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Is my 8-week-old kitten having seizures? Paddling paws, lethargic.

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 18 days old

My 8 week old rescue kitten was asleep then started paddling front paws erratically. He woke a few mins later and walked to the corner of the room and urinated (always used litter tray in the past) could this have been a siezure? He is now sleeping and seems lazier / not as playful. Also noticed one loose stool in his tray which is from within the last 12 hours. Thank you

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Answered By Sarah Box, BVSc

Veterinarian

Published on September 19th, 2017

Poor Maui!! I understand your concern for him. This definitely could have been a seizure, the decreased energy you are now noticing could be the post-ictal or post-seizure phase. Being completely relaxed such as during sleep can lower the seizure threshold for some animals. I would recommend that Maui be examined by your regular veterinarian. They may want to do some diagnostics (such as X-rays, blood work and a fecal exam) to rule out some conditions that may contribute to seizures.
Your vet likely will not recommend any medications or treatments at this time, it is important to determine if this is a once off incident or if Maui is going to be prone to seizures long-term. I would recommend keeping a log of ahyvsusosct activity, especially any physical symptoms (such as limb paddling), and also duration of the episode.

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