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- Aura: In this phase that occurs just moments before a seizure, your cat may seem fidgety, hide or salivate. She may seek you out for comfort.
- Ictus: At this point your cat may run in circles, throw up, collapse and have convulsions lasting up to 5 minutes. His head may be thrown backwards, his legs shake as though trying to swim.
- Post-Seizure: Now in recovery, your cat is disoriented, confused, uncoordinated and may be temporarily blind. This phase can last just a few minutes to a few days.
- Genetic trait
- Ingested toxins
- Brain tumor
- Inflammation of the brain
- Head trauma
- Primary Epilepsy: a misfiring of brain neurons
- Physical examination: A complete physical and neurological exam will be performed.
- Blood tests: Blood work is performed to determine whether any underlying diseases are the cause of seizures.
- MRI scan of the brain: MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. It is an invaluable tool for investigating neurological issues, such as causes of seizures due to brain tumors, encephalitis or stroke. Your cat will be placed under anesthesia during these tests, not because the scans are painful in any way, but because your pet will need to lie perfectly still during the tests.
- CT scan of the brain: CT stands for computed tomography. This is an X-ray performed along with a computer to provide cross-sectional images of the brain.
- CSF analysis: CSF stands for cerebrospinal fluid. The fluid surrounding the brain and the spinal cord is collected from the back of your cat's neck or her lower back. This is also known as a spinal tap.
- Stay calm; do not overreact
- Do not place anything in your cat's mouth
- Remove any heavy or sharp objects that may cause injury
- Place your cat on the floor, as a fall can cause injury
- Observe your cat carefully and note how long the seizure lasted
- Call your vet immediately if the seizure has lasted for more than 3 minutes, or if another seizure occurs right afterward
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