Thanks for the replies. I watched him for another few days and he seems to be getting up there ok now. I think maybe he had a small sprain or something or was just being lazy and figured out we weren't gonna pick him up :P
hi......I also just wanted to mention to you that weak back legs...muscle wasting can also be sign of Kidney disease...you should really have some blood work done to be sure...♥
He could have a sore back, not back legs. Or a muscle sprain. Age 4 is a little young to be unwilling to jump. Problem is that if you don't have the money for vet care, you are just going to have to guess, at this point. If you would like to help him out, put a small step stool next to the freezer, so he can make it in easier steps.
I had to cage her for 8 weeks while she was healing and now she is really hesitant to just jump and run along high spaces like she used to do.
Maybe your cat fell while you are not aware of it, and is just being cautious now, or maybe he/she did hurt herself and is healing.
I too would put a small stool down so you can help her jump easier. Cats are pretty smart, that food will get her up there, and it might just help to have the stool there for her...
Good luck to you
M