So, after Svetlana's passing, I wasn't planning on recording anything for a little while but then this happened last night. When it rains it pours... If you are here sometime in the future because your cat is having a seizure, please read the description of the video as well as this comment. Charlie is doing fine now. He had another seizure not too long ago, so we increased his medication dose. Apparently, that didn't work :(. He's currently on Keppra (levetiracetam) and Phenobarbital so we will have to try to either increase dosage or try something else. I will update this pinned comment to answer any common questions or concerns. #1: To pre-empt one question, I know will be asked a dozen times. No, he hasn't been on CBD oil in recent times. He has been in the past and it was ineffective. He is on it currently but it's more just a hope that it could be helping. We have never seen results from CBD. In any animal for any condition honestly. I'm not saying CBD oil is ineffective, but I am saying the marketing hype behind CBD oil is quite powerful. So, I think people should manage their expectations when it comes to CBD oil. #2: "You shouldn't put your hand near his mouth". I actually hate that this advice is given out by some vets because it tells the human that they aren't responsible if their cat harms itself. The reality is unless you KNOW your cat will bite, you should at least try to do what you can to prevent them from harming themselves. In my case I surround him with my legs as a barrier in case he starts moving away and I lay my hand under his head to prevent him from hitting his head on the ground. ALSO note my hand technique. I'm not lifting his head off the ground. I'm following his head with my hand. This allows me to make sure he doesn't hit his head and it puts my hand in a good position in the event that Charlie starts to turn and I'm in danger of a bite. #3: At the end of the seizure, you can hear me getting upset, I was concerned for a moment that he was having trouble breathing. I turned his head a little bit to make sure he wasn't pressing his nose against the ground and impeding his breathing. #4: When I talk to Charlie, I'm not doing it with any expectation that it will help. I'm mostly just upset. People have said talking could excite them further, However I've never seen any evidence that shows how speaking could make it worse. Having said that I think it's best to err on the side of caution and if you speak, do so calmy. #5: There have been a lot of calls to euthanize Charlie, I mute those people anytime I see them. To those people, would you tell a human they shouldn't live because they have seizures? If he was having them constantly every day we would. But right now, he tends to go months without them then he has a big flare up of 2-4 in a short period. I would never euthanize a cat in that circumstance. #6: I apologize to everyone who is being respectful in the comments. I won't be replying much beyond what I've currently done. I didn't realize this video would go so viral and get flooded with people being a disappointment to the human race. I'd rather sift through all of that. I will however continue to update this post. Thank you to moderators who have been helping
@@CryBlueofZ it’s strange to watch. My biggest fear is him having one when we aren’t around or falls off a cat tree. Somehow that’s never happened thankfully.
Toothless has petit mal seizures sometimes...i have never been there for them. She often has them at night...but I can tell when she has one because she is lethargic and confused and won't eat for a few hours...and her CH seems more exaggerated....but it is super scary none the less....im glad you are telling people the right way to assist in something like this..but they don't tell you how to assist your emotional state...that"s the hard part. It comes in threes so they say....hang in there...!
So concerned that he made a video on that to earn money and views on the net. A real concerned dad would have thrown the phone away since the beginning.
@@pnut3844able I find the "not knowing" part the worst. It's really something we should know. What a seizure - a real seizure - looks like? What to do? How to act? It's important. First time I had a panic attack I legit thought I'm either dying, or suddenly developed supernatural powers and someone I care for is dying. No, it was just a PA. Ever since then not a single one was nearly as terryfying, sometimes I don't even register them. "Oh, I'm nervous for no reason, it's a PA kicking in, who cares".
@@TheWinjini love how laid back your attitude is about it. even though i know when im having a PA i still freak out. im gonna try to have that outlook about it instead of thinking my heart’s gonna beat out my chest lol
Ive seen two people have seizures in my life. One time i was working in a kitchen and our dishwasher was massively addicted to xanax and had ran out and didnt tell anyone, apparently that makes you have seizures. He fell backwards and somehow didnt hit his head. He ended up being fine but getting taken out by ambulance. The second time I was paying for my stuff at Walgreens and the sliding doors opened up and i heard the loudest smack and crack sound ive ever heard in my life, I look over and the guy was walking in and fell face first onto the concrete and broke his nose and busted a bunch of his teeth out. I rushed over and asked the person with him what we are supposed to do. He had rolled over onto his back, me and that guy rolled him over onto his stomach so the blood could run out of his mouth. His muscles were legit hard as rocks, Ive never felt anything like it. When we rolled him over he stayed completely stiff, like a board. Ill never forget that. It was Christmas eve like 6-8 years ago.
My brother has a really bad siezure disorder that's made him unconscious in the past. I recall him getting carried off in ambulance a number of times because he wouldn't wake up, no matter what my mother did. I remember her sobbing over his seemingly lifeless body as she tried to tickle his feet to get him to wake up. This was back in the 80s and 90s. He has to take 5 medications daily to stay alive. He's also severely mentally handicapped. I don't recall ever seeing him actively have a seizure. Just the aftermath. Watching Charlie have such a severe seizure made me tear up. The poor cat was probably terrified. I'm glad you're such a great cat dad. You remained calm and comforted him till it was over. This is an excellent video for cat owners and vets. It offers a bird's eye view of what a cat seizure looks like and the best way to approach the situation.
@@dalemurman I appreciate that. It's been decades since his last seizure, though he still suffers daily. He lives in a group home, so I only see him during the holidays.
@@MidnightSonnetwe have kinda similar experience, my younger brother also suffers from epileptic seizures, last one I witnessed was day before my birthday in april, I turned over his stiff body and applied medication, he is also severly handicaped, and lives at institution, but my mom takes him home for every weekend.
The fact that your other kitty saw how scared the poor thing was and gave him licks to show that it was all gonna be okay, is what really brought tears to my eyes.
As a cat dad of 3, I am so proud to see how you handled that: without freaking out and overreacting. Your cat is in precious hands and in the most loving home ever. May you and Charlie have many more loving years.
@@laloski3964 Humans didn't even understand seizures until very recently. If say cats understand what exactly is happening then you're delusional or trolling.
@@rixyz7013 everyone has different experiences with their seizures. There's some commonalities, but like a twisted snowflake from hell, they're all special and different. My cousin and I, for example. He gets full blown seizures. He blacks out, shakes severely, often times he vomits, and he can't remember stuff afterwards. Sometimes he forgets parts of his past and things he's learned, so he and his mom keep journals so he can help remember things afterwards. My seizures are petitmal. I don't shake, I basically just stare off and get lost. It's not unlike when you get lost in thought, except you can usually pull yourself out, I can't, and you don't usually fall down and drool on yourself, I do. I start off looking like I'm staring at something and then it happens. It's usual when I'm deep in thought, reading, or I'm really stressed. I get full blown nightmares, after a period of darkness, right when I'm about to come out of it. When I wake up I don't know where I am and I'm usually frightened, cold, and rather hungry. Sometimes I throw up, but not always. It feels like when you ride a Rollercoaster and it's reached the peak and just started plummeting, that's what it feels like for me, except there's no bottom in sight and I just keep plummeting. Usually something "catches" me and pulls me to a stop before I come out of it, but sometimes I get ripped out and it's like hitting a body of water from too high a height. That's when I throw up. My body usual hurts really bad, too, because I go rigid and all my muscles get really tight for the entirety. My cousin aches for a similar yet opposite reason. His muscles are spasming, like a leg cramp, so it hurts like hell. I hope that helps you see a little more into what it's like to have a seizure. Like I said, we all feel different, but similar things so it's hard to say "this is what is like", but you can get an idea. ✌️😺🖖
As someone who studied to be a vet assistant, these types of videos are really important. You don't fully understand what a seizure looks like until you see it for yourself and it doesn't happen quite often at a vet, mostly at home. So thank you for continuing to educate me and other students.
