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Please Help!! Very Scared!! Cat Twitching/Muscle Spasms

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Oliver
Oliver

My husband and I recently traveled out of the country for 10 days-- the longest we have ever been away from Oliver. When we returned home, he seemed to be suffering from his Spring/Fall allergies, although I did notice he ha d lost a lot of weight. When I took him to his doctor, I noticed that he seemed to be having muscle spams. She said that he was probably "nervous" from being in her office and that it would subside when we returned home. They have not.

I liken thee spasms to when we press our thumb into our inner wrist, triggering our fingers constrict in from pressing the muscle. When these spams occur, his face contorts and his hind legs constrict. I have also watched him try to sleep-- which he is unable to do which in turn has made him a little punchy.

The spasms have not stopped and needless to say-- I am VERY worried. When I watch him, I feel helpless as I cannot deduce whether or not he is in pain. I have done so much research on this and have had people speculate that this is feline hyperestesia, yet he does not possess any of the symptoms except the twitching.

Oliver has not had ANY health problems other than the allergies. He is an incredibly happy cat. Any advise is appreciated and helpful.

PS: I also have video if anyone would like to see that.

Five Response(s) to “Please Help!! Very Scared!! Cat Twitching/Muscle Spasms”:

  • Experienced Advisor Rae says:

    April 27th, 2009 at 10:58 PM

    Has he recently had any flea products applied?

    Some flea products can occasionally cause these symptoms.

    Did your veterinarian do any bloodwork?

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  • User says:

    April 28th, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    They gave him a bath a valium yesterday and although he finally slept through the night-- the tremors have returned. Do I bathe him again? The vet is recommending putting him on valium-- will this eliminate or just mask the tremors?

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  • Experienced Advisor Rae says:

    April 28th, 2009 at 04:54 PM

    Have they given him any Methocarbomol (Robaxin)? This is used for relief of some tremors related to toxins.

    They could also do IV fluids.

    The true cause for the tremors is going to determine which treatment will resolve them.

    If something absorbed through the skin, or was ingested it can make a difference with treatment.

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  • User says:

    April 28th, 2009 at 06:30 PM

    He is on 1/4 Diazepam twice a day... when i brought him home last noght-- he was not twitching. He was this morning. the vet gave him a pill at 11:30am and he is still twitching. I gave him a lukewarm bath with a little dish soap. I know it was through his skin as I doused him pretty good with the powder. What else can I do to at least make him comfortable? Is it a waiting game at this point??

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  • Experienced Advisor Rae says:

    April 28th, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    He needs Methocarbomol. The diazepam is not enough. That will stop full seizures but Methocarbomol will relax the muscles and stop the tremors.

    If he doesn't want to give you the pills he should at least give her 1ml IV to make her comfortable.

    The pills would be 1/4 tablet by mouth every 8 hours. Sometimes it is needed up to 5 days. Usually only 3.

    Please try to get this medication it will make your cat so much more comfortable.

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