Hypertensive Seizures in Cats

Hypertension is a medical term for high blood pressure. According to petmd.com, untreated hypertension in cats can affect organs as well as the nervous system, which can cause seizures.

  1. Facts

    • As in humans, hypertension occurs in cats when blood pressure in the arteries is consistently high. High blood pressure can be genetic or attributed to other health issues, reports petmd.com.

    Symptoms

    • According to petmd.com, seizures are one of the symptoms of hypertension in cats. Other symptoms of hypertension include bloody nose, thyroid problems, eye changes, heart murmurs, weakness, kidney changes, and disorientation.

    Statistics

    • Check your cat's blood pressure regularly, especially if he exhibits any hypertensive symptoms. Petmd.com states that your veterinarian will treat your cat for high blood pressure if his reading is between 160/119 and 179/100.

    Prevention/Solution

    • Your veterinarian will likely prescribe a beta blocker to help lower your cat's blood pressure. In turn, the occurrence of hypertensive seizures is also reduced. If your cat has high blood pressure, reduce the sodium in her diet as well.

    Warning

    • Seek emergency attention if your cat's blood pressure reading is 180/120 and above. Immediate treatment will reduce the risk of seizures.