Cat seizure & brain

A widow spider bite in cats, also referred to as latrodectism, is a potentially life-threatening condition resulting from the venom injected by a widow spider.

Cerebellar hypoplasia is a congenital malformation of the cerebellum in cats, which is the part of the brain responsible for balance and coordination. The root cause is due to incomplete development of the cerebellum in the womb.

Atlantoaxial instability (AAI) in cats is a rare condition affecting the first two vertebrae in the neck, known as the atlas and axis bones. These bones are responsible for head movement; instability in the joint between these two bones results in pain and damage to the spinal cord.

Vestibular disease in cats is a syndrome in which the balance system of the brain and middle ear is disrupted, causing incoordination. Symptoms include uncoordinated gait (ataxia), rapid eye movements (nystagmus), loss of balance, and head tilt.

Narcolepsy in cats is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by excessive sleepiness and cataplexy. Cataplexy is sudden collapse with complete loss of muscle tone which may be spontaneous or triggered by emotional stimuli, such as food. 

Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) is a chronic, progressive disease in senior cats characterized by a loss of cognitive performance, also called senility or dementia. Symptoms include disorientation, anxiety, changes to social interaction, changes to the sleep-wake cycle, and urinating or defecating outside of the litter box.

Facial paralysis in cats is a disorder of the cranial nerve that controls the muscles of the face. Possible causes include injury, ear infection, nerve inflammation, and tumors.

Trigeminal neuropathy is a disorder of the cranial nerve that controls the jaw muscles. It is extremely rare in cats. The underlying cause is not yet understood.

Rabies is a rare, but fatal infectious viral disease. If a cat is suspected to be infected with the rabies virus, or has been bitten by a potentially rabid animal, immediate veterinary attention is required.

Epilepsy is a chronic neurologic disorder characterized by repeated seizures happening over weeks, months, or years.

Motion sickness is the feeling of nausea during land, sea, or air travel caused by excessive or unpredictable movement.

Tick paralysis is primarily a disease of Australian cats with only rare occurrences reported in North American

A stroke, or cerebrovascular accident, in cats refers to a disruption of blood flow within the brain, preventing oxygen delivery to the tissue.