Thank you for taking care of him and giving him the love he deserves. I got less than a second in before I had to pause and skip through until the seizure was over. That's heartwrenching.
Epileptic seizures are like having a brain with faulty wiring that can at random or by certain triggers cross each other and literally overload the brain. Had a classmate back in high school who had a severe case of it, and his attacks were primarily triggered by excitement. My first time seeing his seizure was a terrifying experience. We are talking about the same thing the cat went through, plus foaming and frothing at the mount. Loss of bowl control was also included in some cases. Medicine works to a degree.
Right? The way he seemed embarrassed and spooked, but knew he'd also get the comfort and care he needed from his owners is the most adorable and heart-warming thing I've seen in a long time.
you really never ever feel as helpless as you do watching a loved one have a seizure, it's an absolutely harrowing experience. This guy did a great job reacting.
Yea, my dad had suddenly a seizure when we were renovating my old room. He passed out and couldn't breath, I've never yelled so loud for my mom, in my life again. She forced open his mouth and he started to breath.
Dude my girlfriend had a seizure a month ago that caused her to completely die for several seconds. Scariest thing was realizing that she was having a seizure when she started flailing her limbs and she was struggling to breathe. Apparently death was nothing but a black abyss of infinite pressure to your nonexistant physical form
@@TheRealDrazar my dad had a very high fever. at some point he couldnt stand up, so we called 911. when paramedics came, he had a seizure. he's all well now. still scary.
@@chrisfaub4071it's not advertising. It's called raising awareness. Same reason my mom took a video of one of my first seizures. Believe it or not, not everyone in the world is a horrible person like you'd like to believe.
calm enough to look for a camera and setting it up while cat is having seizure the guy could as well record himself crying with the cat having seizure in the background
@@ninpo-2103you SHOULD record 0:01 your cat having an episode of any sort, that way you can show the vet and they can confirm exactly what happened, the severity, and how to continue with treatment. You shouldn't necessarily post it, but this guy's wife is a vet and he is posting so other people know what to do if their cat experiences this. It's important for the vet to confirm because several conditions look similar but aren't the same, such as a heart attack or seizure. Also what do you mean "look for a camera and set up?" It looks like the guy pulled his phone out of his pocket and is just holding it to document the event. No set up or searching needed, just reached into his pocket.
As someone who has seizures, I can’t imagine how scary it is for him! It’s hard enough being able to comprehend what is happening as a person, but the way you comfort him is so heartwarming
@@buster5661 regardless of attention and clout its still valid, and a wonderful example of being a cat parent. Seizures are terrifying, you can never truly know when they are going to happen. You lose all ability to function and rely on help from other people, sometimes complete strangers. Regardless of his reasons for sharing this it is still a wonderful sight to see a cat owner stick with their fur baby and not just dump them for reasons beyond their control
I'm in the military and one of my buddies had a seizure on our ship randomly out of nowhere while we were hanging out in the armory. Scared the fuck out of me, we called away a medical emergency and had our med team come in and do a diagnosis while he was convulsing on the floor and my friend kept him on his side. It was a sobering moment, to know that he had no prior history of seizures and still had one anyways. I think about that during my commutes a lot, that I could just have a seizure while driving and crash and there'd be nothing I could do about it.
@@heavenlydusk Ive never had many grand mal seizures, mostly petit mal, which are like blanks in consciousness and feel like waking up from sleep after not dreaming. It starts with feeling intense deja vu, and then coming back feeling confused. They only last a few seconds but can happen quite often over 24 hours. For my (thankfully few and far between) grand mal seizures, sometimes i feel static in all my limbs, but thankfully in most cases im unconscious. the issue is injury during the seizure, so I have to be careful about being alone. Im still waiting for a seizure alert dog.
@@peterhoffmann2231 when you're going through it you hardly feel it, it's like the world shuts down for a few seconds to a few minutes. The hardest part is after effects. Sometimes you can loose control of your bodily functions like your bladder and your nervous system is thrown so out of wack that your temperature can spike and you can suffer minor after tremors for hours. At it's worst you can even have temporary or permanent memory loss.
@John nope I'm the only member of my family to have it. It was the result of brain damage I suffered at birth due to a difficult delivery that led to a C-section.
@John I've lived this way for 46 years and it has become part of my daily life, lucky for me I've been in a period of dormancy for my epilepsy for about 5 years so I'm doing ok. But, Thanks.
This video was recommended to me about 5 months ago when my then 15-year-old cat was perfectly happy and healthy. I remember feeling so sorry for the cat in the video and praying that I would never be in the unfortunate position of having to watch my cat have a terrible seizure. Little did I know that things were about to take a turn for the worse. Just 2 weeks after watching the video, I woke up to my cat having a seizure right next to me and ramming his thick claws into my cheek. There was blood everywhere, but I didn't care, I just tried to comfort my cat, just like in the video, and my cat seemed to get better over the next few weeks. No seizures or anything, even my vet was puzzled. But 3 months ago my cat had seizures again, 4 times in just one day. I rushed to the emergency vet, had to pay a fortune because it was late at night. My vet and I decided it would be best to keep him in the hospital for 2 days for a full check-up. He came back after those long two days but it was clear that he had an inoperable tumour in his brain and he was living on borrowed time for longer than we all expected. I still had hope that we would have at least a little while longer together as he now had medication for his seizures, but sadly he passed away just a few hours after I took him home. He meowed softly as if to call out to me and when I was right next to him and started to pet him, he just stretched out three times and died in my arms. He was the best friend and the only pet I'll ever have. If anyone is reading this, please cherish the time you have with your pets and loved ones, you never know if it's the last time you'll see them.
Çok üzgünüm.. başınız sağolsun. Benim de üç tane kedim var, onların mutlu olması için elimden gelen her şeyi yaparım. Kediniz şimdi çok daha güzel bir yerde emin olun, onu yaratanın yanında. ❤🥺
I am so, so, so sorry for your incredibly tragic loss. just reading your comment got my heart pumping and i nearly cried. He is in a much better place now so please dont worry. I really hope you can deal with the sadness and trauma of the inevitable and find peace.
Oh poor Charlie, this makes me so sad. You're staying so strong for your family with everything that's going on and you're amazing for that. We're all supporting you
Thank you. I’m hanging in there but it’s been incredibly difficult. Then Charlie starts having seizures on top of it. The universe could give us a break maybe.
Sorry that Charlie had a seizure. I've been praying for you and your family and furbabies, but now I will add an extra plea concerning Charlie's seizures. When I had my first chihuahua, she occasionally had seizures after receiving heartworm treatment (this was in the early 1970's) and the vet instructed us to do pretty much what you did in this video. Hugs for Charlie. You guys are having a hard run for now, but I pray that things will be better in the coming year.
