My senior cat is falling over and drooling. What's happening?

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My 14 y/o domestic long hair cat has been randomly falling over with occasional drooling. He was lying down on the arm of the couch and just fell off and had drool. Then I had him in my lap petting him and he fell to my side and had drool again. Each time it lasts about 15 seconds and he recovers quickly. He’s completely normal afterwards. No change in activity or appetite. Any idea what could be causing this?

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

This could be something serious like a seizure or a problem with his heart. Next time it happens, try to video the episode on your phone, and then take him into the vet. You can show the vet the video, and the vet can diagnose what is causing this so he can be treated. I hope this helps!

My senior cat is falling over and drooling. What's happening?

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