| Title: | Meower Power is Valuing Differences |
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| Created: | Sun Feb 09 1986 |
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I'm entering this note for a friend. Any information will be greatly appreciated! Marleen ********************************************************************** Does anyone know anything about epilepsy in cats? I have a 1 year old SPCA cat that we got as a kitten. She is an excellent mouser and so friendly. Recently she seemed to lose control of her back legs while walking across the kitchen. She looked terrified. It only lasted a minute. Our vet is very good, but said unless it happens more often he advises we just watch and wait. It has now happened twice, and she has become calmer than she used to be. Could hunting (and eating her prey) have given her something? (the vet favored this.) Or can a cat get too much catnip (I bring the plants in for the winter..and at times all three of our cats have their heads in it.) I just wondered if anyone else has had this problem? Thank you
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| 892.1 | dogs, maybe cats too? | CIRCUS::KOLLING | Karen, Sweetie, Holly; in Calif. | Thu Nov 12 1987 16:44 | 4 |
My brother's beagle had epilepsy; I gather it's common in some
breeds. It was easily controlled by medication, so even if the
puss has it, I think there's no reason to panic.
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| 892.2 | USHS01::MCALLISTER | It's okay to say the U___ word! | Thu Nov 12 1987 17:39 | 5 | |
And yes, cat's can get too much catnip.
But it does sound more like epilepsy.
Dave
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| 892.3 | Epilepsy in cats | GRECO::MORGAN | Doris Morgan DTN 223-9594 | Mon Nov 16 1987 15:52 | 4 |
My sister has had a cat for 10 years with epilepsy. It is important
for the epilepsy to be diagnosed and treated with medication. Then
the cat can lead a very long and fulfilling life. If you'd like
more info, just call me and I'll put you in touch with my sister.
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| 892.4 | Another possiblilty? | 16180::GLOWACZ | Michaelene-223-9742 | Mon Nov 16 1987 16:59 | 22 |
Another possibility is seizures brought on by fear...as our middle
kitty, Pixel, got older (6 years) and was displaced as the baby
by our goofy-looking Scottish Fold, Pi, she underwent 'some'
personality changes. One is that she is easily startled. A foreign
cat on the deck, a bad dream, slipping off the etagere (she is quite
obese) can upset her. If she gets too upset, she has a seizure,
much like an epileptic. The vet said we 'could' run tests and,
if possitive, prescribe medication, but it should depend on the
frequency and severity of the seizures. Once a cat is on medication,
it must stay on medication the rest of its life. And if you think
giving your cat a pill yourself is hard, try to convince even the
most devoted cat-sitter to try!
Bottom line...she only has seizures every 3-4 months. They last
30 seconds. She is scared and, afterward, disoriented. I am always
terrified. But we clean her, pet her, comfort her and she is fine.
And I don't worry about the daily medication..which if missed even
one day could cause more problems.
I guess it depends on you, your kitty and a vet you trust. Good
luck...it is always frightening when the 'children' are ill.
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