I'm so glad that charlie is in a household where people are responsible, informed, and take good care of him. I hope he will live a relatively comfortable and happy life even with his condition and that he will keep receiving the care he needs as a pet that experiences seizures ♡
This is a really tough situation because we’ve tried multiple meds and doses. It seems like he will always just have seizures. They seem to be getting worse too. A good example is the “aftershock “ period in this video. That didn’t happen in the past but it started happening with his last few. Hopefully we can figure something out and give him some relief.
@@BlindCatSvetlana oh my, I am so sad to hear. I really hope that it will get better soon, poor Charlie does not deserve this. He really is strong. Yeah, I think he deserves some relief from all that..
@@DiscipleofPain I forgot what it stands for but it's a non-psychoactive hemp product for both (some) pets and people, little Charlie seems like he's already tried it though.
I've witnessed a person having a seizure, and I wouldn't wish this on any living being. It brings me joy and hope to see how well you try to comfort your cat and what a great owner you are.
This is a reminder that other animals are no different from people, they deserve love, care and comfort and should be treated as fairly as the rest of your family
@ixYoseph My two cats love me and can't get enough of me, to the point where I struggle to get things done. They love sitting on my lap and on my desk and they purr all the while. You don't know what you're talking about.
Because of the type of epilepsy I have, when I seize, I don’t remember them happening nor what happens a few hours before and after. But I’m told that I collapse, my eyes roll back in their sockets, and my head and limbs shake unpredictably. I am on two medicines to prevent seizures, and should I forget to take them, my parents have a nasal spray that can be applied after a seizure but before calling an ambulance. I’m also fine with mentioning that my diagnosis in May 2020 was an indirect long-term effect of childhood brain cancer, which I was diagnosed with in August 2013, and which I have MRIs for every 3-12 months.
Hello people! Veterinarian here. Charlie seems to be having an epileptic episode here but that’s not why i am commenting. It is really helpful for us that during these episodes any kind of episode you film them so that we can get a better understanding of the situation. Sometimes small details that seem unimportant to owners make the difference! Or the fact that it js a shock for the owner to see his companion in such a state that the details of the incident seem blurry! Thankfully we all have a camera in our pocket nowadays! Hope the best for Charlie! It seems to me he is in good hands 😊
This is true with literally any kind of medical professional. Tell them absolutely everything you know about the situation so they can best decide how to treat.
Oh poor thing. He's so shaken up, as anyone would be. What a blessing to have a caring human to be there be his side... can't imagine all the homeless animals out there who experience medical issues like this all alone in the bitter cold streets. Bless you both ❤
@@scoper7897 "very good comedy".. You are so obviously trolling/trying to be "edgy" that it's hilarious lmao.. Do you really think that people aren't seeing right through that bs you try to do to cause reactions? x) I sure as hell do! lol! You're the typical "living in mom's basement"-virgin who's trying to be "edgy" and get reactions for writing the most inappropriate shit you can because you're a loser that never got any attention from either your parents or at your school! 😆 Extremely inappropriate trolling might've worked a few years ago before it became rampant but dude.. How slow are you? Now GTFO and look for a girl to fool around with instead of this BS! (you know what fool around is do ya? same as that thing me and your mom has been doing:D)
Seizures are the hardest thing because all you can do is be there for them and wait. As difficult as this video was, I'm glad I watched to see the compassion people have.
I don't think animals or humans experience pain during seizures, from my experience people just wake up tired after a while and they don't remember blacking out
I hope you never have to see one in real life ❤. It’s very sudden and disturbing. Same with heart attacks but thankfully none of my own cats have ever had one.
@@BlindCatSvetlana you just ignored the second part of the sentence give that motherfuckin cat the best motherfucking hugs and cuddles you could possibly give to a cat
If this was happening to my cat I genuinely wouldn't know what to do I'd end up doing the wrong thing I most likely just start crying and having a heart attack poor baby
@@Eye5x5 you dk the back story before the video or the persons intensions. The cat's daddy probably just wanted to record to show how to comfort cats having a seizure.
@@Eye5x5 Wow ok, so if your pet was having a seizure you wouldn't want to know how to comfort them and make sure they don't hurt themselves? The video was not meant to be for entertainment, its to show people how to comfort their pets during a seizure, if you had actually read the desc before saying they don't deserve to own their own pet you would know that, tired of assholes that see any video of an animal going through any emotion and then jumping to calling people abusers and say they don't deserve to own the pet they have dedicated part of their life to
Not a real tragedy + unfollowed + blocked + ratio + YOUR WRONG + you fell off + who asked + no u + radio + dont care + didnt ask + caught in 4k 🤨📸 + cope + grow up + L
@@Esticallyiced It's always shocking, especially the first time. But you have to understand you can't "stop" it any faster than it's going to stop on its own. Just be calm, don't yell or grab them or try to move them. Make sure they don't hit anything or fall off anything, but *gently.* Don't hold them to stop the seizure... it's involuntary muscle spasms and you'll hurt them. It's so hard to be calm, but it's so important. It helps if you can remember to start counting seconds. Track how long it lasts and be there for them. Then call your vet ASAP.
We’re on year 10 with my Chi pup and her seizures, and is heartbreaking and gut wrenching to this day. She trembles (and sometimes you can barely feel her tremble), and that’s her coming out of a seizure. When she seizes, she’s completely stiff, and it appears that she loses her sight during the real bad ones. Once she’s done, she’s back to her hellion ways, thankfully! 🐾🙏🏻💜
As a person with epilepsy, I empathise with this sweet little baby. I have no idea if the poor dear is aware and present during their episodes (I maintain full consciousness in my seizures and have to passively ride them out when they hit certain sides of my body), but conscious or not, they must feel pretty worn out after the experience. It's good that you were there to watch over them and that there's also another friendly fuzz that cares! Wishing you and your cats good health and a happy new year for 2023! ✌🏾
My 14 year old Golden was in kidney failure, unbeknownst to us, and had a seizure like this. Unfortunately, he slipped into a coma after the seizure and he died about 12 hours later. That was one of the most difficult things I have ever witnessed, and I sincerely hope it never happens again. I'm sorry you had to go through it, as well.
Poor Charlie must be absolutely terrified when he has a seizure. I am sure once he is able to recognize your voice, your soft calm tone is comforting. I hope you get Charlie’s meds figured out and he has a long and healthy life.
I'm not 100% sure but I don't think the kitty is aware or awake during the seizure. during my own, my brain doesn't function and I dont have any memories of it. the scary part is afterward, the utter confusion as someone you love is asking you the questions you can't answer. you try to say something but all that comes out is gibberish and the embarrassment of realizing you lost control of your bladder. I cried seeing the poor kitty. I'm so glad he has someone to cuddle up with and give him pets.
@emilbutts6662 Yeah I did some research bc I was I interested and people aren’t able to do anything during this as they aren’t conscious and nothing makes sense. I’m not sure if it’s the same for animals as animals can’t tell us exactly what it like but I assume it’s at least similar.
@@pixelzebra8440 My cat used to have seizures too and vet. told us that they're not aware of them and don't feel any pain. They gave us medication and he never had any seizures after that, thank god.
