Scout just had a seizure...

[moosmom]

Tiff,

Having worked at a veterinary hospital, we used to have a dog that took phenobarbital for seizures.

Seizures are usually a sign of something neurologically out of whack.

Here are a couple of links that'll help you understand it. The most common type of seizure is grand mal seizure.

http://www-2.cs.cmu.edu/People/lowek..._epilepsy.html

http://cats.about.com/gi/dynamic/off...Fepilepsy.html

http://cats.about.com/gi/dynamic/off..._epilepsy.html

Please keep us posted on Scout.

[Chinadoll]

Thanks everyone. Your support is wonderful. I've looked at some sites on the 'net about cats and seizures. From what I read, it's not common. He didn't have a small one that was just loss of muscle coordination and disorientation....No, he scared me to death with a full on seizure...foaming at the mouth, whole body convulsing, etc..

It could possibly be something neurologically wrong that's genetic. He was a part feral kitty I found. He's been tested and is UTD on shots. No telling if the stray cats here interbred etc..., he already has one genetic defect...an eye that sits out of place in the socket...doesn't seem to bother him and I think it looks cute, but if that was one genetic defect, he could possibly have more.

My poor baby. To the vet we go.

[moosmom]

Tiff,

That's the difficulty with stray cats. You don't know their medical history so it makes it hard. I had a cat, Marina Mar, born to a feral mother, who was sick from the day she was born. We found her and her 2 siblings on a boat in a Marina. When she was 2 1/2 she was diagnosed with Pemphigus Aereolus, a suppressed immune system that killed cells that made new skin. She got very sick and I had to put her down. That's the chance we take. But the chance far outweighs anything else. I had over 2 wonderful years with my little girl and wouldn't trade it for anything. Same thing with my Bubba Dude, Casey.

You and Scout will be in my prayers. Let us know what the vet says.

[Randi]

Poor Scout - and You! It must have been a frightening experience. I hope he'll never have another. Do talk the vet and have him tested.

Best of luck!

Hugs and purrs,
Fister & his mum

[RockyRoad]

I am so sorry about Scout, Chinadoll. I hope he will get better. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

[JillLovesMinnie14yrs]

I have seen seizing kittens and puppys at the hospital. Close watch and do whatever your vet tells you to do. That is all , but it makes alot of difference. Good luck and i hope your baby NEVER EVER has to go through that again

[NoahsMommy]

You poor things. I'm eager to hear what your vet says tomorrow.

I'll keep him in my prayers.

[Nomilynn]

We had a sheltie that had seizures. When he would start one, my mom kept him cool with packets of frozen peas and corn, and kept him still because he got soo stiff. I think he was better if it was dark too, but I can't remember because I was a baby. Good luck at the vet - I hope everything works out.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Oh no, poor Scout, and how scarey for you! Hugs and prayers going out that everything is ok with him and he won't have anymore.

Please let us know what the vet says.

[Nomilynn]

How was the vet visit?

EDIT - woops! Just saw the update in the other thread