Epilepsy in Cats: Can It Heal on Its Own?

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Part 1: Symptoms of Feline Epilepsy

1. Preepisode: Just days or hours before an epilepsy attack, a cat may exhibit unusually hyper or depressed behavior, significantly altering its usual habits.

2. During the episode: When an attack occurs, the cat may involuntarily spin in circles and its gait becomes disoriented. This is followed by convulsive or tonic seizures, during which the cat may drool, arch its head back, and sometimes even bite its tongue, leading to bleeding. In some cases, there may also be incontinence.

3. Postepisode: After the seizure, the cat may struggle to control its limbs and may be disoriented, appearing exhausted and drowsy, or may even fall into a deep sleep.

Part 2: Types of Feline Epilepsy

1. Partial Epilepsy: This type of epilepsy affects only specific areas of the cat's body. For instance, a cat might have facial twitches, drooling, or rigid spasms in a particular part of its body. However, partial epilepsy can escalate to become generalized epilepsy.

2. Generalized Epilepsy: Generalized epilepsy is more straightforward, affecting most parts of the cat's body. It often results in the cat losing consciousness, falling into a sleep state, and may be accompanied by drooling and incontinence. Notably, there may be no clear warning signs before an attack.

Part 3: Treating Feline Epilepsy

The primary treatment for feline epilepsy is medication. However, it's crucial to first identify the underlying cause of the epilepsy and treat any potential diseases that may trigger seizures. Phenobarbital is a common anticonvulsant used to effectively manage epilepsy in cats. Medications like diazepam or gabapentin can be used as anticonvulsants to help manage seizures. The goal of anticonvulsant therapy is to minimize seizure frequency, but it's important to be cautious of potential side effects from excessive medication.

Learn more about whether feline epilepsy can heal itself in the related content. If you have further questions, you can click on 'Types of Cat Epilepsy Attacks' for more information or directly consult with an online veterinarian.