Kidney Failure Cats Weak Back Legs. Diabetes organ failure and neurological problems can also cause gradual weakening of a cat s back legs. The only accurate way to diagnose kidney disease in cats is through diagnostic testing.
Benson explains a blood clot dislodges from somewhere in the body then lodges at the pelvic end of the aorta where the blood vessels split to go down the legs an area known as the saddle resulting in lack of blood flow to the legs. Older cat w kidney failure. If your cat s back legs suddenly stopped working this may indicate a blood clot infection or stroke.
Other symptoms include frequent urination weak stream when urinating lethargy lack of appetite and a poor looking coat.
Cats can also develop weak and wobbly legs as a result of trauma such as a fall. Weird thing is she can still jump. It is also possible to have acute kidney disease on top of ckd. Other symptoms include frequent urination weak stream when urinating lethargy lack of appetite and a poor looking coat.