Cat Convulsions and Epileptic Attacks

Both, convulsions and epileptic attacks make the cat lose control of his body. If attacks are frequent it is generally called epilepsy. Though many of the reasons for convulsions are known -low levels of sugar in the blood (hypoglycemia), an hepatic disease, low levels of calcium in the blood (hypocalcaemia), bad circulation, viral infections and bacteria, poisoning, scars in the brain tissue or tumors- in many cases it is very difficult to accurately determine them.

Has the cat faded, or is it lying on one of its sides? Is he irritated? Has a bent back or "it bicycles" with its legs? Does he urinate or defecate without control? Does it show excessive salivation? Do the eyes turn in the orbits?. YES
Generalized convulsion.

Does he have his eyes in white? Does he walk in circles? Is he apparently blinded? Moderately, convulsively? Does he show a sudden and unexpected change of conduct for short periods of time? YES
Moderate convulsion.

If the cat suffers an attack, do not panic. The majority of convulsions are not lethal. Do not approach him if you live in an area where there is rabies and you do not know if it has been vaccinated or not.

1. The cats rarely suffocate with their own tongue. Do not bring the fingers to his mouth unless it is absolutely necessary.
2. If he is suffering a moderate convulsion, call his attention. With this attitude you can prevent him from a dangerous attack.
3. If the attack is already present, look for a blanket or cushion.
4. Separate him of any object with which he could hurt himself and wrap him up in a blanket or surround him with pillows to prevent him from damaging itself.
5. If the attack ceases after four minutes, reduce the level of sound and the intensity of light, and talk to him with tenderness and soothing words. Separate him from any other animal.
6. If the attack continues more than four minutes, put the cat into a basket or box closed and take him to the veterinarian immediately.
7. Take note of the time when the attack started, and what the feline was doing before it started. This helps diagnose if new attacks will happen.

Has the cat had two successive attacks without continuity? Has the cat had an attack for more than four minutes? Its rectal temperature is over 40°C? Has he been exposed to toxic chemical products? YES
Go to the veterinarian NOW

Is it the first attack of an adult cat? Does he have more than one in 24 hours? YES
Go to the veterinarian within 24 hours

Does he take anti-convulsive? Attacks happen for less than one minute? YES
Phone the veterinarian for advice.