Priority: High


Overview

  • Needs a veterinary appointment within 12 hours.
  • If it is after hours, closely monitor your cat.
  • If your cat’s condition worsens, seek emergency care.
  • If symptoms change, repeat and revise the Symptom Checker.

Symptom Considerations

  • Seizures can be long or very short.
  • They can also have different phases.
  • Your cat may look disoriented, non-responsive, or have convulsions.
  • If you have taken a video of an episode, bring it to your veterinarian.
  • Some questions to prepare for:
    • Has this happened before?
    • If so, when, and how often?
    • What is your cat doing during these episodes?
  • Your cat may need:
    • A neurological examination
    • Diagnostic tests such as blood work