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My pet is suddenly ill, vomiting, eyes twitching, and losing balance.

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 17 years and 10 months old

Lucy is ill, she started howling, she was violently sick, her eyes are going side to side uncontrollably and she keeps losing her balance.

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 23rd, 2016

Lucy sounds extremely ill, and requires immediate medical attention. Her symptoms are quite severe, and she could have gotten into a toxin causing these symptoms. Please take her into an ER vet immediately.
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  • Answered By Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH

    Veterinarian

    Published on September 4th, 2019

    Hi and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

    What you described about Lucy sounds serious. Fever can certainly cause malfunctions in the brain to occur, including seizures, mobility problems, and loss of consciousness. Lucy will need to see her veterinarian ASAP. Taking her to a 24 hour emergency veterinary clinic may be a good idea especially if Lucy's regular veterinarian is closed today or is booked. There can be many reasons for what Lucy is experiencing. She will need a full work up with a veterinarian which may include blood work, x-rays, ultrasound, or other diagnostic tests as needed to help determine what the cause is.

    Best wishes and I hope this helps.

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