Glad your taking him to the vet. But not sure if they will be much assistance unless he has a seizure at the office, unfortunately...
They may or may not run some tests.

Typically with strokes/seizures you treat an animal just like you would treat a human. Just as bad, hopefully the vet has more information for you.
I don't believe the vet will recommend putting your cat down. I do believe the vet may recommend some medicine if the cat has a seizure in the office... otherwise they may not.
Might have to go to a specialist. But even then... would have to happen in the office...

Something else you could do.. If you got the cat from a breeder. I suggest calling them up and asking a couple questions. Nicely though, don't be rude they might not know about it.(especially if they're a registered, and respected breeder)
At the very least they will let the other people who got kittens from that litter know this is occurring.
Unfortunately if you got this cat elsewhere I highly doubt they'll do anything about it.

This post was edited by UnEvilManiac on May 5 2014 09:18am

it's not messed up at all. everyone has a budget to manage.
Personally I don't like "walk in clinics" or things like that. They're usually the cheapest though... While the vets that have their own practice in my experience are more thoughtful on how they talk to you. And diagnose properly without assumptions.
I suggest going to the vet and finding out what they say. What I was told when my 9year old dog started to have seizures is... There isn't much that a standard "vet" can do or even a specialist if the seizure doesn't happen when in the office.
But then again my 9year old dog was a 80lb mix breed. Unfortunately big dogs don't live as long as cats...
Much like with humans, if it is indeed a seizure... Hard to run "tests" and find the "problem" without being able to experience it first hand.
As pet owners it's hard to come to terms with it. Unfortunately sickness happens and sometimes pets just can't be saved.
But not being a vet, only someone who works with animals on a daily biases I cannot give you a diagnosis or really anything other than.
I'm sorry for your cat, and you.


Humane Society huh? interesting I'm surprised they'll charge you for that if it's having seizures.... Some... as wrong as it sounds. Will do exchanges... : /
But without knowing the history of the cat it's hard to get a diagnosis
Maybe it's also because you had it for several months. Idk.

It's unfortunate but if your cats quality of life is affected by this. It may be the best for the animal to... I don't even want to type it.
This might be something the vet asks.
"is he still eating/drinking, going to the bathroom, acting like a normal cat, is he still a playful teenager". Things like that to determine his quality of life.

Typing on a phone so, but I just wanted to wish you and him luck. I appreciate responsible pet owners.

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As long as her quality of life isn't effected, I wouldn't suggest putting her down. I would suggest getting a "cat safe bed"(they sell them at pet stores) And have her sleep in there during the night. That way you can at least stop the seizures during sleeping time when your not around and she can't fall.
I imagine she won't like being "confined" but theres a spray that helps calm cats down. I don't remember the name of it at the moment. But I use it when I must transport my cats. It releases a pheromone that helps calm them.

Cats are very smart, it's a common misinterpretation.. people have of cats that their aloof-ness means they aren't smart. Cats are just as smart as dogs, just have to find what they like to "work" for.
My 11 year old cat knows sit/stay/come/walk behind me/on my shoulders/lick/meow, and several other commands. So cats can be trained.

When the dog I grew up with passed away from old age I told myself I didn't like animals. I refused to even pet my friends animals. Went on for about 7 years.
Then I realized something. Animals don't leave behind Wills, houses, money... Things like that. They leave behind open places in hearts, and empty laps. They leave behind toys, and a warm bed. That's all they have to offer. So to honor the dog I grew up with I got another dog from a rescue. I now have many animals, and a career with animals.
So don't let your cat ruin you for other animals. It's not what they would want.