Kitten acting very strangely

momtokelijoe · New member Joined: 29 Jun 2006 Posts: 2

I have a kitten that is about 10 months old. Lately, he has been acting VERY strange at times. He will be sitting/lying there all nice and calm, then all of a sudden ....... he starts panting hard and fast, racing around, and staring wide-eyed. He'll be like this for about 2 minutes. And then just as quick as it started, this behavior will stop. He started doing this once a day, for about 2 weeks now. I have never seen this type of behavior before in any of my other cats. Any ideas on what this is???? Thanks.

Chezza · Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 8:30 am Post subject:

2 weeks is a long time for him to be doing this and not seeking vet help.. Sad

I suggest take him to the vets ASAP, it may even be a heart problem with the panting...Its obviously bothering him poor thing..Please get medical help for him..

Chezza · Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 8:36 am Post subject:

Just re-reading, does it look like he's playing or does he look stressed with it...Does he look like he's in dis-comfort..
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sunset05 · Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 2:04 pm Post subject:

I would also suggest getting a Vet check since it has gone on for awhile. Is he eating and drinking normally?

It almost sounds like he could be playing but the panting doesn't sound normal.

DeLaUK · Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 2:10 pm Post subject:

Ditto....vet check, the behaviour could be just that....a playful behaviour, could also be a mild seizure activity though. Ive seen pets do similar things that turned out to be seizures. Not saying it is but its definately worth having him checked out.

momtokelijoe · New member Joined: 29 Jun 2006 Posts: 2

Thanks for thoughts/ideas about his behavior. I haven't had him to the vet in a couple of months (since he got neutured and vaccinated). But because he seems to be in no distress, I didn't want to over react. His eating,sleeping, litterbox habits are all fine and normal. But the thought of possible mini seizures had crossed my mind. So I guess that I will make a vet appointment. Thanks.