@@emilbutts6662not all cases are the same. My son has seizures. He knows when it's going to happen, he feels something at the back of his head. When he has a seizure he can hear me when I talk to him. When the seizure is over (it only lasts a few seconds) he is back to normal. His seizures began when he was 9 yrs old. He is 28 and he is cutting down on his medication, not on his own doctor told him. Hope all goes well. So sorry to see the kitty suffering like that, broke my heart
I can tell that the cat feels more comfortable around you. Charlie was hiding his face into your leg. Also nice to see the other cats worrying over charlie as well.
it's terrifying to have a seizure as a human, I can only imagine how scary it would be for a cat. You're an amazing cat owner, I wish you and Charlie the best lives one can possibly have ❤️
I've had juvenile myoclonic epilepsy for about... I think its been 12 years? Since I was 13 or 14. Its impossible to describe how scary my first one was. I'd been in a summer math camp, and I was on the computer one minute playing a game- and then an instant later I woke up on a gurney being rushed to the nurses office, with no idea how I'd got there, and in more pain than I'd ever felt in my life. If little me was that distressed, I can't imagine how that cat feels. He's lucky to have that human.
Recording their seizure and keeping them from injuring themselves is the best thing as seizurs recorded can tell the vets a lot than describing then. You sir did a great job!
I have some experience with cats with medical issues but I never saw a cat experiencing a seizure before. Thank you for filming it, I hope I can be as calm and comforting as you were to Charlie. My best wishes to you both.
@@C5Z06CarGuy All we need to do, is learning everything we need to know about emergency situation like how to do when our pet having a seizure, or how to do when our pet choked up. As long as our brain still fuction normally, we should never stop learning.
That's rough. We can hear you getting upset once you are able to relax slightly after the first wave is over and... as much as it sucks all-round, it's great to hear that little upset in you. It means we as random internet observers know that Charlie has people nearby that genuinely care and will do everything in their power to make his life safe and comfortable even in distressing times like this. I know it's not much, and it's a natural thing you don't even think twice about, but for all the well-meaning but frustrating comments you get, I thought that it might be nice to get one that just says "I see you, I see what you do for your fuzzbaby, and its a relief to know that Charlie is in good hands". Keep doing what you do, stranger. But don't forget to look after yourself too!
@@xibir what the fuck is wrong with you, dude? That is clearly not the case. He’s educating people about events like these and how to handle them. Get your head out from your god damn ass and be a decent fucking human on this earth and don’t go jumping to random, half assed and half thought out conclusions.
@@xibir what he is not i can tell he loves this cat very much and not everyone wants to pay someone to kill their pet i know i would never. he just said this is the first time he has filmed it and is comforting the cat get your facts right ugh
Your control of the situation is something really admirable. This is something all cat owners should see. It's gruesome, sure. But what's worse is being totally unprepared for a seizure, and handling it incorrectly.
If it makes you feel better, seizures in cats generally aren't as serious as in dogs or humans. It looks very scary but the cat is usually not aware and recovers quickly. My cat used to have seizures so I know a bit about it from the vet and from experience. Kitty was mainly just exhausted and confused afterwards. Much Love
You're a fucking CHAMPION bro. I know you know it, I know you'd do anything for an animal without praise or acclaim, but I have to say it because it's fucking tough sometimes and you deserve encouragement. I've got a great big dog who has multiple grand mals in a row every month and it's hard, for a million reasons, not least of all everyone's opinions on how to handle it! Your efforts are seen and appreciated, by more than your furbaby there. Thank you for sharing, despite all the commentary you receive! Thanks for Being, too!
@@rileybobbert6527No, I’m fairly sure that he filmed it with the intention of documenting what was going on. Did you read the description or the pinned comment? Because if you had I would think that it would be pretty obvious just how informational they were and the point was to let people know what they could do in a similar situation. That doesn’t seem like someone begging for attention to me.
@@BlindCatSvetlana I had a terrific dog that had grand Mal seizures. I did my best like you, he was on phenobarbital every 8 hours. At yhe end he was blind and deaf pretty much, but you would not know it... He had another dog to cue him and a lot of trust. He was actually a very secure and happy animal that would recover with no fuss. I always praised him and never showed worry, it helps. Your cat's attacks are not frequent 👍 May e search out the rare trigger event. Low blood sugar is one. He looks like a good cat 🐈 Cheers 🍻
@BlindCatSvetlana honestly videos like this that show how to properly handle a seizure for a cat is very valuable. I have been fortunate to not have had this particular issue with any of my pets but I have friends that do. One of my friends had a kitten that suddenly started having seizures and panicked and didn't know what to do. She knew she should take her cat to a vet, but she was terrified that if she did they would tell her to put her kitten down. I ended up convincing her to take him anyway because if they were being caused by something more severe but treatable the longer she waited the worse it would be. In the end he was put on medication that he responded well to and only has bouts of seizures a few times a year rather than several times a week. She did end up making a cat room for him when she wasn't at home though because he broke his leg falling off the indoor second floor balcony once while she was work. She and her vet concluded that he accidentally fell off of it either during or right after a seizure so she made the room for him while she wasn't in the house.
I'm not even gonna lie, I started crying when he stopped seizing, knowing he is probably exhausted from it. I've never thought of cats being able to have seizures, I have 2 cats and I would hate for mine to go through this! Well done for caring so much for him and giving him so much love!
My dog had seizures and passed away during one in 2020 and I had never been more depressed in my life than when that happened. Lost my job a week after. This brings back so many memories, but good ones of that little lad because seeing the care you gave him during it made me remember how much I loved him. Thanks for being a great owner and I send all my love to little Charlie cat.
I think it's worse when you have to put them down, because you spend a lifetime protecting them and making them happy, only to run to the point that nothing can be done for them, you can do nothing for him, no matter what resources you have. My dog had benign liver cancer, but that didn't stop it from destroying his liver. I used to do dog rescue and fostering for a long time, but when I had to put him down, I was done. I can't go through that again. Worst thing I've ever done.
Thanks for sharing. May your sweet dog rest. My condolences man, hope everything has been on a upward spiral. If not, Jesus will help and save you. Enjoy your days to come ❤️
@@humanhuman7280 oh its like twitching (as you can see) and its uncontrollable, can be in different parts of your body, when your brain can't rlly control them properly at different times. Usually throughout ur whole body and can be triggered by a variety of things/conditions. Sometimes not very serious, just awful, however if you have a seizure in like ur heart/lungs (or other vital organs) it can be really dangerous, also if I get anything wrong everyone feel free to correct me but I think this is correct :)
@@humanhuman7280 a seizure is a nervous system issue that causes lots of basically… overcharge(?) in your body. It causes your muscles to lock up and start twitching uncontrollably and usually youre unconscious while this is going on.
The condition is sad, but it makes me immensely happy that this cat has you as such a caring owner. It looks like he almost immediately calms down when you reassure him, and it really was amazing how soft and supportive you are. You care about them in the hard times, and they need and deserve someone like you.
It was sweet that his brother came over afterwards to give him some comfort and check if he was okay. I think that you did an amazing job handling it, and I could really hear how worried you were. Under yours and your wife's care, I'm sure that Charlie will live a long, happy life :)
Not to ruin ur comment, but always keep other animals away when one is having a seizer. They will often become confused or scared and attack the seizing animal.
