Why is my cat stumbling like she's drunk and looking around?

This wobbly gait is called ataxia. It can be caused by trauma, neurological disorders, endocrine imbalances, nutritional deficiency or infection. Sister should be examined by your veterinarian to diagnose illness or injury. Bloodwork (CBC, chemistry/thyroid panels, urinalysis) and x-rays may be indicated after a physical exam.

It is really hard to say what is going on without seeing your cat but these kind of symptoms are very worrying. It could be for example a result of intoxication, stroke, vestibular disease, severe ear infection etc. Please, take your Xyza to your local vets as soon as possible as she probably needs immediate treatment.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Gini. There is a chance she has condition known as cerebellar hypoplasia based on your description of her behavior. She will need to see a veterinarian to determine if this is the case or if something is affecting her. For example, has she been exposed to any toxins? In the meantime, monitor her food and water intake to ensure she is still receiving enough despite the tremors. I hope this information helps!

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The signs you describe can be caused by an irregularity in the spine - this may cause the bones to compress the actual spinal cord, damaging the nerves that are responsible for controlling the back legs and tail. A veterinary neurologist would be able to further diagnose the condition and propose a treatment plan, your original vet may be able to recommend one. I would be happy to take a look at x-rays or bloodwork and answer any questions you may have about them!

Beast could be suffering from a metabolic disease like diabetes that can affect balance and neurologic function, for example. I recommend a full workup if this behavior continues, including blood work and potentially radiographs to look for signs of metabolic or neurologic disease, infection, or arthritis.

She may. have some arthritis pain that is causing this (and its more obvious when she's on an uneven surface such as the bed), or she maybe having some age related weakness, or possibly some issues with her back or spinal cord causing the stumbling. You can take her to your vet for an exam, pain medication may be helpful, or if your vet suspects more of a neurologic issue therapies such as acupuncture or laser may be recommended.

Some possibilities would be that Luci is periodically having hypoglycemia or low blood sugar, or that she has something like a liver shunt. Another possibility would be that she is having an atypical seizure or a very short seizure and you are witnessing the post-ictal recovery phase. If blood work has not performed that might be a reasonable next step. If a screening CBC and chemistry panel are normal, it might be worthwhile to check bile acids to help rule out a liver shunt. Finally, it might help to video an episode and show your veterinarian to see if it seems like seizure activity.