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my cat's age is 1 month or so. i bought it from an animal shop. it is very playful. every morning it gets up early and eats. then it starts to play. today morning it did the same. but suddenly i see that it's walking by pulling both of its back legs. it's not using her back legs and walking weirdly. though it had no injury how could it happen? Is it some kind of paralysis? i don't understand what can I do...
Hi Nusayba,
There could be several reasons for this paralysis. You will need to take her to a vet to see what it could be. These are just a few things that could cause a paralysis like that. It could be that she had some trauma to her spine or tail. Kittens can jump and misjudge landings thereby hurting themselves. It could be a blood clot from a heart murmur. It could be from a tick bite. It could be an infection. Your vet will be able to help you with her. Get her there to be checked out. And if she starts walking normally again it doesn't mean she is better. If she has a blood clot the next one she has could kill her. Go to the vet. Good luck and take care.
Ciao, Karen
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Answers by Expert:
Karen Craft
Expertise
I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!
Experience
I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care.
Some thoughts to carry with you.
A Cat's 10 Commandments
My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.
Give me time to understand what you want of me.
Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you.
Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you.
If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong.
Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old.
On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so.
Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.
Education/Credentials
I have an A.A.S.
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