Cat Seizure Medication

Cat seizures are caused by a surge of electricity in the brain. They can occur as a single event, as a regular malady or grouped into a cluster of incidences. They can last for a few seconds or a couple of minutes.

In addition to tumors or head injuries, possible causes of seizures can be other diseases, such as heart disease, brain inflammation or exposure to harmful chemicals or human medications.

It’s not uncommon for seizures to occur in situations where a cat gets excited or scared. But some cats may even experience seizures when calm with consistent triggers, such as when eating. 

Signs of a seizure include convulsing, excessive drooling, twitching on one side of the face or jerky head and neck movements. Your cat might whine, yowl or express fright.  

During more extreme seizures, your cat could shake uncontrollably for several minutes, lose consciousness or urinate. They will likely also be confused and disoriented when they come to.

The treatment of seizures generally requires prescription-strength anti-convulsant seizure medication. Some of the more popular medicines include Phenobarbital, Zonisamide and Levetiracetam. Work closely with your veterinarian to determine the best seizure treatment plan for your cat. 

Seizure medicine and other treatments can potentially be very effective, helping many cats live a full and healthy life. The important thing is to talk to your veterinarian about a plan and stick to it. Failure to maintain your cat's seizure treatment could lead to consequences and a relapse of symptoms. However, it’s important to keep in mind that even with the best medications and treatment plan, it's possible that your cat may suffer a shorter life span due to seizures.

Seizures in cats can be caused by many different things, including tumors, head injuries, brain inflammation and exposure to toxic chemicals. But, even with today's technology, there are some cases where veterinarians cannot definitively determine the cause of the seizures. Either way, take your pet into your vet’s office and get a full evaluation.