Anyone have any links on brain damage in kitties?

[candylilacs]

I think my little eight-month old Siamese-mix baby could have something wrong with her. She stares at me a lot, her head wobbles slightly when she does, but she doesn't have seizures or walk strangely. (She also gives this great look of reproach.)

She does play with the other cats and can run around like a nut. She is not dull or listless. She eats well and is a beggar and really wants to be alone in a room with me (and protests loudly at being shut out.) However, she goes through moments of being subdued.

It could just be that she's a funny cat. My husband does not believe she is brain-damaged. Any info is appreciated.

Yes, I know, take her to the vet. I'm going to tomorrow since I finally have money (the last $20 I had I spent on cat food!) and my other kitty needs sulfa drugs.

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[davet]

just for kicks have you checked her ears for mites or infection-might not be but that would be the first place i would look--then checking the eyes etc after that

[candylilacs]

Nope, all looks normal. The only thing different about her is the little head wobble and that she's completely boneless when I pick her up.

She's a good girl, though, just a little odd. Maybe it's the Siamese blood.

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[Traci]

Your description is too vague to form an opinion...only your vet can determine if there might be a problem upon exam and simple tests of eyesight, hearing, balance, response to stimuli, etc.

Agree with Davet, even if you don't see earmites, they could still be present, or an infection could be a problem.

Given her age and that she seems otherwise healthy and normal with normal kitten activities and behavior, it's doubtful of brain damage unless you know of a prior trauma related incident earlier in her development.