Introduction-

Partial paralysis is a sign of an underlying condition or injury. There is a need of immediate veterinary care if your cat exhibit symptoms of partial paralysis because this condition may lead to death or serious, permanent injury if not treated precisely by a doctor. 

Symptoms-

• Unable to move parts of the body such as the neck, head, legs, tail, tongue, or back.
• Pain in neck, spine or legs.
• Stepping on his own toes.
• Respiratory problem.
• Slow movements.
• Difficulty in eating or drinking.
• Not able to control urination.
• Inability to urinate.
• Constipation.
• Inability to control defecation.

Causes-

Paralysis in cats occurs when some portion of the structures that support the central nervous system have become damaged.

Causes of damage can include: •Traumatic injury Infection in bones or tissue near spine.

• Slipped discs in back.
• Inflammation in muscles surrounding the spine.
• Tick paralysis caused by tick bites.
• Tumors in the spine or brain.
• Malformation of spine.

Treatment of paralysis in cats-

The cause of your cat's paralysis will decide the course of treatment.

• If your cat is unable to walk, urinate, then there are more chances of getting hospitalised.
• Moreover diagnosis will determine it correctly and veterinarian will begin accordingly.
• You can then monitor your cat and immediately your cat will be vaccinated if needed.
• Proper medication will be given to reduce the pain. 
• The bladder will be physically adjusted.
• Medicine, surgery or therapy will be provided according to the diagnosis and need.
• Tumors or blockages of blood supply will be repaired.
• Some paralyzed cats recover very quickly while some take time depending on the severity of the condition.
• You’ll be provided with a prescription and guidelines to follow at the time of discharge.