Instructions
Look for additional symptoms in your kitten. A kitten with diabetes might drink more water and urinate more frequently, and it might lose weight. The high glucose levels in the blood of a diabetic cat cause neuropathy or nerve damage, and this can cause weakness in the hind legs.
If the kitten is anemic and is in a general state of weakness, its gums are pale. If the kitten has a spinal defect, it might be unable to walk; this could also account for the tail's unusual position.
If the cat limps, its tail and hind legs might have been caught in a door or under a chair. In this case the kitten experience pain and might lick its tail or legs. Check for any visible wounds on the legs or tail.
Keep your kitten calm and place it under a warm blanket in its kennel, or have someone hold it in a blanket while you drive to the veterinarian. Don't allow your pet to move, especially if you suspect it has a fracture.
See a veterinarian, who will determine the cause of the kitten's behavior. The veterinarian might take X-rays to detect any fractures or a spinal defect, and she will run blood tests to determine the blood sugar and whether the kitten is anemic.
Administer treatment as recommended by the veterinarian. If your kitten is anemic, the treatment consists of a switch to a quality kitten formula. The kitten might also need supplements and vitamins. Diabetes is managed with periodic administration of insulin shots to balance the glucose levels in the blood. A spinal defect might require surgery.
How to Help My Kitten With Weak Back Legs and a Tail Over the Back
Weakness in a kitten's back legs can indicate a medical condition such as spinal defect, spinal cord damage, anemia, fracture or diabetes. However, if the kitten also carries its tail over the back, the problem might also be linked to the tail. An accident, such as the tail becoming caught in a door or under the wheel of a car, could cause shock and make the kitten's hind legs appear weak. The treatment depends on your pet's diagnosis. Early treatment is essential, especially if the kitten seems to be in pain.