If your Japanese Bobtail is having trouble moving around then he might have a mobility health issue going on. One of the best things to do is talk to your vet and schedules an exam for your bobtail. Your Japanese Bobtail may be developing arthritis, degenerative joint disease or some other type of disease related to joints. One such disease possibility is Schiff-Sherrington phenomenon. This condition occurs when the spinal cord is severed or cut across by a small lesion on the cat’s lower back. The lesion can occur due to trauma to the spine or even intervertebral disk disease, which is more common. Symptoms of Schiff-Sherrington phenomenon include an unusual gait, inability to walk, inability to stand, rigidly extended forelimbs, and possible paralysis of the hind limbs. If your Japanese Bobtail is displaying any of these symptoms call your vet right away. Only your pet clinic Westlake Village CA can make a diagnosis.