Symptoms of Feline Strokes

Although, feline strokes are rare occurrences, a cat suffering from a stroke will frequently lose its balance and walk in a sluggish manner.  Cats have also been observed miscalculating distance and falling.  Paralysis is another primary clinical sign of a stroke.  A portion of the cat’s facial muscles may be affected, consequently affecting its capability to eat.  Some cats may exhibit facial spasms or spasm in the legs.

Strokes paralyze a cat’s throat muscles; causing difficulty in swallowing, which can lead to choking episodes.  Strokes can affect the cat’s nervous system or abdominal muscles, causing a cat to lose control of urination or elimination of stool.

Activities such as stumbling, moving very slowly, or showing signs of difficulty keeping their balance may be observed in some cats.  Cats will steer away from normal catlike activities, such as running or jumping.