Why does my cat shake?

[mellow]

I've noticed that my cat shakes sometimes, like he's shivering. But it's not cold, and I'm pretty sure he's not upset. Anyone know if I should be worried? He seems perfectly normal (or as normal as any kitten) otherwise.

 

[kom526]

Withdrawals :shrug:

 

[Radiant1]

I've noticed that my cat shakes sometimes, like he's shivering. But it's not cold, and I'm pretty sure he's not upset. Anyone know if I should be worried? He seems perfectly normal (or as normal as any kitten) otherwise.

Little kitty could have fever. Dry nose? Hot ears? :shrug:

 

[Nanny Pam]

Withdrawals :shrug:

 

[jetmonkey]

I've noticed that my cat shakes sometimes, like he's shivering. But it's not cold, and I'm pretty sure he's not upset. Anyone know if I should be worried? He seems perfectly normal (or as normal as any kitten) otherwise.

My cat did that after he got hit by a car. Your cat may have experienced some physical trauma. I'd consult a vet.

 

[mellow]

Little kitty could have fever. Dry nose? Hot ears? :shrug:

He does have a dry nose. His ears don't seem to be hot though. I only notice this happening ocassionally. Anyone know the name and number of that vet that comes to your home? She was listed in the paper a while back...

 

[bresamil]

He could have a fever.

He could have a neurological disorder.

He could have experienced trauma.

It's vet time.

 

[cattitude]

He does have a dry nose. His ears don't seem to be hot though. I only notice this happening ocassionally. Anyone know the name and number of that vet that comes to your home? She was listed in the paper a while back...

How old is your cat? You don't have a regular vet?

 

[mellow]

How old is your cat? You don't have a regular vet?

I do have a yearly plan with Banfield at PetSmart. He's less than a year old, and he's had all his shots and shouldn't be sick. He stays inside and I have no other pets. (I know that doesn't mean he's totally safe, but he seems fine -- eating, drinking, using the bathroom, playing like a nutcase.) I was just thinking the in-home vet might be less traumatic for him.

 

[jetmonkey]

I do have a yearly plan with Banfield at PetSmart. He's less than a year old, and he's had all his shots and shouldn't be sick. He stays inside and I have no other pets. (I know that doesn't mean he's totally safe, but he seems fine -- eating, drinking, using the bathroom, playing like a nutcase.) I was just thinking the in-home vet might be less traumatic for him.

Someone could have kicked him unbeknownst to you.

 

[Mikeinsmd]

I've noticed that my cat shakes sometimes, like he's shivering. But it's not cold, and I'm pretty sure he's not upset. Anyone know if I should be worried? He seems perfectly normal (or as normal as any kitten) otherwise.

Are you ugly? Maybe he's scared. :shrug:

 

[mainman]

Do you shave your cat?

Is it cold?

 

[mellow]

Are you ugly? Maybe he's scared. :shrug:

I'm not TOO ugly, so I doubt that's it.

 

[mellow]

My cat did that after he got hit by a car. Your cat may have experienced some physical trauma. I'd consult a vet.

Did your cat shake all the time, or just ocassionally?

 

[mellow]

Someone could have kicked him unbeknownst to you.

I seriously doubt anyone could have kicked him. He only comes out of hiding for me. Now I've accidently run into him several times, but nothing hard. He just gets under my feet sometimes...

 

[desertrat]

I seriously doubt anyone could have kicked him. He only comes out of hiding for me. Now I've accidently run into him several times, but nothing hard. He just gets under my feet sometimes...

Something is bothering him.
A memory perhaps.

 

[mAlice]

I seriously doubt anyone could have kicked him. He only comes out of hiding for me. Now I've accidently run into him several times, but nothing hard. He just gets under my feet sometimes...

Have you called a vet yet?

 

[desertrat]

Tremors are rhythmic, to and fro involuntary movements that persist through the waking state. True tremors stop during sleep. There are a variety of causes of tremors, depending on which part of the body is affected.

Tremors of the Head



Cerebellar abnormalities (coordination part of the brain)

Idiopathic (unknown cause)

Genetic causes

Inflammatory processes (encephalitis)

Trauma

Drugs

Vestibular diseases

Tremors of the Pelvic (rear) Limb


Weakness or pain

Metabolic disease (kidney failure, low blood sugar)

Compressive lesions of the spine (tumors, narrowing of vertebra)

Neuromuscular diseases

Generalized Tremor


Toxicities (organophosphate, mycotoxins)

Hypomyelination (diseases that decrease the covering of the nerves)

Degenerative neurologic diseases

Idiopathic generalized tremor syndrome (white shaker dog syndrome)

Looks like more than the forum peeps can handle, better call the vet.

 

[jetmonkey]

Did your cat shake all the time, or just ocassionally?

I would say periodically. Not constant but enough that it was a symptom, not an isolated incident.

 

[desertrat]

I would say periodically. Not constant but enough that it was a symptom, not an isolated incident.

Bump for cats.