Walking with a arched back is a typical behavior, which may indicate that it is trying to escape or seeking protection. It is best to give it some privacy and security and let it solve the problem slowly by itself.
Walking with a arched back may be caused by fear, abdominal pain, parasites on the back, spine, neuropathy or deformity. It is recommended that the owner pay attention to observation. If the cat has symptoms such as arching back, upright tail, and upright hair at the same time, it means that the cat is frightened or feels threatened and is more scared, so it is in a state of alertness. Generally, the cat will return to normal after the cat's mood calms down. If the cat maintains this posture for a long time and is accompanied by other abnormal symptoms, it may be caused by the disease. It is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for examination in time.
1. Fear that
cats will walk with their backs bowed when they are frightened or feel threatened, and may also experience hair blowing and roaring, which may attack the enemy at any time. Therefore, it is recommended that the owner stay away from the cat at this time to avoid being scratched by the cat. When the cat calms down, it will return to normal.
2. Abdominal pain
Because the arched back can relieve abdominal pain, the arched back will also occur when the cat has abdominal pain. In this regard, the owner can try to press the cat's abdomen slightly hard. If it is caused by pain, the cat will experience a more violent struggle reaction and scream, and there are many causes of abdominal pain, such as acute enteritis, constipation, hernia, etc., so in this case, you need to take the cat to the pet hospital for examination and confirmation in time.
3. There are parasites on the back
If the cat has not dewormed for a long time and has parasites on the back, causing the cat to itch locally, it will cause walking with its back arched, and sometimes it can be found that the cat is always itchy in furniture or other places. In this regard, the owner can check the cat's hair. If you can see the worm body or feces pulled by the parasite, it is likely that it is infected with an extracorporeal parasite. It is recommended that the owner deworm the cat in time.
4. Spinal, neuropathy or deformity
The cat's spinal or nerve has lesions or deformities, resulting in the cat's inability to walk straight up and back normally, so it can only walk with its waist bent. This condition is more common in congenital skeletal deformities, acquired bone lesions and nerve damage caused by trauma. It is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for relevant neurological examinations in time.