My cat can't open his mouth to eat after a seizure. What should I do?

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my cat cant open his mouth to eat.is it because the seizure he had earlier?how can i feed him?can he swallow it? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | unneutered | 1 year old | 3.6 lbs

Lauren Celestin, DVM · Accepted Answer

I'm very sorry to hear Frankie is having some difficulty. Frankie absolutely needs to be seen by a veterinarian for evaluation. His inability to open his mouth could be related to trauma that occurred during the seizure (i.e. Dislocation of the TMJ joint, etc) although this usually results in the animal stuck with the mouth open. There are also muscle diseases that can cause the same issue; however this is not common in cats. I would also highly recommend Frankie be evaluated, if he has not already, for his seizures. Hopefully this was helpful information and Frankie feels better soon.

My cat can't open his mouth to eat after a seizure. What should I do?

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