FAQ for Cat
seizures
1. During an active seizure, the animal often will fall over, twitch, urinate, defecate and drool.
She may fall over and be stiff and rigid (grand mal seizure). Some seizures may look like the cat is just staring into space or biting at invisible things (chewing gum seizures). After a seizure, the animal may be disoriented, walk into walls or appear to be blind. Cats may also behave normally following a seizure.
2. Make sure your cat is in a safe place. Do not attempt to restrain the cat.
3. Keep your hands away from the cat's mouth.
Call your vet if this a first seizure, it lasts longer than 3-4 minutes, if your cat is not recovering from the seizure or for repeated seizures.
4. Call your vet if this a first seizure, it lasts longer than 3-4 minutes, repeated seizures or if your dog is not recovering from a seizure.
Seizures lasting longer than 3-4 minutes and repeated seizures are medical emergencies. The cat is at risk for high fever and brain damage.
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