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My cat fell, hit his head, and now has seizures. Is it an emergency?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered

My cat was running up our wooden steps, and I think he slipped. I didn't see it. I only heard it, but he seems to have smacked his head (most likely nose-first) into the stairs. He immediately crouched down, his ears went all the way back, and he closed his eyes as if they were burning. I picked him up for a while, and in a few minutes he seemed to begin to have a small series of seizures. Should I take him to the vet? Should I allow him to fall asleep?

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Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 12th, 2016

It is a medical emergency if your cat hits their head and starts having seizures. It can indicate serious trauma to the head. Langston needs to be seen by a vet immediately, please take him into a vet now.

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