My cat cries when I touch her back and urinates less. What's wrong?

Hello. It is impossible to say exactly what might be going on, but we should rule out the possibility of a bruised rib or small fracture. Your veterinarian may need to clip some hair down to the skin to see what things look like. It is good that everything else is well with her so it does not sound like there is anything serious. But if your vet suggests an x-ray, this might be a good idea. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Poor Minx. It definitely sounds like she is either in pain or just not feeling well. There are several things that can cause these symptoms from a hurt neck or spine, pain elsewhere, an abscess, toxins, liver or kidney issues and much more. I would have your vet take a look at her. Your vet will be able to do a fecal, blood work and even x-rays if needed to help determine the cause and get her started on the proper meds to help her feel better. I hope this helps!

Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! Most cats do not like to be touched past the head normally. But of this is a sudden behavioral change I would recommend a Vet exam since she is getting older. They can see of she is more painful than normal in her back and be sure she hasn't lost weight. There are glucosamines/chondriotins for cats like Dasuquin and Cosequin. In the mean time don't pet her where she doesn't like. Cats do get ramped up if we keep doing things they don't like. https://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=3571 https://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=26149

That does sound very worrisome. Unfortunately an injury to the spine is not something that we can diagnose by hearing the clinical signs. As you know, a back injury can be very serious. I recommend to get mittens in to see the veterinarian quickly. The doctor will be able to palpate the back and should get an idea as to if a back injury is likely. Pets can also get soft tissue muscle pulls, hip pain and a variety of other ailments that are not as serious as a spinal injury. The first step though is to get her checked out. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Trouble walking can be injury related but can also present from thyroid issues, kidney problems or diabetes. Not meowing as much is also a sign that she may not feel well. I would recommend to take her in tomorrow to get checked out. Best to be safe with Zoey. I hope everything turns out ok!

Oh no, poor Peanut! If she won't raise her tail and doesn't want to walk around, it's certainly possible she injured her back end. An injury to the back end can have negative effects on the nerves running to her bladder and bowels, so it's best that she is seen by a vet now for a physical exam and x-rays. If she has suffered an injury to her back end, the vet can discuss treatment options with you.

Sounds like your cat has something affecting her nervous system and it is pretty severe. He nerves innervate the eyes, influence her stance, her gait and also her mentation (ability to be aware of her surroundings). Several things can affect the nervous system including toxins, chemicals, liver shunts, primary brain stem lesions and tumors, and severe liver disease. I would highly recommend taking her in to your vet for baseline bloodwork and radiographs to start. Her lab work findings will help them pinpoint what is going on with her internally so that you can best help your furry friend. There really isn't much you can do for her at home until you know exactly what is going on with her and then get the vet to prescribe medications to help her condition. I hope she feels better soon.