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My kitten is screaming and having fits/spasms. Could it be a seizure?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Male | unneutered

Please help my kitten is screaming loudly and having fits/spasms

1 Answer

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Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 12th, 2016

I am so sorry to hear that. Your cat Casper may be having a seizure. Place him in a quiet room and wrap him in soft blankets or towels until it passes. Then it is best to take him to your vet in the morning or within 24-48 hrs if the seizure dissipates on its own. Typically seizures are not life-threatening unless they continuously occur and don't go away within 15-30 minutes and it is always best to get your pet checked and bloodwork ran to look for underlying causes. If the seizures occur for more than 2-3 minutes or happen more than once a month then it is warranted to get Casper started on anti-seizure medication.
Another possible cause of the muscle spasms is a toxin exposure, which would require immediate medical attention and would results in spasms that are continuous and don't resolve.
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