Wonky walk...should I be worried?

[unseeliechylde]

it was an interesting experience - being vaguely embarassed, relieved and amused at the same time!

[madkittyrescue]

lol...  good to hear all is OK though.  And you even got a laugh in the process too!  lol

[unseeliechylde]

Well, I had her at the vet today, and showed them the film of her wonky legs - thankfully the vet was only mildly amused and didn't think I was a total nut (or if she did, she hid it well! ). They are of the opinion that it is nothing serious - she has just developed a little bit oddly, and she should have no problems in the future.  As the vet described it, "she's just a bit pigeon-hocked"!

[unseeliechylde]

I'll certainly check with the vet - just a few moments ago, I was following her around trying to film her using my digital camera, like a complete fool!  She stopped and gave me the most withering look, like she was saying, "what are you at now, you daft primate?" Oh well, at least I can show the vet what I mean - tho they may give me the exact same look, "what soft of nutty owner films their cat's wonky legs?!"
Hopefully it's just a minor developmental problem, like you say Dawn - she certainly runs around and wrestles happily without so much as a second thought!

[Dawn (DiddyDawn)]

One of my babes Emily is hock kneed on her back legs, she or I should say he     walks a little odd but the vet said it's nothing to worry about.  I would ask the vet to give her a once over but if it's not causing her any problems, I wouldn't worry too much.  Sometimes kittens are born with bone abnormalities and as long as she is pain free, she should be fine 

[Desley (booktigger)]

I think this is one for the vets, they can see it, not us. I wouldnt request an x-ray, if your vets feel she needs it, they will suggest it, but I suspect that as she is being neutered next week, they will look into it more then, and would prob do x-rays then as they need sedating for them (or if you own my cat, highest sedation then general anaesthetic!!)

[unseeliechylde]

I've noticed over the last few days that our new girl, Skye (5 months, and a rescue - had her a week so far) seems to have slightly wonky back legs.  When she walks, her back feet step one in front of the other, and her hips / pelvis swing and dip down with each step. It's very subtle, not particularly pronounced, but it's definately noticeable.
We are taking her for her check-up and vaccinations tomorrow, so will of course ask the vet, but wondered what you guys thought? Riley definately didn't have this at 5 months, so I'm guessing it's not entirely normal, but I'm not sure if it's something that will be a long term concern, or whether she is likely to grow out of it now that she is on a good diet?
I don't know if its malnutrition, or something more serious - should I request an x-ray to be sure?