Sounds like she may have had a small stroke. My family had a cat, Heidi, that was about the same age. She began to have small episodes like that one and it eventually led to a massive stroke. It left her paralyzed on one side and her pupil on that side was nonfunctional. Other than inpatient care for the duration of her remaining life, her vet said there was nothing he could do. Still hurts to this day. I hope Rush takes Punkin to see a feline neurologist ASAP to assess any damage done. I will be sending them prayers for health, happiness and healing.
The cat is 16 years old what does one expect they do not live for ever.
One of our kitties — our most docile one — freaked me out a couple of times. He shrieked, lost control of his bladder, zoomed around aimlessly, bumped into walls, had dilated eyes, and was foaming at the mouth. The doctor said they’re convulsions that are classic signs of epilepsy, and that we need to keep an eye on him. If/when it happens again, phenobarbitol can be given daily to keep it in check.
Punkin is a beautiful cat!
I’ve got a 20 something year old cat, did mostly the same thing, fell off the bed, wouldn’t stand, started crying, thought she’d had a stroke. Rushed her to the vet...
Turns out she had a bad ear infection that hadn’t shown up in any way before this.
She’s the PuffnStuff, and she’s still going strong.