My vet recommended an MRI for my pet's seizure. What if it's clear?

Question

Smudges vet recommends an MRI after a recent seizure but what happens if the MRI results are clear & nothing is found? Or for any reason they had to stop the MRI scan? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 years and 1 month old | 9 lbs

Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

An MRI is useful to determine if Smodge is having seizures caused by a primary issue with the brain. This would be caused by a number of considtions for example a mass, or fluid changes within the brain. These conditions would be visible on the MRI scan. MRI scans are rarely if ever stopped, as the animals underlying the MRI are sedated so they do not move and interrupt he process. As well as to protect them from stress. If you do not wish to have the MRI performed you can ask your vet to try medical treatment for the seizures. If you take this route you won't know the precise cause of the seizures, but Smudge will still be receiving care. Some seizures are cause by idiopathic epilepsy and this would not be visible on an MRI, but it is a diagnosis reached when no other cause of the seizures can be found. If the MRI comes back clear, idiopathic epilepsy would be the most likely diagnosis. Medical treatment would then be started. I hope that is helpful information. Happy to help more in a consult or if you want to post any further questions in the forum.

My vet recommended an MRI for my pet's seizure. What if it's clear?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

My cat is hurting. Can Diazepam be used to relieve their pain?

My puppy ate antifreeze and is having seizures. Can she be saved?

My husky has seizures. Can I be her service person to provide care?

My senior dog had a seizure, won't eat, and I can't afford a vet.

Maltese on prednisone: new red skin spots. Is it an infection?

My puppy is wobbly after a seizure. What helps with low blood sugar?

Share