Do cats drool after a seizure?
Following the seizure, the cat will be confused and unaware (disoriented). It will drool and pace. There may be temporary blindness.
What kind of seizures can a cat have?
Cat seizures can take many forms. Generalized or grand mal seizures can include convulsions, limb rigidity or paddling, loss of consciousness, abnormal vocalization and loss of urinary or bowel control. Grand mal seizures can occur alone or in clusters and typically last a minute or two.
Can a cat be diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy?
In cats with idiopathic epilepsy, no abnormality will be detected in these tests: this is known as a “diagnosis of exclusion” for this reason. An accurate diagnosis of the cause of seizures is essential when deciding on treatment. Most affected cats will show most of these six signs during a seizure.
When to give anticonvulsant drugs to cats with seizures?
The goal of therapy is to stabilize the nerves and membranes within the brain, but not to a point where the cat appears or acts sedated. Generally, anticonvulsant drugs are not given unless the cat has more than one seizure per month or the seizures last more than half an hour.
Can a flea bath cause a cat to have a seizure?
Stressors such as flea baths can trigger seizures, but fleas did not cause his problems. Denali may have seizures for the rest of his life. About 20 to 30 percent of pets don’t respond well to drugs. Some of the same human medications for controlling seizures are also used in veterinary medicine.
How often does a cat have a seizure?
Fortunately a single seizure is usually of short duration, and your cat is unconscious while convulsing. Seizures happen when abnormal electrochemical activity occurs in the brain. They can occur as a single event, as a cluster of seizures over a short period, or on a recurring basis every few weeks or months.
In cats with idiopathic epilepsy, no abnormality will be detected in these tests: this is known as a “diagnosis of exclusion” for this reason. An accurate diagnosis of the cause of seizures is essential when deciding on treatment. Most affected cats will show most of these six signs during a seizure.
Stressors such as flea baths can trigger seizures, but fleas did not cause his problems. Denali may have seizures for the rest of his life. About 20 to 30 percent of pets don’t respond well to drugs. Some of the same human medications for controlling seizures are also used in veterinary medicine.
Can a cat be on medication for epilepsy?
If your cat is on long-term medication, he will need regular checkups and blood tests to ensure the medications are not causing other health problems. Unfortunately, there is no way to prevent your cat from developing epilepsy. And even if your cat has been diagnosed with epilepsy and is on medication, that may not completely eliminate seizures.