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Slim
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Slim asked in PetsCats · 1 decade ago

Clumsy cat... what could be causing his lack of coordination?

My mom has a male Bengal kitten who is about 7 months old. Lately we have noticed that he's excessively clumsy, and is constantly on the verge of injuring himself. Actually just a few minutes ago he fell off the cat tree twice, the first time he literally fell on his face, and the second time he fell on his front paw and began limping around like he was in serious pain. We are worried his clumsiness will eventually result in a broken bone since he's jumping on and off of tall objects like our 6' tall entertainment center with absolutely no cat-like grace.

What could be the cause of his lack of coordination? And how do we fix this problem for him? Also, has anyone else had a Bengal that did similar things?

Update:

He came from a very respectable breeder and his tail is just fine. He's just really really clumsy. And no tremors or anything like that so I doubt it could be CH.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    How much does your Bengal kitty weigh? This is usually an extremely graceful and agile breed (I have a female Bengal that weighs in at about only 7 pounds; females always weigh much less than their male counterparts.) She runs and jumps like an acrobat and is companion to my Silver Persian and Blue-point Siamese.

    Have you had your little one examined by a vet? If this excessive clumsiness has occurred just recently, there may be a neurological problem that is just showing up. Did you get him from a reliable breeder who didn't in-breed? You might go back to where you got your kitty and ask about this problem, too.

    On the Internet somewhere (I haven't located it myself as yet) there's an "Ask the Vet" site that, for $5 a question will answer problems such as this.

    I hope these ideas are of some help. If not, definitely check more into the Internet for additional ideas. I would, however, start with your vet.

    Source(s): Have been owned by cats since birth...am now 67 years old.
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    5 years ago

    Cats are loopy. I suppose she simply overlooked. Cats will take a look at whatever. They are simply a laugh loving critters. If she continues to be a kitten, she continues to be finding out her expertise and that is how they be trained, like humans, by way of attempting. Give her kudos for the strive and a few tuna for being a fab kitty. My cat is cool. He does loopy matters always.

  • 1 decade ago

    Personally, i think first you should remove EVERY climable thing. Second i think you should take him to the vet, third,well, i think he is being clumsy because his tail is broken, or to short (Birth defect) or because he simply has a brain problem.Take him to the nearest vet, I dont know everything about animals, im only a assistant vet in training.Hope this slightly helps.Oh, and check out all his limbs, he could have a muscle disorder.

    Source(s): You a vet in Danbury/Bethel, CT ? Need help? I'll do it. Send me an e-mail and we'll take it from there.
  • 1 decade ago

    Ah, the gangly, clumsy adolescent. He sounds like he has no fear also. Have a well kitten check-up with your vet, but I bet he outgrows this and becomes more graceful with age.

    Source(s): Co-Owner ArGayle Cattery
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  • 1 decade ago

    Hmmmmm google CH kittys and look at that or you tube it, I'll try and spell it Cerbeller hypoplasia but i probably spelled it wrong

    Source(s): rescue kittys
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