A cat's vestibular system controls balance, and when something is off with the system, a cat may walk in circles or fall over. ... Some cats may show few symptoms and recover without intervention, but severe cases may require medical attention.

What does it mean when older cat walks in circles?

Circling, and circling in the same direction, can indicate a brain lesion. Cats can get tumors, viruses, infections, and other brain diseases. ... Occasionally an older cat gets an inner ear infection that will make them circle and also have a head tilt and abnormalities with their eyes.

Why is my cat meowing and walking in circles?

Your cat may circle you while meowing to assert his dominance over you. To your cat, you are not his master. At best, your cat thinks of you as his co-equal, at worst, he thinks that you are the inferior one. Here, circling is a way your pet controls and restricts your movement to show that he is superior to you.