The cuddly cat is usually bright and curious, and until just now she was also doing great. But suddenly it begins to tremble on the whole body or on individual parts of the body. It looks very frightening at first sight. Can give the loving owner a good scare. Tremors in cats often have harmless causes, but can also be an expression of a deeper problem.
What it is with the trembling, which causes can be behind it and how you react best, we have summarized for you in this article! The trembling usually comes unexpectedly. Often causes legitimate concern. The trembling looks unusual and frightening at first sight with cats. After all, it is floating around in our heads that, for example, trembling on the human body is always an expression of the fact that something is wrong. It is a sign that the body is struggling with internal or external influencing factors. This can also be the case with cats. Just a moment ago the cat was deeply relaxed. Starts twitching suddenly? The twitching extends through the entire cat body or is expressed in certain regions such as the ears, belly or hips? Or the cat trembles like shivers all over the body? If the trembling of the cat occurs regularly or lasts worryingly long, the worries will increase accordingly. The causes can be of different origin and either have plausible, harmless reasons or go a little deeper and come along as an expression of an illness.
Causes of trembling
The causes of trembling can therefore be very different. Each symptom can therefore be individually attributable to other causes – as individual as the four-legged friends are themselves. From a veterinary point of view, however, there are some indications of causes that can be investigated as a concerned owner in order to be able to quickly remedy the trembling and one's own worries.
The first cause of trembling may be anxiety. The cat was startled earlier and is still struggling a bit to calm down. The trembling can also mean positive tension, for example, when the cat has just returned from hunting and is still in an excited state. Or the trigger of the trembling is simply cold from outside.
It is not uncommon for cats to twitch while sleeping. Many people also twitch in their sleep, either just before falling asleep or during a dream. This can also be the case in cats, in that the brain is already asleep but is sending signals to the body to move. In this case your velvet paw is just deeply relaxed and on the way to dreamland and there is no reason to worry.
Many cats react to pain by trembling. If the trembling is accompanied by dejection, curling up and apathy, the cat is obviously suffering, especially if the trembling lasts for a longer time.
In very bad cases, however, the trembling can be a symptom of poisoning or even renal insufficiency. If you always observe your quadruped in principle and you have an overview of his states of mind, you will then recognize well that the animal is absolutely not well. Often the trembling is accompanied by ruffled fur, watery eyes, an absent look and general weakness and fatigue. In the case, it is important to act as quickly as possible, as the symptoms are signs of a life-threatening circumstance.
If you know your cat well, you will be able to judge at first sight whether the symptoms are an emergency or not. If you are unsure about the cause, it is always a good idea to seek veterinary advice. This way you can be sure that your cat gets the help or treatment it really needs. Pfotendoctor offers a practical and fast service here, by simply connecting you directly to a veterinarian via videoconference. In emergencies you get immediate help and advice for your trembling cuddly cat without annoying and especially nerve-racking waiting times.
What can I do?
First and foremost, keep a close eye on your cat and stay calm. If you can exclude that the trembling could be caused by illness or acute poisoning, just observe your cat a little longer. In most cases the trembling passes quickly, because it has harmless causes. Provide a comfortable and calm environment where you can help the animal regain its composure. If the trembling is due to cold, the cat will very soon be able to compensate for its temperature. Older cats, however, need a little more time for this and can often use additional, supportive measures such as warm water to drink or additional petting and cuddling units gladly. Depending on the intensity of the relationship with your cat, petting can also help against stress, which could be the cause of the trembling. In any case, you should avoid unnecessary, loud noises and hectic, so that the condition of the cat can regulate itself quickly.
If pain is the reason for the trembling, palpate your cat carefully, if he allows it. Speak calmly to her. You will soon notice where to locate the pain. If the animal reacts strongly to the pain or does not allow itself to be felt, although it is normally very trusting and affectionate, this is a sign that it has big jokes. Here again it is strongly recommended to seek veterinary advice.
If you notice other alarming signs, such as extreme fatigue, a sickly appearance, and the trembling continues for some time, or if you have a cat that has been drooling for a long time, then you should check it out. If the symptoms get worse, you should seek medical advice immediately. The fastest way is via Pfotendoctor. The advantage is that you do not expose your animal to additional or unnecessary stress in addition to receiving quick and competent advice. A quick treatment and goal-oriented instructions are guaranteed here, so that your cuddly tiger is quickly up to speed again.
Conclusion
The trembling in cats can have individual reasons. If you know your pet well, you will be able to distinguish an acute emergency from a harmless condition. Regardless of the cause, you should first and foremost remain calm so as not to stress your pet further, which could aggravate the symptoms. To be on the safe side, a straightforward video call to the Pfotendoctor is recommended!
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