Cat Seizure

Malcolm is a rescue cat who was hit by a car as a kitten and started having seizures when he was about 1 year old. At first they were long and frequent, but twice/day heavy doses of phenobarbital and levetiracetam have reduced the seizures to about once/month. We had an MRI done and it appears that part of his brain never grew properly as a result of the damage that occurred when he was a kitten. Malcolm visits a cat neurologist every six months for regular checkups and the bottom line is there’s not much we can do except make sure he gets his medicine, ensure he’s in a reasonably safe area when the seizures occur and stay out of the way. Luckily he recovers in a few minutes and is back to normal quickly. It’s now been five years since he started having once/month seizures and he’s still alive and thriving, so we hope that he has a long life ahead of him. This video was recorded to provide information for Malcolm's doctor and for other cat owners in similar situations looking for advice and reassurance. Every cat is different so be sure to follow the specific advice and recommendations of your veterinarian.