I adopted a hallucinating cat. Here's what that's like.

Do cats see ghosts?

She found the right human so everything is finally ok. 😊

I have a cat with hyperesthesia. He was a abandoned runt with a cleft palate, at 5 weeks of age. I nursed him to 4 months old, when he was big enough to undergo surgery to repair his cleft palate. He developed hyperesthesia at 1 year old. He has seizures where his nerves misfire, causing pain. He thinks someone is attacking him and runs wildly thru the house. He has been on Gabapentin for many years, which works well to stop these seizures. He is now 14, fat and happy.

Aaaw Lily, I know how you feel, I suffer from schizophrenia. We got this girl.

Lily is right where she’s supposed to be.

My cat also was hallucinating…..after much testing ,trial and error. We found out he was having epileptic seizures. He is now under control , with a very small dose of phenobarbital…amazing how well it works 🤗he has been seizure free for two years ! 🎉

I have never heard of this diagnosis. I can't imagine living with these horrific symptoms!! Thank you for providing a loving home and a happy life for Lily!!

Thank you for adopting Lily and giving her the home she always deserved.

I’m glad she found someone who can understand her unique situation and just adjust to it

I have a depth perception deficiency so totally understand. You described it perfectly. It certainly is an everyday challenge. I'm glad she has you to understand what it means for her.

Blessings to all who rescue and adopt these precious creatures! 🐾🐾💕

I absolutely love that we’re at a point where we can even meet animals where they’re at. I grew up different & almost no one met me where I was at, & it caused me so much self doubt & insecurity, but as fcked as this world is in 2024, things like greater understanding of brain differences, neurodivergence, mental illness, etc., has evolved so much. So that now even animals are being offered that consideration. I also love that conditions that used to mean a recommendation of euthanasia, are now seen as something to treat and work with. I have to focus on these small (in the grand scheme of things) positives, but at the same time, small changes can make a world of difference for the person or animal it effects.

What a sweet baby! Thank you for loving her so well!

I have two special needs cats. One has seizures (controlled with medications) and has severe brain damage after a massive stroke. She shows affection in unique ways and isn't her old self anymore, but we still love her for who she is as well as who she was (her personality completely changed with the stroke). She doesn't purr or make biscuits anymore but she still gives head butts and nose kisses and follows us around everywhere, but growls at us now when she becomes overstimulated to let us know she needs her space. We make sure that her quality of life remains good. We couldn't love her more if she was our own child. Our other special needs cat has hyperesthesia as well as major skin issues and requires haircuts and occasional baths. She's a longhaired Manx who can't groom herself well enough since her skin is so sensitive. She is the most affectionate cat I have ever met though. She has the most frantic biscuits and kisses and purrs so hard she can hardly breathe lol. She's beyond adorable. It's so wonderful to see how each animal is unique, and is special in their own way, whether their needs are special or not. I love this channel; it always makes me smile! 😻

Everyone should show kindness to creatures

Lily is wired differently but still loved. She's a very sweet cat. 🥰🥰❤❤❤❤❤

Owner does a great job of explaining.

Thank you for adopting Lily W.

How sweet to be rescued by someone who loves you just as you are! ♥️🙏🏼

Lily is precious ❤ Thank you for taking her in and understanding her ❤ My Julie nearly died of Toxoplasmosis when she was a tiny kitten after eating one of the adult cats poop. She's not hugely affected by it thankfully. We always say what she lacks in IQ & "normal" catlikeness she makes up for in EQ & affection. We love her very much ❤❤❤