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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: Janeyk on January 03, 2009, 09:57:03 AM

Title: Quivering
Post by: Janeyk on January 03, 2009, 09:57:03 AM

Byron has started doing this alot although not always for example she was laid between us last night on a fleece as she always does all cosy curled up but her body was literally vibrating.  She doesn't seem ill or anything infact she looked very content but her legs were trembling very fast like she was very cold - but obviously she wasn't.   It's so strange to see and feel but I'm sure it must be because she's so old.  I think someone else experienced this but can't remember who.

Title: Re: Quivering
Post by: Baggy on January 03, 2009, 18:58:31 PM

Dinah does this sometimes as well (and is also very old!) but I can't remember if I mentioned it.  She just quivers every minute or so.
It seems to happen more when she is hungry.

Title: Re: Quivering
Post by: Janeyk on January 04, 2009, 07:10:47 AM

Thanks, Byron doesn't seem to do it when hungry if she did I would think of low blood sugar, she was dosing and very relaxed.  I've done some research and the only thing which seems to fit is sort of muscle degeneration.  If she gets worse I'll get her checked out.

Title: Re: Quivering
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on January 04, 2009, 23:59:50 PM

Never had anything similar but it's strange that the only other person who has, also has a very old cat.  Hopefully it's nothing to be overly concerned about  :hug:

Title: Re: Quivering
Post by: Janeyk on January 05, 2009, 08:05:08 AM

Yes I do think it's an age thing Helen but will keep an eye on her thanks  :hug: