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Danmel

(5,745 posts)
Tue Feb 24, 2026, 09:20 PM 8 hrs ago

My cat Zeke appears to have had a mini stroke

Waiting for test results. I'm beside myself. He is the sweetest boy in the world. Everybody loves him and he loves everybody.
We think he's between 17 and 18 years old. We adopted him 13 years ago and the shelter said he between 3 and 5.
Please send good vibes for my sweet boy.

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My cat Zeke appears to have had a mini stroke (Original Post) Danmel 8 hrs ago OP
Healing vibes in the way to you both SheltieLover 8 hrs ago #1
Sending! 2naSalit 8 hrs ago #2
I am so sorry ... I totally empathize! Greywing 8 hrs ago #3
I'm so sorry to hear that belpejic 8 hrs ago #4
Best vibes for Zeke canetoad 8 hrs ago #5
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 bamagal62 8 hrs ago #6
Hoping for the best for Zeke irisblue 8 hrs ago #7
Sendind sweet zibes to Zeke and you. debm55 8 hrs ago #8
Valiant vibes for Zeke... alittlelark 8 hrs ago #9
Sending healing vibes to Zeke. ❤️ virgdem 8 hrs ago #10
I am so sorry for your anxiety and please let your love for him flow through JMCKUSICK 8 hrs ago #11
So very sorry to hear about Zeke. nocoincidences 8 hrs ago #12
Our Russian Blue, Bright Eyes, had a stroke Metaphorical 8 hrs ago #13
Wishing Zeke the best. Abolishinist 8 hrs ago #14
Wishing the best for Zeke's full recovery. Nanuke 8 hrs ago #15
Hope and strength to Zeke KT2000 8 hrs ago #16
Poor Zeke. I'm so sorry. hamsterjill 8 hrs ago #17
Prayers & healing vibes for Zeke 🙏💕🐈‍⬛️nt Raine 8 hrs ago #18
Holding you all in love and hope. 3catwoman3 8 hrs ago #19
Oh dear Figarosmom 8 hrs ago #20
I'm so sorry. yardwork 8 hrs ago #21
Holding you both in love and light. Healing vibes for best possible outcome. niyad 8 hrs ago #22
I hope Zeke is ok. LoisB 8 hrs ago #23
Hugs and kisses to Zeke orangecrush 8 hrs ago #24
I'm sorry 😔 MustLoveBeagles 7 hrs ago #25
I will do so. OldBaldy1701E 7 hrs ago #26
Sending prayers RWB3 7 hrs ago #27
Sending Love & Prayers Your Way NEOH 7 hrs ago #28
All the best to Zeke. My heart goes out to you both. Fla Dem 7 hrs ago #29
Sending good vibes to you both. MIButterfly 7 hrs ago #30
Be well, Zeke Bayard 7 hrs ago #31
My best thoughts to Zeke...so sorry to hear this...stay strong little one.... peacebuzzard 7 hrs ago #32
Hugs and vibes for your sweet boy LNM 7 hrs ago #33
Best wishes for Zeke's full recovery. area51 7 hrs ago #34
Healing vibes for Zeke... Silver Gaia 7 hrs ago #35
Me and my cat crew send you all our love. Maru Kitteh 7 hrs ago #36
I'm so sorry to hear. I hope he gets better. Ilikepurple 6 hrs ago #37
Sending good healing vibes to your sweet boy. StarryNite 6 hrs ago #38
I'm so sorry. HeartsCanHope 6 hrs ago #39
Prayers for little Zeke !!!!! All Cats go to Cat Heaven. I have to believe this. Trueblue1968 6 hrs ago #40
Sending best wishes Dear_Prudence 6 hrs ago #41

belpejic

(789 posts)
4. I'm so sorry to hear that
Tue Feb 24, 2026, 09:27 PM
8 hrs ago

I had a 17 year old cat who also had a stroke. Hoping that your kitty can recover.

JMCKUSICK

(5,696 posts)
11. I am so sorry for your anxiety and please let your love for him flow through
Tue Feb 24, 2026, 09:39 PM
8 hrs ago

the energy in your touch.

nocoincidences

(2,484 posts)
12. So very sorry to hear about Zeke.
Tue Feb 24, 2026, 09:40 PM
8 hrs ago

Loving healing vibes to him and a strong shoulder for you.

