What diseases can cause convulsions in cats?

Nov 22,2023
3Min

Seizures are a manifestation of involuntary movement and a pathological phenomenon of neuromuscular diseases. Under normal circumstances, cats will not have convulsions, but due to some special reasons, cats may twitch and experience symptoms such as vomiting and coma. We can help get better cat treatment by understanding the causes of cat convulsions. ​​​​​​

Epilepsy is a common disease in cats, which may be related to inbreeding. Of course, epilepsy in cats may be congenital or secondary. Cats with epilepsy often have symptoms of convulsions, which also requires parents to be around to take care of them in time. Moreover, if a cat with epilepsy is well controlled with medication, the cat's symptoms may not relapse in months or years. (Of course, this also needs to be determined by the specific condition)

In addition, congenital brain damage (epilepsy, glycogen storage disease, hydrocephalus, etc.), acquired brain damage (encephalitis, hydrocephalus, brain tumors, meningitis, skull injury, cerebrovascular disorders, hypotension, etc.) oxygenemia), toxic epilepsy (carbon monoxide poisoning, carbon dioxide poisoning, arsenic poisoning, etc.), hepatic encephalopathy, uremia, hypoglycemia, hypocalcemia, hyperthyroidism, vitamin B1 deficiency, heat stroke, electrolyte abnormalities , low calcium convulsions and malnutrition convulsions, colds, fevers, etc., these may cause convulsions in cats. Moreover, severe psychological problems can also cause hysterical convulsions in cats. For example, when a cat is frightened or intimidated, it may twitch all over its body when it feels fear or fear.

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