If your cat suddenly appears to have trouble walking upright or is unable to control his own body movements then you should call your vet immediately. Something is definitely going on with your cat and it could be neurological. For instance. Your cat could be having a seizure or an epileptic episode. This is especially true if your cat has sudden, uncontrollable convulsions. One of the first things your vet may try to do is understand the cause for the seizure. Some believe seizures happen because of confusion of neuron communication in the cerebrum of the brain. What causes the confusion is not easily known. Some possibilities include congenital defects, diabetes, hypoglycemia, low oxygen levels in the blood, kidney disorders, liver disorders, infections, brain tumors, toxins, fevers, hyperthermia, trauma, medications, or idiopathic epilepsy (genetic disorder). Your cat may have a seizure while he’s awake or while he’s asleep. Give your vets Wichita, KS a call to learn more.
