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\nMost Common Forms of Neurological Disorders<\/a>
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It\u2019s really scary when our pets become ill, particularly when they\u2019re not acting like their normal selves. Often, one of the first signs that there\u2019s something wrong with our cat is that they seem quiet, lethargic, or try to hide. These sorts of signs can occur with many different issues, from a fever to something more serious. But what if their personality changes, or they have difficulty walking, or even start having seizures? These can be signs of a neurological problem and need immediate veterinary attention.<\/p>\n

There are several causes of neurological disease in cats: infection, trauma, congenital problems, and cancer, to name a few. Let\u2019s take a closer look at the neurological disorders that affect cats to learn what signs to watch out for, and how these disorders can be treated.<\/p>\n

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Understanding Feline Neurological Disease<\/h2>\n
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As we know, the nervous system is extremely complex and is responsible for controlling every other aspect of biological function, from basic reflexes, movement and coordination, hormones, digestion, breathing, thinking\u2014everything! So, when something goes wrong with this system, the results can be catastrophic.<\/p>\n

Because there are so many different ways that a neurological disorder can present, a thorough history is vital, including what sort of signs you have noticed, how long they\u2019ve been going on, and any other changes that have been seen. The location, type, and duration of clinical signs can give us a huge amount of information.<\/p>\n

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