Worried about Luna: Strange symptom; she's twitching (update #36)

[Kirsten]

Could it be that her skin is itching now it's winter?

Well, to me it seems it's not her skin. It's her entire body. But I really hope it's nothing serious. Same goes for Fister!

Kirsten

[Barbara]

Still hoping it's nothing serious- as long as she's well otherwise.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I sure hope that it's nothing serious. Does she do this when she's sleeping? I've sometimes noticed my cats twitching too. I always thought that it was because they were having a dream. I'm sending positive vibes her way.

[shepgirl]

Could it be reverse sneezing? Not sure if cats get this since I'm not a cat owner.

[Alasse]

My old girl had very similar thing going on, she wouldn't leave me alone and twitching, sadly it ended badly for her, she ended up having high blood pressure which caused a series of strokes, i had her pts.

I pray this is not where your kitty is heading, it may pay to have her checked by a vet

[Kirsten]

Thank your for keeping my girl in your thoughts and prayers.

Not sure, but it doesn't feel like reverse sneezing to me, nor is it the kind of twitching they do in their sleep.

he ended up having high blood pressure which caused a series of strokes, i had her pts.

I'm very sorry!
How did the vet find out about the blood pressure? Is there a way to test this in cats?


BTW, I did not notice her twitching today, I figure it cannot be the B-vitamins kicking in already?

Kirsten

[Scooter's Mom]

Keeping Luna in my thoughts. I know how worried you must be.
Give her a kiss for me!

[Medusa]

Is Luna on any type of medication? My Puddy twitched like that, it was a little tic that she developed while on some meds but when I discontinued them, the twitching stopped. Also, the B vitamins is a great idea and, yes, they do work fast. I also put Puddy on B complex vitamins, injected them right into her bag of fluids when she was on subQ's and the positive change was immediate.

There is a condition called hyperesthesia, a skin condition that can cause twitching but I can't recall too much about it. I looked into it when Puddy was twitching but, as I said, hers was due to medication. Also, if a cat is low on potassium, it can twitch but I hear that Rescue Remedy in the drinking water is good for that.

If Luna continues w/the twitching, you'll have to get some tests done but if the B complex vitamins stopped it, then you may just have found the solution. Let us know how she's doing.