Joints are meant to move but sometimes they can get “stuck.” This is called vertebral subluxation complex or VSC.
What can cause my cat to have a vertebral subluxation complex (VSC)?
- Transporting
- Trauma
- Lack of exercise
- Obesity
- Environment (where animal sleeps, flooring, heights etc)
- Age
- Collar/harness
- Birthing process
- Playing with other animal companions
- Surgery or history of surgery, anesthesia
What are some signs that my cat has a VSC?
- Refusing to go up or down stairs
- Refusing or hesitant to jump on/off surfaces
- Performance has decreased
- Undefined lameness (after a veterinarian has assessed situation)
- Stiffness
- Animal sitting to one side
- Preferring to lay on one side
- Behavioral changes
- Tail laying more to one side
- Skin sensitivity (skin rumpling when being petted)