Cats and stroke Symptoms and treatment

Stroke is a disease that unites man to the cat: it involves the cerebral hemisphere and its blood supply. It may be transient and of short duration with resolution of symptoms in 24 hours, but may recur resulting in an acute phase. The lack of blood to the brain can create a kind of aphasia of the same, with partial or permanent damage. The consequences are related issues of motor, visual and balance. Unlike human stroke hits the cat in a less severe, but it is essential to observe the behavior of the same, and bring him to the vet for a thorough diagnosis.

 The causes, as anticipated, are attributable to the temporary loss of blood flow in the brain. This is given by occlusion of the arteries, by the presence of a clot with relative embolism, and then by the formation of a thrombosis. You can also develop a hemorrhage with blood pouring directly into the brain. The cat may be predisposed, or the problem may be due to the style of the same food or old age, so the related health conditions. How to recognize a stroke cat stroke When the cat is strange, tired, absent even with your eyes open is important to quickly assess whether these symptoms are not identifiable with stroke. The cat may appear to present but no signs of reaction, then lose balance or turn in a circle. But also be partially or completely paralyzed, with his head bent to one side. Other symptoms may include seizures, loss of vision, lack of response to the call, fainting and unconsciousness. It may also show signs of recovery but walking in an uncoordinated fashion, without a precise balance and not a straight line.

The animal appears very present and very confused. In the case of temporary unconsciousness the cat may show slight signs of recovery, then start to eat food with very soft and pay attention to personal care. In this case it is useful to intervene specially moisturizing with a syringe without a needle but full of water. Administering the liquid every 30 minutes maximum per hour, slightly bowing his head back the cat and inserting the syringe to the side mouth. In the meantime, it will be helpful to consult a veterinarian immediately, then conduct Fufi at the first center available.



The process of recovery of a cat is much faster than the human one, but it is never total. Examinations and care To prevent the arrival of a stroke is well examinations constant, then put in place a preventive step to avoid the worst. Maybe combining a healthy diet, proper and even a mild movement that takes the active animal. In the case of stroke, the veterinarian will perform exams rite, so timing is important. Will be charged neurological tests, maybe an MRI and a CT scan if necessary. The first approach is a therapy-based fluids, oxygen and inflammation, which may continue even in the home environment. If the stroke was mild will result in an almost complete recovery of the animal, perhaps through a simple motor rehabilitation in water. Otherwise it is likely that immobility may require assistance, especially if the cat is old and weak. Important to show their presence, to help the recovery mood.