Why is the cat shaking? What to look out for and when to worry

Cat tremors are something most cat parents will notice at some point in their beloved feline. It makes sense to be concerned, as it could indeed mean something serious.

If it's a bit of a jitter that hasn't reoccurred, it's good to watch. However, if it occurs frequently and is severe, a visit to the vet is imperative.

And this is because the cat can shiver for serious health reasons, such as:

• Hurts : Cats are extremely good at hiding their problems, so they will rarely complain openly. However, if a cat trembles when it is in a calm phase, it may be in pain somewhere in its body due to an injury or illness.
• Chills : Shivering, as in humans, can indicate that the animal is cold. If the cat has been out in the cold for a while, this may be normal. However, if he is shivering while the ambient temperature is not too low, this reaction may mean that he has a fever or hypothermia.
• She has diabetes : The cat's shaking may be because she is suffering from hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia can also occur in healthy cats that have not eaten for many hours. However, if your kitty has access to food and the tremors do not go away, then her hypoglycemia is probably due to diabetes.
• Seizures : Tremors due to epilepsy are very intense and include involuntary movements of the head, legs or even the whole body.
• Afraid : If the cat's tremors occur for psychological reasons, then your pet is unfortunately suffering a lot. He may become anxious with other animals in the house or have phobias with other stimuli, such as e.g. with loud noises.

In any case, if you notice that the tremor persists, then it is very important to contact the veterinarian, so that the animal can undergo all the necessary tests and determine if there is a health problem or if the reasons are psychological.