Ataxia in cats refers to a feline's lack of balance or coordination. In this article, Dr. Melissa Boldan explains the potential causes of ataxia in cats, as well as treatment and recovery of ataxia in cats.
Sudden wobbling in cats can stem from ear issues, toxins, or brain problems. Learn what’s behind feline ataxia and when it needs urgent vet care.
Practical relevance Generalised ataxia is one of the most common neurological presentations identified in cats in practice. The causes can be subdivided into three forms on the basis of the neuroanatomical diagnosis: cerebellar, vestibular and ...
Ataxia, or lack of coordination, is a neurological symptom in which cats have difficulty controlling the voluntary movements of their bodies. It’s usually caused by something interfering with the nervous system pathways that control balance and movement. Underlying causes vary widely and include injuries, infections, inflammation, growths, congenital or developmental conditions, toxins ...
Ataxia a loss of muscle coordination producing incoordination/unsteady gait. We look at the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of ataxia in cats.
Ataxia can have many causes, depending on whether the brain, spine or balance organs in the inner ear are involved. Signs of Feline Ataxia So, what does ataxia in cats look like? Recognizing ataxia in cats will allow you to respond quickly if your cat ever becomes ataxic. The signs you should look out for include:
Ataxia refers to difficulty with coordination and walking, and loss of balance. Read on to learn how it can affect your cat and how you can help them.
Ataxia is incoordination within the nervous system, resulting in an abnormal gait in which the cat may be very unsteady on her feet. Learn more at VCA.