Pet Owners: Cat Seizures??

[Raging Epistaxis]

it seems that Shark's in no danger of hurting herself because cats don't swallow their own tounges...

Yup. Neither do dogs usually. My understanding is that it's not a huge risk in people either, but hey, IANAMD. (I Am Not A MD.) A good rule of thumb is to stay the heck away from the mouth of a siezuring animal, lest you lose your thumb. Especially big dogs...

the only way that the seizure could actually harm her is if she were to seize near something pointy.

Ohh, that reminds me of a case I read about online a while back. The original story (on a veterinary site) had radiographs and a few more vivid pictures, but this will give you the idea. (Not for the squeamish, but way cool - the cat lived)

Seriously though, external trauma is a concern with cats - especially if they fall from a height when seizing. With more severe and/or prolonged seizures there is some concern about thromboembolism (stroke) and other problems, but milder seizures are generally harder on those watching than the one actually seizing.

Glad to hear she's doing so well.

R E, DVM