Trembling in Their Paws

A seizure is a spontaneous discharge of electrical activity in the brain. The outward signs may be barely perceptible or may cause the victim to lose consciousness. There may be mild trembling or the afflicted could fall to the ground with all limbs flailing uncontrollably.

A seizure is a spontaneous discharge of electrical activity in the brain.

Seizures can occur to humans and pets. They can happen at any age. Basically the cause can be disorders inside or outside of the brain.

When seizures are seen in our felines, the cause and control is a bit different than for dogs. Feline seizures are usually secondary to changes in the brain or metabolic abnormalities. Cat convulsions are often more violent than their canine counterparts.

Infections of the brain itself or the tissues surrounding it can lead to seizures. Tumors unfortunately are the most common reason for our senior citizen felines to convulse.

Metabolic causes can be liver, kidney or heart disease. Young, curious cats may have suffered from toxic exposure.

If you notice your cat having seizure, try to protect it from falling. Time the length of the episode. Once the seizure is over, make an appointment to see your veterinarian. Since most feline seizures are secondary in nature, it is unlikely that your doctor will be able to cure the condition but controlling the abnormal brain activity will allow your pet to experience a better quality of life.