@Miku Anime is weak. Imagine this: Being so degenerate and so weak yourself that you call others weak for caring for an animal because you're insecure? Anime does wonders huh
@Miku Well all I can bet is i'm a much healthier and happier individual than you, anime worshipping dickhead. So, imma continue my merry day and keep smiling and not waste my valuable time no more on you. 😁
My cat recently passed due to a seizure, she was 12 and never had any prior complications... i did my best to comfort her as it happened, and it was really comforting to see that i did exactly what was shown here. thank you
@@liammq9548 something about stopping the organs from working. Like when you choke while having it, or your breathing stops. I searched things up and said dying from seizure is rare. Idk tho, its just google. You can find more info from there
Poor guy. He was terrified. Even his other cat friend was worried about him too. I sure hope he gets better. I’m sure he was glad you were there to help him calm down and come out of it. It helps to have someone you trust who cares about you close by during a seizure
i bet that’s the best place the cat could be right now, your so gentle and sweet with him, and clearly know what your doing. That must be terrifying but at least we know he’s in a safe place❤️
My husband and I had a 22 y/o, female, mini-Maine Coon cat. She was a failure to thrive cat. Extremely small but built like a Maine Coon with all the tufts and beautiful hair. I bathed her from day one and took over all her grooming needs. At age 19 she went deaf and started having seizures. I did the same thing you did, made sure she was safe, held her and reassured her with soft speech. At 22 she started seizing every day. She was truly suffering. We made the decision to put her to sleep. I still feel like I could have done more. I miss her every second of every day. RIP Sweet Girl.
I'm so sorry. one of my dogs died bc of epilepsy at just 2 years old. One day he just stopped moving and then fell over and started having a seizure. My family and I felt so helpless just watching as we couldn't do anything, but we were always there with him comforting him. Rest well buster, I wish you could have had a longer life and saw more in the world, but I'm glad we gave you everything we possibly could have given you 💯❤️.
Well, Buster had a great two years of you loving him. Although my kitty lived to 22, the last 3 months of her life was aweful. RIP, Buster and Minky.@@v_AsT
@@tiportangeles2696 RIP to the best loving and amazing companions in the world. It hurts so much, but knowing that we gave them a good life and they are now resting with no more pain is all we could ask for them🙏🏾❤️
1:07 There's so much love and fear in those words... As a cat lover from the bottom of my heart, I can say that this guy really loves his cat and was really scared.
My cat died a few months ago and I felt so bad for Charlie when seeing this. I’m just glad he’s alive and he didn’t get hurt. I love how the other cat comforts Charlie after.
I feel for you, man. I lost my dog when I was 15 in 2022. She had a urinary tract infection and an ear infection, which meant it hurt every time she would try to go to the bathroom, and she could barely hear me when I would call her name. But now I know she's in a place where no disease or sickness can hurt her. So that's why it pains me to see animals go through such pain like this.
Im a fully grown man reduced to tears .. the fact animals don't have the brain power to understand what is happening makes me feel sad for the little dude I just wanna give him a hug.
There’s people that make videos like this for themselves(make money) BUT you KNOW this guy literally just cares about animals and these videos are showing a glimpse into his life. Keep the videos coming.
Thanks. There are a lot of cynical types who think it's all for money or "the views". As far as money is concerned this channel makes very little due to the young age of the audience. As opposed to my chihuahua channel that makes like 10x the revenue for the same number of views. In fact, I turned monetization of this video down to the bare minimum that's possible. I'm also not at all a view chaser. I never chase trends and I get very little satisfaction out of view counts (notice I don't have a tiktok account?). I've been adopting/fostering special needs animals since I was a teen, and this really is just a glimpse of the day-to-day reality of living with animals with special needs. My wife and I originally met when I met her extremely disabled cat with twisted limbs, who was unable to walk. I knew she was a true lover of animals, and I was hooked. I'd understand those people's criticisms if all I posted was videos like this. But this channel has existed for a year and a half, and this is the only time I've ever shown a video of a seizure. Between my 3 partnered channels and 600~ videos I've only shown two "upsetting" videos like this ever. This one and my chihuahua's PTSD episode.
@@BlindCatSvetlana either way. Views are how we eat it doesn't show the amount of love you have for animals. Your a great guy regardless ‼️take care God bless you and Charles. Amen.
I legit saw the thumbnail & came in ready to criticize. There is a lot of animal abuse on UA-cam passed off as "hero saviors" that swoop in to save animal. But I don't get the fake or setup vibe. I don't even get the vibe he wanted to film it. Hope Charlie Cat is doing better. Scary
I'm sorry, life is cruel in so many ways, these poor innocent creatures deserve the most we could ever possibly give them. Thank you for being there for him in his moment of need, letting him know he's not alone. Thank you.
Innocent?... Animals are not little children pal, especially not predatory animals. Cats murder other creatures, sometimes just for the fun of it. I agree with you that they should not be suffering. But please.
i still remember when i caught my old step dads dog having a seizure it is scary. I'm glad i knew what to do back then, and it's nice seeing someone being able to comfort their pet like this during a troubling time. Best wishes.
You have broad shoulders, Andy, and a heart of gold. Awful for you both to experience, but a great thing that your are there to comfort and look after him. Not just at that moment, mind, but every day. ❤
This is incredibly painful to see and I know how it feels just watching feeling helpless. My dog also gets seizures and it's always hard to watch. But I want you to know being there for them and comforting them does mean something to them. So you are helping even when you feel helpless.
seizures can be pretty bad, i dont advise picking animals up if they do experience it, but, as an example, this dude did the right thing, comforting the kitty instead of picking it up or trying to make it stand :>
Hes putting his hand under its head so it doesn't continuously bang it on the ground. That's what your supposed to do when people have seizures to. Protect their head.
my bird has seizures and he has tells right before it happens so i usually try to cup him in my hands, he's pretty small so im not super worried about him biting me on accident but i still avoid it, i just dont want him to fall off of his perch he doesnt like me and will bite me normally as he prefers my parents, but right before and for about an hour after he'll let me comfort him including neck scritches and just chillin on my stomach he only has seizures once every 4-5 months so its never a worry, vet doesnt wanna give him medicine unless it becomes more often or harmful as he is an old bird
Most people don't understand that animal companionship requires an emotional, medical, and financial commitment for the entirety of the animals life. I appreciate that Charlie is receiving that care. It's not for anyone to judge the circumstance because, aside from Charlie, you're interpreting the condition and behavior and ensuring proper care with experts. I hope all is well or at the very least, improving. Take care!
Being poor shouldn't disqualify you from having a pet/being able to take care of it. Privatized, purely for profit healthcare of any kind is pure evil.
Don't be sad. The events are not traumatic unless they fall. Just as with people our purpose as companions is guide them back to functional awareness. It's a role of great honor because they are entrusting us with their safe keeping. I have done this a for classmates and coworkers.
So, after Svetlana's passing, I wasn't planning on recording anything for a little while but then this happened last night. When it rains it pours... If you are here sometime in the future because your cat is having a seizure, please read the description of the video as well as this comment. Charlie is doing fine now. He had another seizure not too long ago, so we increased his medication dose. Apparently, that didn't work :(. He's currently on Keppra (levetiracetam) and Phenobarbital so we will have to try to either increase dosage or try something else.
I will update this pinned comment to answer any common questions or concerns.
#1: To pre-empt one question, I know will be asked a dozen times. No, he hasn't been on CBD oil in recent times. He has been in the past and it was ineffective. He is on it currently but it's more just a hope that it could be helping. We have never seen results from CBD. In any animal for any condition honestly. I'm not saying CBD oil is ineffective, but I am saying the marketing hype behind CBD oil is quite powerful. So, I think people should manage their expectations when it comes to CBD oil.
