If you own a cat, you will unfortunately most likely encounter cat seizures sometime in your pet's life.
Cats are very sensitive and prone to stress, which in turn make then vulnerable to seizure.
Some people confuse seizures with epilepsy, however unlike epilepsy, seizure can also signal the presence of various other cat health problems.
This article examines the causes and symptoms of cat seizures and what you should do if this problem occurs.
Simply put, seizures are neurological problems that make the cat lose all control over her limbs.
It may also faint due to seizure attacks.
Clinically, seizures are classified into two distinct parts.
The first one is called Idiopathic or primary, which is seen when the cat has epilepsy.
If your cat is suffering from epilepsy, its seizures will be preceded by drooling, running in a circular motion and contrition of muscles.
During the bout, she may also fail to recognize you.
Sometimes it is seen that an epileptic cat gets vicious.
But you should remember that it is not doing this on purpose.
Epilepsy is seen in some breed of cats.
One of the ways to avoid this disease is by buying a breed that does not have this genetic problem.
Now, other than epilepsy, cat seizures can also indicate a few other diseases that include but are not limited to tumor, injury, parasitic ailments, infections, difficulty in blood circulation to the brain, FIV, FeLV, and Feline Hypertension.
Seizures associated with these diseases are generally called secondary seizures, because they are caused by other complications.
A cat that has liver and kidney problems can also suffer seizures.
Take your cat for a complete health check up and see if these organs are functioning the right way.
Seizures can also indicate poisoning since poisons such as strychnine, lead and various insecticides can cause severe seizure attacks in a cat.
The length of cat seizures may vary.
Generally, it may last up to five minutes, but in case it extends beyond that, you can be sure that this is what vets call a "prolonged seizure".
Cats suffering from narcoplexy/cataplexy can have seizures lasting up to 20 minutes.
Once the cat gains consciousness, take it to a vet so that the problem can be diagnosed on time.
Next time your pet has a seizure, stay calm and watch its symptoms.
Your alertness may help the vet in his or her diagnosis.
Cats are very sensitive and prone to stress, which in turn make then vulnerable to seizure.
Some people confuse seizures with epilepsy, however unlike epilepsy, seizure can also signal the presence of various other cat health problems.
This article examines the causes and symptoms of cat seizures and what you should do if this problem occurs.
Simply put, seizures are neurological problems that make the cat lose all control over her limbs.
It may also faint due to seizure attacks.
Clinically, seizures are classified into two distinct parts.
The first one is called Idiopathic or primary, which is seen when the cat has epilepsy.
If your cat is suffering from epilepsy, its seizures will be preceded by drooling, running in a circular motion and contrition of muscles.
During the bout, she may also fail to recognize you.
Sometimes it is seen that an epileptic cat gets vicious.
But you should remember that it is not doing this on purpose.
Epilepsy is seen in some breed of cats.
One of the ways to avoid this disease is by buying a breed that does not have this genetic problem.
Now, other than epilepsy, cat seizures can also indicate a few other diseases that include but are not limited to tumor, injury, parasitic ailments, infections, difficulty in blood circulation to the brain, FIV, FeLV, and Feline Hypertension.
Seizures associated with these diseases are generally called secondary seizures, because they are caused by other complications.
A cat that has liver and kidney problems can also suffer seizures.
Take your cat for a complete health check up and see if these organs are functioning the right way.
Seizures can also indicate poisoning since poisons such as strychnine, lead and various insecticides can cause severe seizure attacks in a cat.
The length of cat seizures may vary.
Generally, it may last up to five minutes, but in case it extends beyond that, you can be sure that this is what vets call a "prolonged seizure".
Cats suffering from narcoplexy/cataplexy can have seizures lasting up to 20 minutes.
Once the cat gains consciousness, take it to a vet so that the problem can be diagnosed on time.
Next time your pet has a seizure, stay calm and watch its symptoms.
Your alertness may help the vet in his or her diagnosis.