wobbling and twitching

I've noticed my cat has started having a little problem with walking. She wobbles a little and shakes/twitches a bit. She just had a litter of kittens about 2 weeks ago and we took them all to the vet last week (we believed one of them had ringworms, but it was a false alarm). The vet said she was perfectly healthy so I don't know why she would all of the sudden start acting like this. I think that she just might be tired because she has to take care of 7 kittens, and even though I help her out with the feeding, she still probably has a lot of stresses from them. I would really like to know what's wrong with her, without haing to go back to the vet. Sadly, I can't afford taking her there every week. So can anyone please tell me what might be wrong with her?

Unfortunately in some situations you do need to go back to the vet more than a few times - particularly if your cat has just had a litter of kittens. It can be expensive but it is a part of being the owner of pets. Also, although you will find lots of advice and people who are very knowledgeable on this site, we are not vets and cannot give you the answers you are looking for on the web, sadly.

However, having said that, some of the reasons you have listed are valid and it could possibly be that she is just tired. But wobbling and twitching also could be symptoms of a much more serious problem - something neurological, poisoning, epilepsy - there are any number of things and that is why it is urgent that you speak to your vet and preferably take her there as soon as you can.

Most vets will be generous with their fees and help you out with payment - if you are finding things a bit tight with your new family they should let you pay off any consultation. But it could get a lot more expensive later if you don't go now - and where there are kittens involved that need their mother it makes it doubly important that you get her checked up.

Good luck!

Can you call your vet, explain her symptoms, and see if they think it sounds like something serious? Since she was just in with her kittens, they may be more willing to give you advice over the phone.

You know, after CJ had her kittens, about 4 days after, she started having seizures. They normally occured when nursing. I brought her to the vet immediately, and they ran tests on her, and everything was normal. They did a complete health scan and blood test, and everything was perfectly normal. She had a couple more seizures after that, and now she's perfectly normal. I don't know, maybe something triggers after kittens are born in some cats? Either way, I'd say take her back in to the vet.

Now she can't jump anymore, doesn't go outside of my room, barely (she usually eats a full bowl of food in one night), and has a hard time drinking(she knocked over her bowl during the night). It hurts for me watch her attempt to walk, she can't even take a step without almost falling over. I'm taking her to the vet ASAP because this is turning into something serious.

Has she been vaccinated?

No, she was a stray that came to us already pregnant. The vet said that he will vaccinate her as soon as he kittens start eating solid food. The only thing he can do while she is feeding them was check her for aids.

good luck, I hope everything turns out okay!!!

Fingers crossed for her. Is she still feeding the kittens? You might want to get some stuff ready to step in if needed.

Glad you are taking her to the vet! Best of luck to you both....keeping fingers crossed that it's not serious.

I agree, please take her to the vet. Also, I was wondering if maybe she needs additional food due to the nursing. You might want to tell the vet the kind of food and how much you are feeding and see if it is enough.

She's in intensive care right now. They can't figure out what is wrong with her. They did blood tests, x-rays, ultrasounds, etc. They can't find anything wrong but she's getting worse fast. They put her on valium and said she started stabalizing a little, but if it doesn't imporve soon, she might pass away. We are already feeding the kittens by hand.

Oh no! You did the right thing to get her to the Vet. I am praying for your kitty now, may she return to perfect health promptly. Bless you for taking care of these precious babies. Thank you for keeping us updated on how your little one is feeling.

I am so sorry Good for you being observant and getting her back to the vets. Best wishes with the kittens - and I am hoping she will surprise everyone and recover fully.

Also want to add that we have a special forum just concerning the care of newborn kittens here . Our experts would be so happy to assist you in any way in the care of your kittens.

So sorry to hear that. Have got my fingers crossed for her.

I'm so sorry that she is so ill. My thoughts are with you.

I'm so sorry about your cat. Years ago, one of my cats experienced something simular. She also just had a litter of 6 unusally large kittens, and then started having the same symtoms as your cat is having. After many expensive tests, it was finally determined her seizures and progressing paralysis was caused from several things. From the trauma from having kittens she had developed Pyometra and infection of the uterus from a rupture in the birth canel during labor. A slipped disc from labor trauma. And then because of the infection, she developed a deficiency in calcium and amimo acids from not eating. I hope they can find the cause of your cats troubles soon. Best wishes!

prayers and

Even though my Mikko didn't have kittens, from how you describe it, it sounds exactly like what happened to her.

I do hope it's not; my thoughts are with you doll.