Weak hind legs in cats

If your cat has weak hind legs, it should be taken to the hospital for relevant checks as soon as possible to diagnose and treat early. This may include X-ray films, biochemistry, blood tests, and CT scans. Common causes include low blood sugar, low blood calcium, high blood potassium, high blood calcium, spinal injury, meningitis, sciatic nerve paralysis, acute polyneuritis, and genetic immune defects, such as chondrodysplasia in Scottish fold cats.

Weak hind legs in cats

There are many reasons for weak hind legs in cats, such as muscle damage, poor bone development, and problems with the motor nerves that control the hind legs. If it is muscle damage, the diagnosis can be made by checking the creatine kinase level in the serum. If it is poor bone development, an X-ray is needed. If it is a nerve problem, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is required.

Symptoms of dog muscle strain

A dog with a muscle strain will show signs of pain, usually exhibiting aggression when touching the injured area. If the muscle strain is in the limbs, the dog may walk on its toes or even refuse to move. Treatment mainly consists of rest, along with antibiotics and painkillers, and there should be improvement within about five days.

Treatment for cat muscle strain

The symptoms and treatment for cat muscle strain are as follows:

1. Sometimes there will be subcutaneous red spots or bruises, which can be treated with warm eggs, and rest is necessary to avoid intense exercise.
2. If the affected limb or area shows obvious redness and swelling, and the cat has difficulty walking and is painful to touch, oral antibiotics and painkillers can be taken. In severe cases, hospitalization is necessary.