Cats Nervous System Articles

The brain, spinal cord and all the nerves that communicate between the cat tissues and the brain and spinal cord make up the cat nervous system. A healthy diet and exercise can help keep the cat nervous system functioning properly, but there are several common diseases that are a threat to it. If left untreated, diseases such as feline distemper can damage the cat’s nervous system. Feline distemper involves the central nervous system. While most healthy cats can recover from distemper, many cats that recover are usually left with an impairment of the central nervous system. To learn more about the cat nervous system, nervous system health, diseases of, treatment, and prevention, continue reading to get the facts.

• Treating Cat Seizures With Phenobarbital

  Phenobarbital is the number one choice of anti-convulsants for recurrent and uncontrolled feline seizures (such as in epilepsy). It functions as a muscle...

• Seizures In Cats

  In cats, seizures that can not be related to an underlying cause are much less common than in dogs. So continuing to look for an underlying cause, including parasites (roundworms, toxoplasmosis), viral illnesses such as feline immunodeficiency virus...

• Neurological Disorders in Cats

  There is a condition in cats that is referred to as feline hyperesthesia syndrome. In this condition, a cat's skin "rolls" or twitches over its back, from about the level of the last rib to the base of the tail. During these episodes many cats have dilated eyes.

• Motion, Balance and Vestibular Problems in Cats

  There are several possible problems that could lead to sudden onset of weakness and/or paralysis of the rear limbs. In a young cat the two that are probably most common are trauma, as your vet suspected, and blood clots affecting the rear limbs due to cardiomyopathy.

• Identifying Cat Brain Damage

  Cat brain damage can occur due to lack of oxygen or inadequate blood flow in the brain. The brain damage can be a consequence of a concussion, a cat stroke or a seizure.

• Heat Tolerance

  Questions and answers about heat tolerance and heat stroke in cats.

• Eye Problem - Third eyelid up, Horner’s Syndrome

  Haw's syndrome, bilateral elevation of the third eyelids that is not due to dehydration, is thought to be caused by a problem with the autonomic nervous system. It can occur in conjunction with gastrointestinal disease, especially tapeworms and possibly other GI parasites

• Causes of Seizures in Cats

  Seizures in cats are a common neurological disorder. If a cat has a seizure, prompt medical attention should be sought, as this could be a sign of a more serious disorder.

• Cat Anatomy Fundamentals

  Some knowledge of cat anatomy can help you better care for your cat. Once you have an understanding of basic cat anatomy, you can be better prepared to spot any health problems your cat might display.

• Anticonvulsant Therapies for Cat Seizures

  Pet seizures are fairly uncommon, but cat seizures may still be a concern for pet owners. Even though cat brains aren't especially prone to cat epilepsy, seizures can still occur and result in a cat strike which may be fatal.

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