#2: "You shouldn't put your hand near his mouth". I actually hate that this advice is given out by some vets because it tells the human that they aren't responsible if their cat harms itself. The reality is unless you KNOW your cat will bite, you should at least try to do what you can to prevent them from harming themselves. In my case I surround him with my legs as a barrier in case he starts moving away and I lay my hand under his head to prevent him from hitting his head on the ground. ALSO note my hand technique. I'm not lifting his head off the ground. I'm following his head with my hand. This allows me to make sure he doesn't hit his head and it puts my hand in a good position in the event that Charlie starts to turn and I'm in danger of a bite.
#3: At the end of the seizure, you can hear me getting upset, I was concerned for a moment that he was having trouble breathing. I turned his head a little bit to make sure he wasn't pressing his nose against the ground and impeding his breathing.
#4: When I talk to Charlie, I'm not doing it with any expectation that it will help. I'm mostly just upset. People have said talking could excite them further, However I've never seen any evidence that shows how speaking could make it worse. Having said that I think it's best to err on the side of caution and if you speak, do so calmy.
#5: There have been a lot of calls to euthanize Charlie, I mute those people anytime I see them. To those people, would you tell a human they shouldn't live because they have seizures? If he was having them constantly every day we would. But right now, he tends to go months without them then he has a big flare up of 2-4 in a short period. I would never euthanize a cat in that circumstance.
#6: I apologize to everyone who is being respectful in the comments. I won't be replying much beyond what I've currently done. I didn't realize this video would go so viral and get flooded with people being a disappointment to the human race. I'd rather sift through all of that. I will however continue to update this post. Thank you to moderators who have been helping
So scary....
@@CryBlueofZ it’s strange to watch. My biggest fear is him having one when we aren’t around or falls off a cat tree. Somehow that’s never happened thankfully.
@@BlindCatSvetlana thank goodness
Toothless has petit mal seizures sometimes...i have never been there for them. She often has them at night...but I can tell when she has one because she is lethargic and confused and won't eat for a few hours...and her CH seems more exaggerated....but it is super scary none the less....im glad you are telling people the right way to assist in something like this..but they don't tell you how to assist your emotional state...that"s the hard part. It comes in threes so they say....hang in there...!
I had a cat who had seizures before. It is not easy to watch and I hope Charlie is doing well.
The dad's concerned voice tells that he love charles the cat till the end of time
So concerned that he made a video on that to earn money and views on the net. A real concerned dad would have thrown the phone away since the beginning.
@Gutvald can you confirm that?
@@Gutvaldyou can show it to the doctor
@@Gutvald what's your problem?
he just showing us how to deal with a cat having seizure.
@@GutvaldBruh, he can use the money to help his cat.
The way that cat buried his head between his paws and close to his dad's leg for comfort and the other cat coming in licking him and comforting him.
It's cute but you overdramatic and embarrassing. Breakdown in tears? Get it together lol
Lol
semaluhtounuyulohowwah
Wuss
@@dani12312 you're so big and tough wowww, I aspire to never get off my ass just like you
I have never witnessed anybody having a seizure, but if I ever walked in and found my cat like this, I would be Terrified out of my mind
It freaks you out the first time it happens and you don't know what it is. I thought my cat was dying
@@pnut3844able I find the "not knowing" part the worst. It's really something we should know. What a seizure - a real seizure - looks like? What to do? How to act? It's important.
First time I had a panic attack I legit thought I'm either dying, or suddenly developed supernatural powers and someone I care for is dying. No, it was just a PA. Ever since then not a single one was nearly as terryfying, sometimes I don't even register them. "Oh, I'm nervous for no reason, it's a PA kicking in, who cares".
@@TheWinjini love how laid back your attitude is about it. even though i know when im having a PA i still freak out. im gonna try to have that outlook about it instead of thinking my heart’s gonna beat out my chest lol
Ive seen two people have seizures in my life. One time i was working in a kitchen and our dishwasher was massively addicted to xanax and had ran out and didnt tell anyone, apparently that makes you have seizures. He fell backwards and somehow didnt hit his head. He ended up being fine but getting taken out by ambulance. The second time I was paying for my stuff at Walgreens and the sliding doors opened up and i heard the loudest smack and crack sound ive ever heard in my life, I look over and the guy was walking in and fell face first onto the concrete and broke his nose and busted a bunch of his teeth out. I rushed over and asked the person with him what we are supposed to do. He had rolled over onto his back, me and that guy rolled him over onto his stomach so the blood could run out of his mouth. His muscles were legit hard as rocks, Ive never felt anything like it. When we rolled him over he stayed completely stiff, like a board. Ill never forget that. It was Christmas eve like 6-8 years ago.
Tbh i didn't even knew it was possible to shake like that because of fear
My brother has a really bad siezure disorder that's made him unconscious in the past. I recall him getting carried off in ambulance a number of times because he wouldn't wake up, no matter what my mother did. I remember her sobbing over his seemingly lifeless body as she tried to tickle his feet to get him to wake up. This was back in the 80s and 90s. He has to take 5 medications daily to stay alive. He's also severely mentally handicapped. I don't recall ever seeing him actively have a seizure. Just the aftermath.
Watching Charlie have such a severe seizure made me tear up. The poor cat was probably terrified. I'm glad you're such a great cat dad. You remained calm and comforted him till it was over. This is an excellent video for cat owners and vets. It offers a bird's eye view of what a cat seizure looks like and the best way to approach the situation.
Stay strong man 🙏
@@dalemurman I appreciate that. It's been decades since his last seizure, though he still suffers daily. He lives in a group home, so I only see him during the holidays.
God bless your mum
Stay safe and be alright. 🙏❤
@@MidnightSonnetwe have kinda similar experience, my younger brother also suffers from epileptic seizures, last one I witnessed was day before my birthday in april, I turned over his stiff body and applied medication, he is also severly handicaped, and lives at institution, but my mom takes him home for every weekend.
The fact that your other kitty saw how scared the poor thing was and gave him licks to show that it was all gonna be okay, is what really brought tears to my eyes.
I'm ur 450 like and 1 reply hm ok
@@mhtqx_5653 no one cares, wtf?
@@xano2921 eat a pp hahah
The poor thing looked as though he was crying after his seizure. 😥 You did the right thing in helping Charlie to calm down, though. 😊
@@timwinterbottom8990 you need to be put in an asylum and tortured if you think this is funny
My first cat suffered from seizures, but nothing so severe as this one. Poor little Charlie... your presence and your touch certainly help.
@@AbbeyKitty1013 Coz ur heartless
@@AbbeyKitty1013 cuz he kinda looks like a gmod ragdoll getting demolished?
@@IshowSongNames fck!! You make imagine that and now i cannot stop laughing!!
@@AbbeyKitty1013Thats kinda bad , i think you just cant comprehend this deep enough. He could die you know.
@@AbbeyKitty1013 we know
As an epileptic human, i know that feel Charlie.
No you don't, you only know the feel upvotes get you.
Same
@@dontbelazy3136 well I am a recovered epileptic - what the heck would you know about it?
@@justwilly6778 I've only got one question for you: Who Asked?