Metaphorical

(2,614 posts)
13. Our Russian Blue, Bright Eyes, had a stroke
Tue Feb 24, 2026, 09:45 PM
8 hrs ago

She was 15, but she also had an autoimmune disease and bowel cancer. She held on for a few months after that, but it was pretty evident that she was fading.

Our other cat, Pumpkin, became very solicitous of her older pet sibling after that, never straying very far, and sleeping next to her to keep her warm. When Bright Eyes became too weak, Pumpkin would keep directing us to Bright Eyes, at which point we knew that it was time to take her to the vet one last time.

Her death hit us, especially my wife, hard, but in many respects it hit Pumpkin hardest. She slept next to BE's bedding for the next week, and she would occasionally cry out in confusion and sadness. In time, we grieved and moved on, but every so often we still slip up or say things that remind us of our tiny smoky gray cat.

Take time to grieve, and be conscious of the other pets in your house. Animals do grieve, I no longer doubt that.

hamsterjill

(17,297 posts)
17. Poor Zeke. I'm so sorry.
Tue Feb 24, 2026, 09:56 PM
8 hrs ago

Sending prayers and vibes to you and Zeke.

(Rescue person here). Many cats recover pretty well from strokes given some time. I have personally had one that did well after some observation and good care. I am hoping the same result for Zeke.

Please keep us posted.

niyad

(131,181 posts)
22. Holding you both in love and light. Healing vibes for best possible outcome.
Tue Feb 24, 2026, 10:04 PM
8 hrs ago

hhhugggggggggs for you both.

OldBaldy1701E

(10,848 posts)
26. I will do so.
Tue Feb 24, 2026, 10:16 PM
7 hrs ago

Our second doggie had one. He lasted another two years after it, though, and did not really have issues after it.

I hope your cat recovers.

NEOH

(280 posts)
28. Sending Love & Prayers Your Way
Tue Feb 24, 2026, 10:22 PM
7 hrs ago

Sending love and prayers your way for Zeke’s recovery! ❤️‍🩹 ❤️‍🩹 😺

MIButterfly

(2,428 posts)
30. Sending good vibes to you both.
Tue Feb 24, 2026, 10:37 PM
7 hrs ago

I hope Zeke fully recovers. I will keep a good thought for your precious Zeke.

peacebuzzard

(5,848 posts)
32. My best thoughts to Zeke...so sorry to hear this...stay strong little one....
Tue Feb 24, 2026, 10:45 PM
7 hrs ago

please let us know how he is doing....
I wouldnt be where I am without my little furry crew...and they send their best to your little one too...

LNM

(1,247 posts)
33. Hugs and vibes for your sweet boy
Tue Feb 24, 2026, 10:47 PM
7 hrs ago

I hope you can hold him close and hear his purr again.

Silver Gaia

(5,334 posts)
35. Healing vibes for Zeke...
Tue Feb 24, 2026, 11:11 PM
7 hrs ago

We have a dog who stroked last August and he is still with us. He doesn't walk without help, but has otherwise recovered. He is 15.

So, here's to hope!

Maru Kitteh

(31,508 posts)
36. Me and my cat crew send you all our love.
Tue Feb 24, 2026, 11:12 PM
7 hrs ago


Please believe me when I say our hearts are with you. I’m all too familiar with the panic and the pain. I know how special they can be.

Ilikepurple

(537 posts)
37. I'm so sorry to hear. I hope he gets better.
Tue Feb 24, 2026, 11:26 PM
6 hrs ago

We had an old dog a few years back who seemingly had a stroke, but it was old dog vestibular disorder and she recovered and only had one bad relapse. The emergency vet thought it was a stroke, but when we went to pick her up the next day changed the diagnosis. I know it can happen to cats too. I’m not wishing either on your cat, but that could be what’s happening?

HeartsCanHope

(1,602 posts)
39. I'm so sorry.
Wed Feb 25, 2026, 12:06 AM
6 hrs ago

Sending healing vibes and Zeke, You and your family will be in my thoughts. Please give Zeke some loves from me.

Trueblue1968

(19,186 posts)
40. Prayers for little Zeke !!!!! All Cats go to Cat Heaven. I have to believe this.
Wed Feb 25, 2026, 12:09 AM
6 hrs ago

My 5 girls are in Cat Heaven.

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