My cat just collapsed

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Evening everyone,

I’m having a bit of a worry with my 8-year-old cat, Garfield.

This morning, he went into the kitchen to eat, then turned around (his bowl is near the sink) and as he walked past the sink, he just stopped and fell to the floor on his side, his pupils dilated and his whole body completely limp. When I saw that, I rushed over to him, held his head in my hand, rubbed his tummy while talking to him and shaking him gently. No reaction other than some slight spasms. His eyes were open with his pupils still fully dilated (at their maximum I think, I could only see a thin sliver of green in his eyes, the rest was black...). After a good five minutes, he pooped (still lying on his side), then after another five minutes, he sat up. His eyes were still pitch black, then a moment later everything went back to normal. Since this episode, there's been nothing to report – he’s playing, eating, drinking, using his litter tray, asking for cuddles, etc... just like usual. I was absolutely terrified... I thought he was dying and my mobile wasn't within reach, so I couldn't leave him to call the vet. I've done that now, but he’s on holiday... His assistant is swamped, so I wanted to get your opinions or hear any similar stories just to reassure me that I can wait a few days before taking him to see the vet.

Thanks so much.

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    Thanks for the update, bibou! I'm so glad it’s nothing too serious.
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    Evening all, the results from the various tests are finally back. Garfield has epilepsy but he’s doing well. As long as he doesn’t have 4 seizures a month, we don’t need to do anything. I have to stay vigilant but without stressing! Phew, nothing too serious for my boy!!!!!
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    So, any news? My parents had a dog with epilepsy and a heart condition. From the day he was diagnosed and treated, he never had another fit and eventually died of old age.

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    Oh, that’s epilepsy :o I’ve been there; the first time it happened, I honestly thought he was a goner! Don’t worry, he’ll probably have more, (as long as they aren’t major seizures and they don’t start getting closer together, he’ll be fine).

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    Yes, a check-up every year when they get their booster jabs is best – at least then you know if there’s anything wrong with your cat! Both of mine are vaccinated, so their next visit will be for their boosters, providing everything goes okay. That means September for my little girl and October for my little boy. I definitely prefer doing it that way, because I bet you've had the fright of your life! If one of mine had done that, I would have waited until they were a bit more stable and then headed straight to the vet. I wouldn't have even bothered calling first, as they’re obliged to see you once you're actually there! Let us know how it goes once you’ve seen the vet.
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    Yes, every two or three years is far too long to leave it... what's happened is a real wake-up call showing he needs to see a vet urgently. Better sooner than later. Wishing you all the best — I hope he makes a quick recovery and that nothing is too serious.

    Laurence

    http://lolodalisk.blogspot.com/

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    That’s why it’s so important to have a yearly check-up at the vet, even if you live in a flat.

    Having said that, I’d strongly recommend getting your cat vaccinated; just because they live indoors doesn’t mean they won’t try to make a break for it one day, and they’ll be vulnerable if they aren’t protected.

    You could also take the opportunity to get them microchipped, which will help you find them if they ever go missing. :)

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    Thanks for your reply too, ira. As I explained earlier, I’m going to do my best to get to a different vet... Thanks anyway.

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    Thanks sevy, I really did have such a fright!!!! I’m going to try and talk my husband into going to a different vet tomorrow. Dellys, thanks for your reply as well. My cat is an indoor cat, so he only goes to the vet every 2 or 3 years because he’s been doing great up until now... I think I’ll start taking him more often, or at least get a full health check-up... We’ll see, but for now, I’m not leaving my cat’s side—plenty of cuddles on the cards for tonight!!!
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