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My senior cat has kidney disease. Could this cause her seizures?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 17 years and 2 months old | 10 lbs

My cat has kidney disease and he has seizure can cats have seizure when they have kidney problems Oscar is 17 years old

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 21st, 2018

Hello, sorry to hear about Oscar. When cats have severe kidney disease they may develop something called uremic encephalopathy. This can cause seizures. However, given your cats age, other causes should be explored as well. Please have Oscar seen by his veterinarian if he continues to have seizures. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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