Is it normal for my cat to be energetic and loving after a seizure?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 9 months and 7 days old | 6 lbs
Why does my cat get a boost of energy 5 mins after coming out of a seizure. I’ve had her for 2 months now and she’s had 5 seizures lasting about 1-3 mins. And as soon as she comes out of them she’ll run around and then want plenty of affection.
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Published on February 8th, 2018
Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. Animals can develop many different symptoms after having a seizure. This is because of the effects on the brain during a seizure. Some animals will become very lethargic and disoriented While others may become more affectionate and more energetic. If the seizures have not been addressed by a veterinarian, I would certainly recommend having a veterinarian examine her so that the most appropriate Diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. If the seizures are becoming more frequent and longer in duration, she likely needs an anti-seizure medication to prevent these from happening. If the seizures are becoming longer in duration or more frequent, brain damage could develop. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please feel free to contact me if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further
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Published on August 17th, 2019
Considering the signs you are describing an immediate check up at your local emergency centre would be needed to see if there is any underlying neurological condition affecting Sadie (or the the other way round, if there is a gastrointestinal problem which have caused the seizures).
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Published on January 19th, 2018
Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. With these symptoms I would recommend having a veterinarian examine her so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I would have her blood tested to see if there are any abnormalities present. If she got into something toxic, these symptoms could be related as well. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.
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Published on July 8th, 2019
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Seizures can occur due to many reasons that go from a toxicity, metabolic diseases, inflammatory diseases and even tumors. I highly recommend that you have her evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible for further assessment and treatment. Diagnostics that will be recommended will include bloodwork and advanced imaging such as an MRI. They would also be able to start her on anti-seizure medications to try to avoid the onset of more seizures. Good luck and have a good day! Hoping for a speedy recovery!
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