How do you treat epilepsy in cats?
Treatment of primary epilepsy consists of long-term (often life-long) use of anti-epileptic drugs (see below when to start treatment). Many drugs can be used to this effect in cats including phenobarbital, levetiracetam, zonisamide, gabapentin and pregabalin.
What kind of medication should I give my Cat for seizures?
Cats with frequent recurrent seizures may need to be treated with anticonvulsant medications. However, there are a few things to consider before starting your cat on an anticonvulsant. Should Your Cat Be Treated for Seizures? The decision to start medication will be based on several factors:
What kind of medication can you give a cat?
This type of medication is used for anxiety reduction in humans. Valium, Klonopin, and Xanax are examples of benzodiazepines used in humans. This type of medication is sometimes used in cats, as well.
Are there any medications that are bad for cats?
One capsule can be enough to result in severe toxicity in a cat, causing a high heart rate, agitation, aggression, sedation, seizures, and possibly death. Other antidepressants and antianxiety medications can have similar effects in cats.
When to stop giving a cat anticonvulsant medication?
Never stop giving the medication or change the dosage without checking with your veterinarian first. 1 When anticonvulsant medications need to be discontinued, it is best to withdraw the medication in a slow and gradual manner, weaning your cat off the meds.
Cats with frequent recurrent seizures may need to be treated with anticonvulsant medications. However, there are a few things to consider before starting your cat on an anticonvulsant. Should Your Cat Be Treated for Seizures? The decision to start medication will be based on several factors:
This type of medication is used for anxiety reduction in humans. Valium, Klonopin, and Xanax are examples of benzodiazepines used in humans. This type of medication is sometimes used in cats, as well.
One capsule can be enough to result in severe toxicity in a cat, causing a high heart rate, agitation, aggression, sedation, seizures, and possibly death. Other antidepressants and antianxiety medications can have similar effects in cats.
Never stop giving the medication or change the dosage without checking with your veterinarian first. 1 When anticonvulsant medications need to be discontinued, it is best to withdraw the medication in a slow and gradual manner, weaning your cat off the meds.