With overt evidence of peripheral neuropathy (plantigrade stance, inability to jump), acromegaly and / or untreated hyperthyroidism. (vetmed.ucdavis.edu)
This means that cats walk on and balance with their toes rather than the bottoms of their feet, like plantigrade walkers such as humans. (purrfectpost.com)
Tarsal plantigrade collapse, tarsal valgus, tarsal varus, post-op arthrodesis, and neurological presentations are common orthopedic injuries that can affect your pet's ankle joint and cause pain and lameness. (orthopets.com)