What causes FARS in cats?
FARS is an acronym for ‘feline audiogenic reflex seizures‘. In the past I have used a slightly different terminology namely “audio reflex seizures“. That’s because it was only in about 2015 that the scientists...
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What can CBD oil do for my cat?
I’m going to primarily rely a woman in America, Kat (a convenient and appropriate name in the context of this article!), who has gained personal experience of using CBD oil to treat dogs. I...
Can CBD oil help cats with seizures?
Can CBD oil help cats with seizures? Bruce Kennedy, a journalist, writing on the Leafly website tells us that CBD oil can reduce the frequency of cat seizures and improve a cat’s appetite and...
Bravecto, Credelio, Nexgard and Simparica flea treatments might cause seizures in cats and dogs
CBS News tell us that cat owners should be aware that Bravecto, Credelio, Nexgard and Simparica flea and tick treatments might put cats (and dogs) at an increased risk of neurological adverse reactions including...
Running a thumb across the teeth of a comb caused this cat to retch. Why?
The internet tells me that certain sounds, in this case the sound you can make when you run your thumb along the teeth of a comb, causes some cats to initiate the gag response...
Tom and Jerry Syndrome in cats
I have written about Tom and Jerry Syndrome before after a visitor shared her experiences with her cat who is sensitive to sharp, high pitched sounds which causes a seizure or fit. The sounds...
Cat seizures caused by sharp sounds linked to old age
Cat seizures caused by clicking sounds or other sharp sounds appears to be linked to old age which may indicate a change in brain function brought about by old age as the cause. Further,...
My deaf cat had a full seizure every time we crinkled a plastic bag
By Tilly I have had two cats with reflex epilepsy. First there was Oliver who had a full seizure every time we crinkled a plastic bag (even showed this to my skeptical vet). It...
Is Stress Bad for the Cat’s Heart and Brain?
Stress could be one of the reasons for feline stroke, seizure and/or heart attack. Feline heart attacks are rare but seizures might affect 2.1% of the entire cat population and one cause of seizures...
My cat has developed sensitivity to clicking sounds causing twitching
by Antoinette Worrall (Birmingham England) My cat has developed very sensitive hearing to clicking sounds causing him to twitch and today he had what could be described as a small fit. I was about...
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