I recently adopted my first kitty. He was a stray but fixed male, appox. 2 years old.
Last month, when I got him, I took him to the vet and they found ear mites. He got a dose of Revolution and all seemed fine. A couple weeks later his right hind leg was trembling, he had trouble putting weight on it and couldn't jump up on things. Back to the vet, where he acted perfectly fine/normal at the office so no diagnosis or anything.
About 48 hrs ago I gave him his second round of Revolution (he's still scratching at his ears). This morning he's back to the trembling, shakey, weak hind leg - but this time it's his *left* hind. Both times, he's sensitive to me touching that weak leg.
So, is it possible that the dying ear mites could be causing the hind end problems? That's the only possible cause I can think of. Is it possible they are dying quicker this time, so a quicker reaction??
Last time the leg got progressively better over a few days and he was back to normal within a week. I'm hoping the same will happen this time, but would love any input and suggestions.
Thanks!
Last month, when I got him, I took him to the vet and they found ear mites. He got a dose of Revolution and all seemed fine. A couple weeks later his right hind leg was trembling, he had trouble putting weight on it and couldn't jump up on things. Back to the vet, where he acted perfectly fine/normal at the office so no diagnosis or anything.
About 48 hrs ago I gave him his second round of Revolution (he's still scratching at his ears). This morning he's back to the trembling, shakey, weak hind leg - but this time it's his *left* hind. Both times, he's sensitive to me touching that weak leg.
So, is it possible that the dying ear mites could be causing the hind end problems? That's the only possible cause I can think of. Is it possible they are dying quicker this time, so a quicker reaction??
Last time the leg got progressively better over a few days and he was back to normal within a week. I'm hoping the same will happen this time, but would love any input and suggestions.
Thanks!