@@dontbelazy3136 Bold of such an obvious rage baiter to talk about "the feeling of upvotes"
As a cat dad of 3, I am so proud to see how you handled that: without freaking out and overreacting. Your cat is in precious hands and in the most loving home ever. May you and Charlie have many more loving years.
I would have crapped on the floor
Very sweet.
And true.
Will you marry me?
The fact that poor Charlie was shaking in fear after his seizure is so upsetting to see; I hope he'll be able to recover 💛
seizures are caused by the result of nature. Fuck nature
Its not from fear its because seizures are extremely tiring. Charlie is just confused
yes. at least a human can understand what's happening to him/her. can't imagine the suffering and panic a pet must feel.
@@laloski3964 They sure as shit don't understand seizures, bud.
@@laloski3964 Humans didn't even understand seizures until very recently. If say cats understand what exactly is happening then you're delusional or trolling.
I suffer from seizures and the comforting you gave him was exactly what I would want. Thanks for being a great pet owner
@@rixyz7013 For me, they always happen when I’m reading. The words become fuzzy and I’m unable to speak. I fall on the ground and my eyes are wide.
awwww i don't suffer from it but it still sounds like it sucks a lot.
@@rixyz7013 everyone has different experiences with their seizures. There's some commonalities, but like a twisted snowflake from hell, they're all special and different.
My cousin and I, for example. He gets full blown seizures. He blacks out, shakes severely, often times he vomits, and he can't remember stuff afterwards. Sometimes he forgets parts of his past and things he's learned, so he and his mom keep journals so he can help remember things afterwards.
My seizures are petitmal. I don't shake, I basically just stare off and get lost. It's not unlike when you get lost in thought, except you can usually pull yourself out, I can't, and you don't usually fall down and drool on yourself, I do. I start off looking like I'm staring at something and then it happens. It's usual when I'm deep in thought, reading, or I'm really stressed. I get full blown nightmares, after a period of darkness, right when I'm about to come out of it. When I wake up I don't know where I am and I'm usually frightened, cold, and rather hungry. Sometimes I throw up, but not always. It feels like when you ride a Rollercoaster and it's reached the peak and just started plummeting, that's what it feels like for me, except there's no bottom in sight and I just keep plummeting. Usually something "catches" me and pulls me to a stop before I come out of it, but sometimes I get ripped out and it's like hitting a body of water from too high a height. That's when I throw up. My body usual hurts really bad, too, because I go rigid and all my muscles get really tight for the entirety. My cousin aches for a similar yet opposite reason. His muscles are spasming, like a leg cramp, so it hurts like hell.
I hope that helps you see a little more into what it's like to have a seizure. Like I said, we all feel different, but similar things so it's hard to say "this is what is like", but you can get an idea. ✌️😺🖖
Same I get it only with strobe lights and extremely bright lights
Only cats get that. If you get a seizure, get up, smoke a joint, and get back to whatever the fuck you were doing.
As someone who studied to be a vet assistant, these types of videos are really important.
You don't fully understand what a seizure looks like until you see it for yourself and it doesn't happen quite often at a vet, mostly at home.
So thank you for continuing to educate me and other students.
Hi, can you Tell me why cats have seizures?
Thanks for telling.
"as someone" can we please stop starting sentences with credentials lmao
@@oshikiri999 It gives context to his statement and is therefore justified
Good luck on your studies ! We always need more assistants in the field. - a current vet assistant
Thank you for taking care of him and giving him the love he deserves.
I got less than a second in before I had to pause and skip through until the seizure was over. That's heartwrenching.
Same here. Didn't expect it to be that severe.
Womp womp
I had no idea that seizures were so violent 😢
They can be, but not all are.
This is a grand mal so this is a bad one. I see them all the time at work as a ER vet tech.
Epileptic seizures are like having a brain with faulty wiring that can at random or by certain triggers cross each other and literally overload the brain. Had a classmate back in high school who had a severe case of it, and his attacks were primarily triggered by excitement. My first time seeing his seizure was a terrifying experience. We are talking about the same thing the cat went through, plus foaming and frothing at the mount. Loss of bowl control was also included in some cases. Medicine works to a degree.
Yeah it's really scary. Also love your content dude
@@carla.n.5078 geez, that sounds awful
As a former cat dad this breaks my heart, but I'm also happy that he has you to care for him. You're doing a great job
@@anuragrai9 . . .
@@anuragrai9 it’s ok you look like you’re missing some important braincells so we’ll let this one slide
@@anuragrai9 your statement means that nobody can be a dad if they can’t give birth… which is all of them..
@@anuragrai9are you being fr
@@anuragrai9 you're just a douchebag.
So adorable how he covered his face with his paws when his fits stopped.
Right? The way he seemed embarrassed and spooked, but knew he'd also get the comfort and care he needed from his owners is the most adorable and heart-warming thing I've seen in a long time.
It’s not adorable as it is scary, the poor cat just had a SEIZURE
you really never ever feel as helpless as you do watching a loved one have a seizure, it's an absolutely harrowing experience. This guy did a great job reacting.
Yea, my dad had suddenly a seizure when we were renovating my old room. He passed out and couldn't breath, I've never yelled so loud for my mom, in my life again. She forced open his mouth and he started to breath.
Dude my girlfriend had a seizure a month ago that caused her to completely die for several seconds. Scariest thing was realizing that she was having a seizure when she started flailing her limbs and she was struggling to breathe. Apparently death was nothing but a black abyss of infinite pressure to your nonexistant physical form
@@TheRealDrazar my dad had a very high fever. at some point he couldnt stand up, so we called 911. when paramedics came, he had a seizure. he's all well now. still scary.
There’s one: watching a loved one having a stroke, knowing that it’ll likely leave damage even with treatment
@@chrisfaub4071it's not advertising. It's called raising awareness. Same reason my mom took a video of one of my first seizures. Believe it or not, not everyone in the world is a horrible person like you'd like to believe.
Props for dad remaining calm. It's what he needed.
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
yh props to him filming a horrible event
calm enough to look for a camera and setting it up while cat is having seizure
the guy could as well record himself crying with the cat having seizure in the background
@@ninpo-2103you must be fun at patries
@@ninpo-2103you SHOULD record 0:01 your cat having an episode of any sort, that way you can show the vet and they can confirm exactly what happened, the severity, and how to continue with treatment. You shouldn't necessarily post it, but this guy's wife is a vet and he is posting so other people know what to do if their cat experiences this. It's important for the vet to confirm because several conditions look similar but aren't the same, such as a heart attack or seizure.
Also what do you mean "look for a camera and set up?" It looks like the guy pulled his phone out of his pocket and is just holding it to document the event. No set up or searching needed, just reached into his pocket.
As someone who has seizures, I can’t imagine how scary it is for him! It’s hard enough being able to comprehend what is happening as a person, but the way you comfort him is so heartwarming
@@buster5661 regardless of attention and clout its still valid, and a wonderful example of being a cat parent. Seizures are terrifying, you can never truly know when they are going to happen. You lose all ability to function and rely on help from other people, sometimes complete strangers. Regardless of his reasons for sharing this it is still a wonderful sight to see a cat owner stick with their fur baby and not just dump them for reasons beyond their control
@@buster5661 he was recording before that, not sure why you're not just saying you're a hater 🤷🏻♂🤷🏻♂🤷🏻♂
I'm in the military and one of my buddies had a seizure on our ship randomly out of nowhere while we were hanging out in the armory. Scared the fuck out of me, we called away a medical emergency and had our med team come in and do a diagnosis while he was convulsing on the floor and my friend kept him on his side. It was a sobering moment, to know that he had no prior history of seizures and still had one anyways.
