My cat is shaking his back legs

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Hi everyone!

I’m posting here because my kitten, who’s nearly 1 year old (11 months exactly), is shaking his back legs.

It happened for the first time a while back—he shook both legs one after the other—but then nothing for several days.

And then tonight, while he was sitting on the sofa, he started shaking one leg again; he stretches it out behind him and gives it a quick shake.

I wanted to know what could be causing this.

Does anyone have any ideas?

I’m calling the vet tomorrow to find out more, but I’d like to know if it’s anything serious.

I’ve read some quite worrying things on a few forums, so I’d like some advice to point me in the right direction.

Thanks for taking the time to read this and for your replies!

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    • ProvetoJuniorConseil
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    Good evening. As we’re moving into the warmer months, if your cat goes outdoors, it could potentially be a grass seed. These are dry pieces of grass that hook onto the fur and can burrow into the skin, particularly between the paw pads.

    The fact that they are shaking their paws suggests that something is irritating them. I'd recommend checking your pet's paws. Otherwise, it could be a skin condition affecting the paws. It is, however, much less likely to be a neurological issue.

    I’d advise you to see your vet to confirm a diagnosis and have a physical examination and further tests carried out.

    Cécile – Veterinary student at the Alfort National Veterinary School (EnvA). Project Manager for ProVéto Junior Conseil, the EnvA Junior Consultancy http://proveto.net/

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