My cat falls, circles frantically, and bites his back. What's up?

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Given the simultaneous eye issues and sneezing, Kingsley most likely has a viral infection. The most common virus to cause these symptoms is Feline Herpes Virus. Herpes can cause inflammation of nerves which could tie to the biting behavior. I would recommend having him seen by a veterinarian to assess how severe his symptoms are and which treatment(s) are best for Kingsley. The sooner he is seen the better as Herpes can lead to severe damage to the eyes either directly related to the virus or as a result of him rubbing his eyes from irritation. It is not common, but it can happen and be irreparable. If it is Herpes it will need to run its course, but if warranted, there are medications that can help reduce how severe the symptoms are. Hope this helps!

He could have pain in his tail from a skin wound or fracture that is causing him to traumatize his tail. He might also have feline hyperesthesia syndrome, a likely neurologic disease that can result in self trauma. I’d recommend having your vet examine him to see if there is any evidence of other diseases and to discuss starting medication if needed.

Andre May be having mild seizures. If the episodes occur more than once or twice a month, it would be best to schedule an appointment with your vet for an exam and screening bloodwork for Andre to possibly be started on anti-seizure meds. Definitely bring a video of one of the episodes to help your vet accurately diagnose the episodes. Bloodwork would let your vet know if there are underlying liver/kidney issues that may be causing the seizures and would provide a baseline for tracking the effects of possible seizure meds (some seizure meds can cause long term damage to the liver). If Andre is excessively aggressive, an injectable sedative combination such as midazolam/torbugessic that is generally safe in seizure patients may be used by your vet prior to examining him and taking blood. Good luck!

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The signs you describe can be caused by an irregularity in the spine - this may cause the bones to compress the actual spinal cord, damaging the nerves that are responsible for controlling the back legs and tail. A veterinary neurologist would be able to further diagnose the condition and propose a treatment plan, your original vet may be able to recommend one. I would be happy to take a look at x-rays or bloodwork and answer any questions you may have about them!

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor guy! Your pictures are adorable! Even though he is an indoor cat, fleas can still get inside. Your description makes me think he is very itchy and cats can act crazy when they are itchy. I would take a fine tooth comb and comb him on his back by his tail. Then wipe the comb on a white wet paper towel. If you see black squiggly flecks that dissolve with water to bloody streaks that is flea poop. Obviously if you see adult fleas you have an answer. Check his skin for scabs. Another possibility is full anal glands. Those would need to be checked by a Vet. If he is eating and otherwise fine have him checked about the holiday. Good luck!

Without a physical exam it's not possible to determine what has caused Kissi’s condition, however, it is important that Kissi see a veterinarian right away. He sounds like he is in a lot of pain, and there are various reasons that may have lead to this, including a cat bite abscess, damage to his spinal cord from the fight, or muscle injury. Cat bites can be very difficult to see, but can lead to very serious infections. Another very serious concern in the case of an animal bite is the possibility of rabies infection, which is transmitted from the saliva of infected mammals, can be passed on to humans, and is fatal. Please take Kissi to a veterinarian immediately, as he needs treatment.

Poor Icky!! He sounds pretty sick and I suggest you get him to your vet as soon as possible. I would be concerned about the seizure activity. It could be caused by something affecting the brain, causing the tingling and itching, but really being a partial seizure. Maybe he sustained some trauma while out? It could also be what's called hyperesthesia syndrome. This is also a type of seizure activity but is more a strong sensitivity over the lower back that results in what you describe. Cats have very strong neurologic sensation in their mid to lower back. If your cat simply has fleas or some other allergic reaction causing intense itching in that area, the act of scratching the area can elicit the neurologic response of urinating and over reaction that you describe. Check your cat closely for fleas. Really, though I suspect something serious is going on here and he needs to be seen by a vet.