Cat Losing Muscle In Hind Legs
You have to watch the cat from a different angle then see if she appears thinner as usual.
Cat losing muscle in hind legs. Usually weight loss is noticeable. Massage stimulates circulation helping joints and muscles remain flexible and many aging cats enjoy the stimulation and contact. She can no longer jump though she can walk ok and can clamber onto things by putting her front legs on what she wants to get onto and pulling herself up with them.
Gently massage his hind leg muscles that are tight. If your cat is a long-haired observation might be not enough. The others lived to between 16.
Its important to determine why this is happening in order to be able to treat it effectively. Muscle atrophy in the rear legs can occur due to arthritis neurologic disease an. Of the cats I lost before Max only one got as thin and she was 19 when she died.
Your veterinarian may also inquire into the recent whereabouts or dietary habits of your cat. He eats and drunks normally. Stumbling and struggling to stand because of lacking support from her hind legs.
Is there something we can do. If your cats hind legs suddenly stopped working this can sometimes signify a blood clot infection or stroke. Have him seen by your veterinarian.
I dont think he has a hyperthyroid condition. Touch her at the spinal area and around. In cats common metabolic causes for muscle wasting include hyperthyroidism and diabetes mellitus the two most common endocrine diseases of the cat.
