What is a feline seizure?
Watching their beloved cat suffer through a seizure can be a frightening experience for an owner. Fortunately, identifying a seizure is relatively easy for both owner and veterinarian so the majority of cats get the help necessary.CausesThere are dozens of causes of seizures in cats including trauma to the brain, such as an infection or blunt force trauma, toxins present in the body, diabetes, kidney failure, liver failure or feline epilepsy.Petit Mal SeizuresThere are two forms of seizures that may occur in a cat. The petit mal seizure may involve a blank stare, crying out and shaking of one limb.Grand Mal SeizuresGrand mal seizures are more common in cats. In a grand mal seizure, the cat will fall over onto one side and begin paddling the feet or display other muscle spasms. This is accompanied by crying out and temporarily losing control over bladder and bowel movements.DiagnosisThe owner should relay every detail of the seizure to the veterinarian, as it is likely the veterinarian
