Why is my cat suddenly losing balance and coordination? Is it serious?

This does not sound normal and I recommend to have her examined today. A blind cat generally does not have trouble walking. Instead they tend to walk slowly and cautiously but they are not unbalanced. A sudden onset of neurological signs is always concerning and could indicate poisoning, a stroke from a blood clot or even potentially infectious diseases which can infect humans like Toxoplasmosis. I recommend to play it safe and have Kiki examined today. Especially with a concern for infectious disease for humans. I hope this helps.

It could be Squishy is suffering from vestibular syndrome, which causes problems with balance and coordination. You need to have him seen by a vet for this problem, and I would take him into one in the morning.

A little more information about Scruff would be really helpful in giving you a helpful answer. I see she is 3 pounds, so I assume she is either a small kitten or a frail geriatric cat. These age groups would ha e very different possibilities of what could be causing then problems. Regardless, weakness and hiding are always concerning in cats. Cats are very good at hiding their pain and it is possible that she is painful but hiding it well. Also problems such as anemia, heart disease, and neurologic problems can be the cause. I would encourage you to post another question with as much background information as possible. I would also encourage you to have her evaluated by your veterinarian as soon as possible. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

Unfortunately, without a diagnosis it's impossible to say what you need to do to help him - there are many things that can cause a drunken, uncoordinated gait in a kitten this age, and all of these different problems would require different treatments. If the kitten has been to the vet, I would recommend asking him/her what they think is causing the abnormal gait. The kitten may have a birth defect called cerebellar hypoplasia, which is a benign condition that does not require any treatment, or could have a serious neurologic problem such as toxoplasmosis, meningitis, or even a toxicity of some kind (antifreeze, etc.) - these issues are much more serious, and would require prescription medication or even hospitalization to treat appropriately.

his is an emergency. Take her to a veterinarian right away, as this points to either hypoglycemia or an infection or she got hurt while roaming. Confine her to a room at this age as roaming for such a small kitten is dangerous and they can get into trouble easily. Please have her seen by a veterinarian today.

Midnight needs to be examined. Losing the balance is never normal and can indicate many problems from a systemic infection to diabetic neuropathy to brain cancer. Have her examined today if possible. I hope this 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!