My cat Cosmo for the last couple of days will suddenly jump up lose control of his bladder spin in circles and foams at the mouth. After this episode he seems fine. He is eating normally and seems to have good equilibrium otherwise. I have taken him to the vet and the did an xray and the vet said he would pass this off to a specialist. I am really worried that these episodes may lead to a really damaging one that he might not recover from. This morning he must have bit his tongue because he was bleeding a little from his mouth. Anyone out there have any suggestions or may know if this sounds like a stroke. The Vet has a wait and see approach and we may go back for more tests. I'm very worried.
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Re: I think that my cat may have had a stroke.
Tue, January 8, 2008 - 9:37 PMThis sounds sort of like what my Scotty did once. He kind of collapsed one night , wouldn't walk, shook a little & lost control of his bowels. He had a lot of other issues, though, and was 18 years old. Definitely sounds neurological in any case. Perhaps epilepsy? It's not totally uncommon in animals. How old is Cosmo? -
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Re: I think that my cat may have had a stroke.
Wed, January 9, 2008 - 12:38 AMHe's about 11 or 12 so he's up here in age.
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Re: I think that my cat may have had a stroke.
Wed, January 9, 2008 - 7:56 AMSounds more like a seizure than a stroke. Don't know much more than that though. -
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Re: I think that my cat may have had a stroke.
Thu, January 10, 2008 - 8:55 PMSweetie, it sounds like a seizure. My kitty, Violet, has *horrible* seizures, and certain, specific (the clicking of the keys on my keyboard, for example) percussive noises touch them off. She will lose all control, her muscles become rigid, she'll cry out because she's *SO* upset, scratch at her mouth/lips inadvertently, wet all over the floor/her body (she's usually fallen over onto her side, if not from the top of her bookcase), foam, and, basically, freak out. The best I can do, in the moment, is immobilize her paws and body, whisper "shhhhh, shhhh, shhhhh" gently to her, kiss her, and hold her until I know it has long passed, and she can walk without falling over. It is just *SO* upsetting to witness! Her doctor recommended Phenobarbital, but it mad her so angry; such a raving bitch; with the other cats, that we had to discontinue it. Maybe it will work for your little one. Please take care of that little honey-cat, and best wishes! ~ Misha -
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Re: I think that my cat may have had a stroke.
Fri, January 11, 2008 - 1:51 PMYep def sounds like epilepsy.
I know a dog that has it and he's on medication from the vet.
Maybe try to figure out what initiates it? Blinky lights or a type of food / smell? -
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Cosmo update.
Fri, January 11, 2008 - 7:14 PMHey Everybody,
Thank so much for your responses. Nothing seems to precipitate his attacks, it comes on when he is sleeping soundly. The vet thinks that is psychological and has suggested a pheromone diffuser. I bought one and have been giving Cosmo Bach's rescue remedy and both of which have not had any effect yet. But, I'm crossing my fingers. I am waiting for some blood work to come back and what tests have come back have been inconclusive. I am hoping that this may be a severe case of nerves because he's been skittish about sounds and very jumpy. In addition
the first onset of the fits coincides with 3 visitors including a 3 year old. But, sheesh it's been over a week since they've left. My wife and I are trying to be patient about this but it's scary and the cat pee everywhere is making us crazy. Late last night he had an attack that was strong and pierced his tongue on one of his teeth. This morning he had an attack and lost two of his back nails. We took him to the emergency Vet on 9th ave (very compassionate people BTW) and they gave us liquid valium if the seizure goes on or he goes into full convulsions. I'm about ready to take it to calm myself down. -
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Re: Cosmo update.
Tue, February 26, 2008 - 7:37 AMStandard first aid for seizures is to lower the victim safely to the ground, protect the head by moving furniture or other items away (or putting a pillow between the head and something that can't be moved, but not to restrain the victim because the struggle might do soft tissue damage (pull muscles, or tendons, etc). In the case of a victim who may be scratching themselves, I'd place something between the area of the body that's being scratched and the paws, rather than holding the limbs down.
I'm a caregiver for people who have epilepsy.
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