Twitching face in older cat?

My cat Dusty is about 13 years old. She's very tiny (About 6 lbs), a petite little thing and part persian or one of those fluffy, long-haired type cats.

I recently took her in from a friend who didn't want her anymore, back in October. Since then I have noticed her face 'twitches' and her head sort of twitches, too (eyes, mouth twitches alot) especially when she's at rest. She is a lap-cat and loves to be right up on ya, and when she's doing her loving thing and then rests near your face, it is really noticeable!!!

I net-searched but couldn't find a thing about a cat with a twitching face.

Has anyone else had a cat (older or younger cat) who had an odd twitch? Is this something like Parkinson's in cats or something? I have 3 other cats her age and they do not have this twitch.

Other than that twitch, Dusty is just fine, very healthy and brighty-eyed, eating well and looks lovely.

Thanks for any experience y'all might have...

Stephanie

My siamese cat is 16 years old and has developed a twitch in her head much like what you sstated. It is only at rest and doesn't seem to bother her. It bothers me because she is usually right on my face. Have you learned anything about it? What causes it? She is very active and seems to be in good health. I would die if something would happen to her.
She is my life.

I would recommend a vet visit //// it sounds like it may be a type of epilepsy

Bijou twitches a bit when he goes to sleep with me. Since he usually has his face close to mine and his paws on my neck or chest I notice the twitching. It doesn't seem to be a problem. I assume it's kind of like when we first start falling asleep when we feel like we are falling and have a twitch (or spasm type reaction).

Originally Posted by darkeyedgirl

Since then I have noticed her face 'twitches' and her head sort of twitches, too (eyes, mouth twitches alot) especially when she's at rest. .....I net-searched but couldn't find a thing about a cat with a twitching face.

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If she's twitching when she's not asleep as well, then it could be an allergy or seizure disorder. Go to Google and type in 'cat seizure twitch' and you will get a lot of information.