A symptom-based approach finds nothing terribly remarkable on his physical exam. He has actually put on a little bit of weight but looks thinner over his hindquarters and is a bit stiff on his back legs. The vet runs some blood tests and finds nothing abnormal with his kidneys, liver, or...
It can cause lameness and an abnormal gait, making it difficult for the cat to perform everyday behaviors such as walking, running, jumping, and grooming. A Conundrum for Pet Lovers While the Scottish Fold has an excellent temperament and a unique, lovable personality, there is growing concern...
Cats that are in discomfort after desexing will normally show signs and symptoms suggestive of pain in the groin region. The animal may pant; refuse to settle; adopt a stiff hind leg gait (these animals are reluctant to move their hind legs much when walking) and refuse to sit down in ...
Typically, cats walk or run by moving the front and back legs on each side together. Each paw hits the ground at a different point in the stride, which is known as a four-beat gait. Most of the cat’s weight is centered on the front paws while walking. Because the vertebrae of the...
TheAmerican Curl cathas ears that fold backwards. They are born looking normal and then gradually, starting at 10 days old, their ears begin folding backwards. By about 4 months of age, the ears will be completely stiff and set in position for the rest of their life. The first American ...
A cat who walks with the tail in an upright position is typically displaying a feeling of confidence and comfort in the surroundings. It’s almost as if the tail is a flag in the air indicting a willingness to be noticed and to engage in social interaction. If your cat is walking toward...
Smaller than a domestic cat, the sand cat is a pale sandy color, with two distinctive black bands around its front legs and dark bands spreading outwards from its eyes. The paws of the sand cat are covered in thick, stiff fur, allowing the cat to walk over hot sand. The species can ...
and open to interaction. The key to working out which of these two states is in play is to check out the rest of their body language. If their ears are turned and their posture is stiff, something is troubling them. Walk away and try to neutralize whatever it is that’s upsetting them...
Whether the cause is residual bone fragments, nail regrowth, inflammation or infection, felines may compensate for pain in their tender paws by shifting their weight farther back on their feet, in effect walking on their “wrists.” In more severe cases, the animal may walk on its “elbows....
The strange thing about theDevon Rexis the fact that they have very little “guard hair.” This is the stiff, coarse, waterproof hairs present on most furred mammals. They have mostly “down hair”, or soft, fine undercoat fur. Plus when they look at you with those eyes, there’s noth...