Twitching and tremors in my cat

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Hi everyone,

I wanted to share my experience and see if anyone else has noticed the symptoms I'm about to describe in a cat, or if you might have any advice or suggestions...

About a month ago, we adopted a two-year-old female cat from a rescue centre. I quickly noticed that when she’s resting (but not actually asleep), she gets these twitches, jolts, spasms (I'm not sure which word fits best) and tremors... I've spoken to different vets about it (the one at the rescue and my own) and both times they've said that the physical exam doesn't show anything unusual... :/ I feel like they aren't taking me seriously, and it’s stressing me out all the more because I’m noticing these symptoms more and more often.

Thanks in advance for your replies.

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    • Versailles3
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    Hi everyone,

    I have an 18-month-old Maine Coon who had a fractured hip. She’s had surgery, but she was having spasms beforehand and now, three weeks after the operation, she’s still getting them. It happens when she’s resting but not in a deep sleep... I’m really worried. I’m trying some CBD to boost her immune system, but she’s still having them for now. My vet told me there are loads of things that can cause a cat to twitch or have spasms; it could be neurological or something else entirely. She doesn’t seem to be in any pain, but it still breaks my heart to see. I’m waiting for her hip to get a bit more stable, which can take up to three months after the op, but if she’s still having spasms after that, I think I’m going to have to look into further options :(

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    I’m having the same issue with my 9-month-old kitten!

    No obvious signs of pain, but there are these uncontrollable random shakes, like vibrating spasms... my vet can't find anything wrong either!...

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    Hi Off, There are various types of tremors—idiopathic, metabolic, or physiological—which can occur in response to certain emotional or physical states, such as the cold or during sleep (the startle reflex). These are involuntary contractions that can sometimes be quite violent (though it sounds like that’s not the case with your cat), and they’re most often noticed just as they’re drifting off to sleep. These twitches can cause a sudden wake-up. They can be triggered by pain, hiccups, or stress, and this clinical sign can be linked to many different conditions. I think the best thing to do would be to get a second opinion from another vet. These sorts of symptoms shouldn't be taken lightly; if it all turns out to be nothing, then that’s great, but you’ll have peace of mind knowing you’ve had it checked out. I’m sure other members will share their own experiences, and hopefully @Pro-Véto might be able to weigh in on your post too...
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