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Seizures in cats 'A seizure is an involuntary, paroxysmal disturbance of brain function usually manifested as uncontrolled muscular activity and a loss of consciousness.' (Source: Textbook of Small Animal Medicine. Edited by John Dunn, Published by W.B. Saunders 1999). Epilepsy is usually used to describe idiopathic seizures (where there is no known cause); however, in cats most cases, seizures are a secondary complication from conditions such as tumours, infection or poisoning.
In order to treat the seizures, the cause must be determined. Seizures in cats are quite rare so your vet may not have even come across them before. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION When a female cat is lactating and feeding several kittens she may be unable to ingest and convert calcium at an adequate rate. If the cat has a calcium deficiency, it can cause seizure like symptoms (jerking shaking movement, eyes unfocused, foaming at the mouth). A vet can correct the problem by injecting the cat. DO NOT feed the cat regular cows milk as a supplement. This will only create additional problems.
Sometimes over feeding can cause a cat to have seizers or if they have a heart desease or any liver damage. ANSWER A female cat may have a seizure while nursing her young. This is primarily caused by a calcium deficiency and can be corrected by a shot from the vet. Our vet admonished us NOT to give the cat regular cow's milk.
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What would cause your pig to have seizures?
Overheating causes pigs to over heat.
Are lucky bamboo plants toxic to cats?
Lucky bamboo plants are not true bamboo at all. They are related to lillies and are incredibly toxic to cats. They will foam at the mouth, have seizures and possibly die if they ingest the leaves.
Is chocolate harmful to cats?
Yes, chocolate is harmful to cats. It contains theobromine and caffeine, which can cause vomiting, diarrhea, rapid breathing, increased heart rate, and even seizures or death in cats. It's important to keep chocolate and any products containing cocoa away from cats.
Can cats get brain damage?
Yes, cats can suffer from brain damage due to various causes such as trauma, toxins, infections, and certain medical conditions. Symptoms of brain damage in cats can vary and may include changes in behavior, coordination issues, seizures, and altered mental status. If you suspect your cat has brain damage, consult a veterinarian for proper evaluation and treatment.
What are some of the effects of catnip on cats?
There is an oil in the plant that catnip originates from that cats are extremely susceptible to. The smell of the catnip, or the plant, causes cats to behave in a certain manner. Therefore, catnip becomes a natural addition for cats.
What are the potential benefits of using zonisamide in cats for the treatment of seizures?
Zonisamide can be beneficial for treating seizures in cats by reducing the frequency and severity of seizures, improving the cat's quality of life, and potentially allowing for lower doses of other seizure medications.
What kind disability is epilepsy?
No. It is a condition where someone has a tendency to have seizures. Why this happens varies from person to person. There are many forms of Epilepsy and many causes. But it is not a disease. It is not infectious or anything like that.
What are Seizures are likely to be associated with?
If someone has regular seizures, then they have epilepsy. What causes their seizures can be many different things, as it is different for different people. What form their seizures take will also be different for different people.
What causes a petechial hemorrhage?
Petechial Hemorrhaging is a known by-product of various types of seizures (i.e. Grand Mal and Nocturnal seizures).
What causes the seizures of epilepsy?
The seizures of epilepsy are due to unregulated spreading of electrical activity from one part of the brain to other parts.
can stored energy been studied for the cause of seizures?
Stored energy can be studied for the possible causes of seizures. Depending on how it is used by the body and the reaction it causes, it could be one of the keys to understanding this condition.
is Elipsey the same thing as seiziures?
No epilepsy is a condition that causes seizures
Where and how in the body do seizures happen?
Seizures happen in the brain. As your brain effects the entire body, other parts can be seen to be affected when seizures happen, like people shaking. Your brain is constantly active, with lots of electrical activity. If something disrupts that activity then the brain may malfunction for a moment. In simple terms that is what happens when seizures happen. In reality it is far more complicated than that. There are many kinds of seizures and many causes of seizures, so there is not a single specific answer to that part of your question. Seizures have many causes and many levels of severity. What causes a seizure in one person may have no effect on someone else. It is commonly thought that flashing lights cause seizures for anyone that has epilepsy. In fact that is a cause of seizures in only about 3% to 5% of all people who have epilepsy. So most people with epilepsy have absolutely no problem with flashing lights. Their seizures have other causes which can be many and varied.
What causes simple partial seizures?
A seizure is caused by a disruption of electrical activity in the brain. There are a variety of causes for this, so it is not a simple question to answer. Different people have different causes for their seizures.
A seizure can be a signs of?
REcurring seizures would indicate that you have epilepsy. There are many forms of epilepsy and many causes of it. There are also many types of seizure. For each individual that gets seizures it is important for them to see a doctor to specifically try to identify the causes for them. one type of seizures is gand-mal
Does smoking cause epileptic seizure?
Not necessarily. Epilepsy has a wide range of causes. Anything that has a strong affect on the brain can be likely to cause seizures. Smoking hard substances that affect the brain could lead to seizures.
What are some possible causes of seizures other than epilepsy?
If someone gets recurring seizures, they are said to have epilepsy. The causes of individual seizures can be the same. It is just that someone only gets one once or a small amount of times. So causes could be a head injury, trauma, a temporary chemical imbalance in the brain, a brain tumour and many other things.
