.

Last Updated on November 23 2021 by Julia Wilson. One leg is tucked under the body while the other is kicked out to the sideOften the animal is laying with on hip on the ground. Lameness limping Struggling to stand.

When a cat experiences a period of limited or no muscle coordination the condition is referred to as ataxia. This special stretch is defined as a pet laying on their belly while stretching their legs out behind them. Cats are well aware of this.

If your cat is lying on its back with its belly exposed it may be a sign of submission and trust. When a young cat sits with back legs out there is no risk but when an old cat does the cat sploot it can put a strain on its joints so you may not want your elderly cat splooting for too long. Hereditary malformation Genetic disorder.

They got so much response about kittens both domestics and kittens of various breeds who had this condition and they published several update articles. Vet bills can sneak up on you. Press J to jump to the feed.

The most likely thing that is going on here is that your cat has some kind of back pain I have seen quite a few like this over the years perhaps a minor Slipped disk type lesion This can happen due to trauma such as jumping from high objects but it can also happen spontaneously for no particular cause. Jules Benson BVSc chief veterinary officer with NationwideDVM a pet insurer company. Or is it just mine.