My 6-month-old kitten had a seizure. Why is he still acting strange?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 6 months and 1 day old
My 6 month old kitty had a seizure Thursday it only lasted a minute but it’s been almost a week and he’s still not acting like normal
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Published on November 7th, 2018
Oh dear! Poor Sterling. Seizures are definitely not normal, especially in a kitten this young - this could be caused by a neurologic disease like FIP (feline infectious peritonitis), toxoplasmosis, a liver shunt, or some type of toxicity. I would definitely recommend taking him to the vet, especially since he's still acting abnormal a week later. Your veterinarian can do a full neurologic exam and may also recommend lab work or other testing if needed to help diagnose the problem.
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Published on January 2nd, 2019
This sounds like seizure activity. I strongly suggest you get her to a vet for an exam and some blood testing. I recommend you video tape one of these episodes so you can show the vet as she may not be exhibiting the symptoms during the exam. Seizures in cats are very serious (especially with her being so young) so I don't suggest you wait too long before seeking treatment especially since her seizures may be due to a congenital problem secondary to inbreeding. ( https://www.petcoach.co/article/seizures-in-cats-feline-epilepsy/ ) Hope this helps. Best wishes.
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Published on June 17th, 2017
Hi. If your pet had a seizure, I would get him to your veterinarian or ER as soon as you can. Especially if she has another. With her being young, it could be low glucose, a congenital neurological condition, or other potential neurologic causes. Hope she does well.
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