Ever noticed a cat walking flat on its back feet? That “dropped hock” posture is called plantigrade stance — a common sign of feline diabetes caused by nerve damage from uncontrolled blood sugar. Early diagnosis and proper treatment can improve mobility and quality of life. If something feels off, it’s always worth a vet visit Contact us for more details on 02138970111 Landline | Whatsapp #MyPetHospital #PetHealthAwareness #FelineDiabetes #CatHealthTips #VetCareForCats DiabeticCats HealthyCats P
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Ever noticed a cat walking flat on its back feet? That “dropped hock” posture is called plantigrade stance — a common sign of feline diabetes caused by nerve damage from uncontrolled blood sugar. Early diagnosis and proper treatment can improve mobility and quality of life. If something feels off, it’s always worth a vet visit Contact us for more details on 02138970111 Landline | Whatsapp #MyPetHospital #PetHealthAwareness #FelineDiabetes #CatHealthTips #VetCareForCats DiabeticCats HealthyCats P
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Bambi Pet on Instagram: "Understanding Feline Diabetes & The Plantigrade Stance Have you noticed your cat walking with its hind legs unusually low, almost as if its "ankles" (hocks) are touching the ground? This is known as a plantigrade stance, and it is a hallmark clinical sign of diabetic neuropathy in felines. When diabetes mellitus is poorly managed, chronically high blood sugar levels cause damage to the peripheral nerves. This nerve damage specifically impacts the hind limbs, leading to m
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𝑫𝒓 𝑹𝒆𝒉𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝑩𝒂𝒊𝒈 on Instagram: "What does plantigrade stance means in Cat ? Cats usually walk on their paws only, if we notice hock are touching to ground while walking are called plantigrade stance; • One sided dropped hock can be due to Achilles tendon rupture • ⁠Bilateral dropped hock are due to metabolic or neurological conditions • ⁠Diabetic neuropathy is one of the common condition in Cat, presents with this particular stance • ⁠Tibial nerve damages also show the same posture • ⁠
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