my cats very disoriented

by Lex

My cat just yesterday seemed very disoriented and she cant stand up or walk on her own without like rolling and falling down. And it's becomming a problem because she isn't eating or drinking unless we bring it to her and even then she doesn't have much of an appetite. We don't know what to do but she how been our family pet for many years and this as you can imagine is bringing us all to tears to watch her many failed attempts to get up and continue her normal activities on her own :(


Answer by KAte
Lex, you have not said whether or not you have taken her to the vets yet. If you have not then this is the first and most urgent thing you need to do, she may be in pain.

She may have damaged her back or lef, she may have a trapped nerve, there may even be some neurological disorder involved. Any case the only way to find out for sure and to help your cat is to take her for a full check up at the vets.

best wishes Kate

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