A seizure is a sudden surge in the electrical activity of the brain causing signs such as twitching shaking tremors convulsions and or spasms.
Cat ate seizure medication.
Medications such as chlorazepate pregabalin and gabapentin have not been well studied in cats.
Primidone which is metabolized to phenobarbital in the body is prescribed for dogs but many veterinarians do not recommend it for cats.
Epilepsy is used to describe repeated episodes of seizures.
This can include placement of an intravenous catheter administration of anticonvulsant medicine a medication that is used to help prevent or stop seizures sometimes referred to as anti seizure and collection of.
Though some veterinarians do use them to control seizures and epilepsy in cats there is not a lot known about how these medications affect cats on a long term basis and what types of side effects to expect.
Treatment for a cat having seizures.
It can be very upsetting to see your cat have a seizure.
With epilepsy the seizures can be single or may occur in clusters and they can be infrequent and unpredictable or may occur at regular intervals.
Flea and tick medication sprays dips and shampoos can contain a chemical called pyrethrin that can cause a cat to have a seizure.
If your cat is in status epilepticus then the veterinary team will provide emergency care.
This chemical is often used in over the counter flea treatments especially ones that are designed for dogs and can be toxic to cats.
The most common cause of a seizure in a cat is toxin exposure.
They can occur as a single event as a cluster of seizures over a short period or on a recurring basis every few weeks or months.
Fortunately a single seizure is usually of short duration and your cat is unconscious while convulsing.