For older cats, giving them a few drops of honey or maple syrup, every six hours, can help calm their shakes. Placing some honey or sweet syrup directly on their gums can help the sugar get into their bloodstream more quickly. If you notice your cat is still shaking and not eating properly, then it might be time to call your vet.
Your vet will most likely perform a blood test, which can provide answers. Just like in humans, cats can get scared and shake! Cats can even develop phobias, which can lead to them developing anxiety. The most common phobias, for cats, are fireworks and thunderstorms. It is not uncommon to find your cat shakingin these situations since both of these events produce excessive noise, which is amplified by their extreme sensitivity to vibrations and powerful hearing.
Aside from the shaking, other signs to look for in an anxious or fearful cat can be hiding or having diarrhea. If you believe your cat is extremely anxious, it would be best to consult with your local vet to seek out proper treatment or medication for your feline friend. Anything over Both can make your cat shake. Hyperthermia is an elevation in body temperature, can occur when a cat is exposed to environments with high temperatures.
A common example of this is leaving a cat in a hot car. Fevers are an indication of high body temperature in a cat as well. Severe hypoglycemia can be fatal. Of course, a shivering cat may be cold. If your cat was outside, especially if there was wet heavy snow or hard rain, she may be chilled.
She could have hypothermia or a low body temperature. Normal body temperature for cats is The same effect can result after bathing your cat, but usually to a lesser degree. The first thing to do is dry your cat, using warm towels or a blow dryer on the low setting. Most cats will tolerate a blow dryer, but some will do everything they can to get away from it.
Be careful with the heat. Once the cat is dry, the shivering should stop. A high temperature or fever can cause shivering too. Any temperature reading much over Fevers commonly accompany infection of some sort, whether viral or bacterial. A fever is a reason to contact your veterinarian. For a young kitten, warm the kitten by holding her next to your body or wrap her in a warm towel.
Once the kitten has warmed up a bit, feed her warm formula. That should help restore her body temperature and provide her some calories. Heatstroke is not seen as often in cats as dogs, possibly because most cats are indoors during the hottest parts of the day. However, it is still possible, so take caution on hot days. Other signs to watch out for are panting, dribbling, pacing, rapid breathing, tremors, or loss of consciousness.
You will need to call your veterinarian as soon as possible if you think your cat has heatstroke. Placing cooled, damp towels over or under your cat can reduce their temperature or make them feel more comfortable until you have seen your veterinarian. Cats that are shaking because they are frightened or nervous can look similar to those that are painful. Unless they have obvious signs of pain, such as limping or a wound, it could be difficult to determine which they have. Anxiety or pain can cause your cat to have involuntary, full-body tremors.
Usually, they are random, and your cat might just tremble for a short time, stop, then tremble again. You may have noticed other symptoms such as poor appetite, reduced play, excessive or lack of grooming. An anxious or painful cat will often hide, and they may hiss or spit if you approach them. Any of these signs seen in your cat indicate that you should seek veterinary advice. If your cat is in pain, your veterinarian will help to locate the cause and prescribe pain relief if needed.
If anxiety is causing your cats shaking, you may need to make some changes at home to create a more stress-free environment. Your veterinarian can advise you. Your cat could be shaking because they have an illness that is making them feel unwell. Some ailments that cause cats to shake are:. Low blood sugar Infections Toxins Tumors Skin issues Side effects of medication Low blood sugar Healthy cats can control their blood sugar, so it is not too high or too low. Some cats, such as those with diabetes or kittens, are at greater risk of having low blood sugar, called hypoglycemia.
A cat that has been not eating or vomiting can also suffer from low blood sugar. One of the signs of hypoglycemia in your cat is twitching or tremors. They can also be lethargic, anxious, or weak, and if left untreated, hypoglycemia can cause seizures and be fatal. If you think your cat has low blood sugar and is awake, you can feed them a small amount of food or a glucose solution.
If your cat is having a seizure or is unconscious, they will need to see a veterinarian as soon as possible, as this is an emergency. Infections can cause your cat to shake or tremble all over. This is likely if your cat has a fever, pain, or nausea. Poorly cats may feel anxious too, which could make them tremor. Sometimes your cat will only shake the area where there is an infection because of pain or discomfort. Common sites for infections in cats are the ears, paws, mouth, eyes, and nose.
Cats with cat flu can shake their head in an attempt to clear mucus from their nose. You may notice other symptoms such as a strong smell in the infected area, poor appetite, or lethargy.
If your cat seems unwell, you should take them to see a veterinarian as infections that are left untreated can cause complications and are sometimes fatal. Toxins that cause your cat to shake or twitch are called neurotoxins. Cats that go outdoors are at a greater risk of accessing toxins such as slug pellets, moldy food, rodenticides, and lead.
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