My cat lies in an odd way. Is this normal or a health concern?

Many cats sit this way actually. It does not mean anything. As long as he is eating and drinking, acting normally and not in pain then I would not be worried about this at all. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

I would be concerned that this may be related to some underlying discomfort as most cats will rotate positions and bend both legs at some time. Pets are right/left handed as are people and most will prefer a certain side but not to the point of never changing position. A thorough exam and xray of the paw/leg should be considered as early treatment and diet change/supplementation can help to reduce the impact pf injuries and arthritis in later life

I do not believe from the photo you have provided that Pi is in pain. This can be a normals stance a cat takes. Often they can be in this position before they pounce. Signs that your Pi might be in pain would be; Restlessness Increased vocalisations Hiding behaviours Reluctance to eat

He’s a good looking cat! The going limp on your lap is generally not abnormal. Some cats get very relaxed and some freeze if they are afraid. Reading the rest of his body language will tell you which it is. If you notice lameness, I recommend to record him walking or whenever it is that you notice he lameness and then set an appointment with his veterinarian. Cats can have chronic injuries, arthritis...etc. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This may or may not be abnormal or represent a condition that needs any sort of therapy as this may be a sign of discomfort. However, keep in mind that this may also be normal and just be something behavioral. If this continues, I recommend you have Maya evaluated by a veterinarian who can perform and examination and recommend accordingly. Good luck!

Changes in gait and posture can indicate an orthopedic problem (for example, back pain or leg pain). It can also be a sign of abdominal pain or illness. Or, it could be normal. Monitor Silver closely for anything else out of the ordinary. The best way to determine the cause would be to have your veterinarian do a full physical exam.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This may be due to a neurologic issue if it is happening also when he is trying to walk or stand up. Otherwise, if just happens when he is sleeping then it could potentially be normal. To be on the safe side, I think it would be best to have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment if this continues. Best of luck!