A cat stroke is uncommmon in felines. After a stroke they suffer very commonly from movement problems or head tilt.
Cat CVA or stroke manifests commonly in neurologic deficits.
CVA is a true Emergency
The medically correct name of this health problem is cerebrovascular accident (CVA).
There are two types of CVA:
Conventional treatment methods may prevent further damage, if started as soon as possible after a CVA happened.
Steroids help to decrease swellings within the brain, anti-seizure medication and IV-fluid therapy play an essential role in the event of an emergency like this.
Acupuncture helps to modulate neurologic deficits and stimulates self healing processes, so it is definitely worth a try.
A lot of cats get better over time and stimulating supplemental therapies, such as physiotherapy, massage, acupressure and hydrotherapy, can help to speed up recovery.
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