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My cat can't walk, pee, and is stretching. Is it an emergency?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 5 years and 2 months old

My cat is laying on the ground and can’t walk he can’t pee and he’s been stretching out like he’s getting a cramp

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Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 12th, 2018

This is an emergency. You need to take Tommy to a pet ER right away. He may have seizures and if he cannot pee he may have a urinary blockage. This would be life-threatening. Please take him to a pet ER now.
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