Why are my newborn kittens dragging their back legs? Is it normal?

There are a few follow up questions regarding Kiara. Is this new or has she always had this going on? If this is new then it can be trauma related or even a clot. If this has always been going on then it may be congenital. Ideally, she would see a veterinarian for a full physical examination. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

It is too early to tell, at least from the pictures, you will probably have to wait a few days to see how it plays out. if in a couple of weeks you are still not sure you should have it checked by your vet.

She should be checked by a vet. This may be from an infection the mother had while pregnant known as cerebrellar hypoplasia or a developmental problem is she was small or the runt. If it just came on all of a sudden then her blood sugar may be low and it may need to be supplemented with karo syrup or nurtrical

Without an exam it would be hard to say what is wrong. If this is something he's had since birth, congenital issues such as cerebellar hypoplasia can sometimes cause symptoms like poor coordination, but the cats are otherwise happy, healthy and enjoy full lives. Other muscular or nerve issues, illnesses, or injuries may also cause coordination problems, so it is always a good idea to rule out any health issues with your vet that may be treatable.

I am so sorry about your kittens. Weakness and impaired movement are not classic signs for one specific disease process in kittens. Typically, we are concerned with infection, nutritional deficiencies and congenital abnormalities in neonates. The queen and kittens need to be evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible.

It's definitely not normal. I would recommend that you have the kitten checked out by a vet. There could be something congenital (such as a brain issue) or an infection causing these weird episodes. A complete physical and neurologic exam may shed some light as to the cause, or the vet may recommend bloodwork to get an answer.

If Volkan is having issues with use of his hind end, the likely cause of this is either of musculoskeletal or neurologic origin. Usually when there is a musculoskeletal component, there will be some sort of painful element to the problem. If the problem is neurologic, typically there will diminished to absent pain response in the affected areas. There also some infectious and immune mediated diseases that can cause problems with the use of certain parts of the body. My recommendation would be to have Volkan looked at by a veterinarian to further investigate the issue. On the other hand, if he seems to be improving steadily without treatment, you can also take a wait and see approach. Best of luck to you and Volkan!