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how do you know if your cat had a stroke she is 16 and was fine 3 days ago now she roams around lost she is eating little amounts but just seems lost

Submitted: 25 days and 6 hours ago.
Category: Cat
Value: $15
Status: CLOSED
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Pet's Gender: Female
Pet's Age: >12
Type of Animal: Domestic

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nothing it just happened 3 days ago

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Typically cats do not have strokes but you can read about vascular accidents in the brain here

http://www.vetinfo.com/symptoms-cat-stroke.html

If your cat has a head tilt, her eyes look odd, if she walks like she is dizzy or is vomiting then this might be an inner ear issue called vestibular disease. You can read about this here

http://www.cathealth.com/vestibular.htm

This might also be a sign of a thyroid issue which you can read about here

http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/clientED/hyperthyroidism.aspx

or may even be a sign of pain.

I'd plan on your vet checking your senior pet out for health issues to see what can be done to make her more comfortable.

Hope this helps you!

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Expert: NancyH
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Answered: 10/28/2009

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30+ years cat owner, rescue, breeding, study of behavior & health care

25 days and 5 hours ago.

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She doesn't seem to be in any pain she jumps on the bed off the bed, she seems fine expect she seems lost not sure what this is I am taking her to the vet later today I called in sick to work but I am just really worried

Posted by NancyH 25 days and 5 hours ago.

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She is a senior girl so the vet check up is your best option.

Hopefully they will find something treatable. So many health issues can show up at this age from thyroid to diabetes and more.

Some blood work and a physical may give you the best insight on what the problem is.

Its good you are alert to behavior changes as that is a plus when dealing with a senior pet.

Thanks for the above accept!

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