My cat's front legs tremble in sleep. What should I ask the vet?

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Around 2 months ago, my scottish fold (1yr, male) started trembling in his sleep, localized to his shoulders/front arms area only. It happened a few times the following days and then stopped It has recently returned and happening way too many times and increased in intensity. He is eating/drinking/using the bathroom normally. He's very playful and theres nothing out of the ordinary, he's completely fine. I live in Qatar & veterinary resources are limited. What should i do or ask for at the vet?

C. Rathjens, DVM · Accepted Answer

It can be very hard to find the cause for intermittent tremors, so while it's appropriate to have him checked out, your vet may not be able to find anything. I would recommend a general exam, a neurologic exam, and a general bloodwork panel including urinalysis and thyroid levels to make sure everything looks normal. If all that is normal, and a veterinary neurologist isn't available where you are, your kitty can either just be monitored to make sure it's not getting worse, or you could try an anti-seizure or anti-tremor medication. Those medications definitely can have side effects, so you probably only want to go that route if the episodes seem to be causing lasting harm. I hope that helps a bit. Good luck!

My cat's front legs tremble in sleep. What should I ask the vet?

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