I think about that during my commutes a lot, that I could just have a seizure while driving and crash and there'd be nothing I could do about it.
What are seizures like? I'm sorry for the invasive question
@@heavenlydusk Ive never had many grand mal seizures, mostly petit mal, which are like blanks in consciousness and feel like waking up from sleep after not dreaming. It starts with feeling intense deja vu, and then coming back feeling confused. They only last a few seconds but can happen quite often over 24 hours. For my (thankfully few and far between) grand mal seizures, sometimes i feel static in all my limbs, but thankfully in most cases im unconscious. the issue is injury during the seizure, so I have to be careful about being alone. Im still waiting for a seizure alert dog.
This is looks very scary... I pray everything good for the cat! 🙏
the cat has passed im sorry
@@CATINATOR_69 sad. But at least he is not suffering.
Prayers? They don’t do nothing.
@ let the man practice his religion
@@countryballspredicciones5184 Oh f off... You're pathetically negative...
As an epileptic I know just how this poor boy feels. My love and prayers go out to you.
how does it feel like?
@@peterhoffmann2231 when you're going through it you hardly feel it, it's like the world shuts down for a few seconds to a few minutes. The hardest part is after effects. Sometimes you can loose control of your bodily functions like your bladder and your nervous system is thrown so out of wack that your temperature can spike and you can suffer minor after tremors for hours. At it's worst you can even have temporary or permanent memory loss.
@John nope I'm the only member of my family to have it. It was the result of brain damage I suffered at birth due to a difficult delivery that led to a C-section.
@John I've lived this way for 46 years and it has become part of my daily life, lucky for me I've been in a period of dormancy for my epilepsy for about 5 years so I'm doing ok. But, Thanks.
@@christopherholley8164 thx for sharing. its hard to even imagine this. i will allways be gratefull for my health!
bless you,
poor thing 😭 I wanna give you a hug Charlie 🤗❤
Charlie’s mom and dad deserve a hug also.
@@connieh9581 Most definitely
me: Awww you guys so Sweet........lemme Hug you.
Charlie mom and dad: 911...we got a dude smell like Booze tryin to force hug us.
@@mondrose4501 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Don't. If you approach it it would most likely worsen the cat since he dosent know you and sees you as a threat
This video was recommended to me about 5 months ago when my then 15-year-old cat was perfectly happy and healthy.
I remember feeling so sorry for the cat in the video and praying that I would never be in the unfortunate position of having to watch my cat have a terrible seizure.
Little did I know that things were about to take a turn for the worse.
Just 2 weeks after watching the video, I woke up to my cat having a seizure right next to me and ramming his thick claws into my cheek. There was blood everywhere, but I didn't care, I just tried to comfort my cat, just like in the video, and my cat seemed to get better over the next few weeks. No seizures or anything, even my vet was puzzled.
But 3 months ago my cat had seizures again, 4 times in just one day. I rushed to the emergency vet, had to pay a fortune because it was late at night. My vet and I decided it would be best to keep him in the hospital for 2 days for a full check-up.
He came back after those long two days but it was clear that he had an inoperable tumour in his brain and he was living on borrowed time for longer than we all expected.
I still had hope that we would have at least a little while longer together as he now had medication for his seizures, but sadly he passed away just a few hours after I took him home.
He meowed softly as if to call out to me and when I was right next to him and started to pet him, he just stretched out three times and died in my arms.
He was the best friend and the only pet I'll ever have.
If anyone is reading this, please cherish the time you have with your pets and loved ones, you never know if it's the last time you'll see them.
I… don’t know what to say. I’m sure he’s in a better place now. Now that I read this I will cherish each day I am with my dogs
Man u made me cry :( I just adopted a kitten and now I'm so sad
Çok üzgünüm.. başınız sağolsun. Benim de üç tane kedim var, onların mutlu olması için elimden gelen her şeyi yaparım. Kediniz şimdi çok daha güzel bir yerde emin olun, onu yaratanın yanında. ❤🥺
Thank you for giving them a lovely life with you
I am so, so, so sorry for your incredibly tragic loss. just reading your comment got my heart pumping and i nearly cried. He is in a much better place now so please dont worry. I really hope you can deal with the sadness and trauma of the inevitable and find peace.
0:18 it’s so sweet of you comforting him 🥺💞
Charlie’s having a seizure 🗣️🔊
lol
Oh poor Charlie, this makes me so sad. You're staying so strong for your family with everything that's going on and you're amazing for that. We're all supporting you
Thank you. I’m hanging in there but it’s been incredibly difficult. Then Charlie starts having seizures on top of it. The universe could give us a break maybe.
@@BlindCatSvetlana I'm praying for you
Sorry that Charlie had a seizure. I've been praying for you and your family and furbabies, but now I will add an extra plea concerning Charlie's seizures.
When I had my first chihuahua, she occasionally had seizures after receiving heartworm treatment (this was in the early 1970's) and the vet instructed us to do pretty much what you did in this video. Hugs for Charlie. You guys are having a hard run for now, but I pray that things will be better in the coming year.
It’s really scary seeing him have a seizure.
@@BlindCatSvetlana IS HE OK?! Idk why cats get seizures, I hope it's the same reasons as humans I aw praying for you.
I'm so glad that charlie is in a household where people are responsible, informed, and take good care of him. I hope he will live a relatively comfortable and happy life even with his condition and that he will keep receiving the care he needs as a pet that experiences seizures ♡
Charlie for the win!
This poor cat deserves better 😥
Edit:I meant he doesn't deserve to have seizures, his where is great. Sorry for the mis conception
@@dorkydave2322 ??
@@dorkydave2322 ??
Now that is so true, i would have just thrown my cat into the trashcan
As a cat dad, this made me tear up a little. Thanks for being a great cat owner and comforting him. You're an amazing person.
He first film the cat.
@@Tengoautismo so filming something automatically means whatever you do You're greedy and nothing changes that? Nice priorities there
@@mister_meme3608 thanks 😁
Moron
@@Tengoautismo Yep, just to gey you triggered. Yay! It worked!
Poor kitty looked so shaken after the seizure. Thank you so much for comforting Charlie.
That poor, beautiful boy. He is so fortunate to have a loving owner like you.
I feel so bad for Charlie, I truly hope things will get better for him. He is a very strong cat, you got this Charlie!
This is a really tough situation because we’ve tried multiple meds and doses. It seems like he will always just have seizures. They seem to be getting worse too. A good example is the “aftershock “ period in this video. That didn’t happen in the past but it started happening with his last few. Hopefully we can figure something out and give him some relief.
@@BlindCatSvetlana oh my, I am so sad to hear. I really hope that it will get better soon, poor Charlie does not deserve this. He really is strong. Yeah, I think he deserves some relief from all that..
@@ShockwaveZero common bile duct?
@user-bq9cx9cn4n a mixture of full spectrum high level cbd and low level thc oil would help. Well it does in humans anyway I know that much.
@@DiscipleofPain I forgot what it stands for but it's a non-psychoactive hemp product for both (some) pets and people, little Charlie seems like he's already tried it though.
That poor boy. He’s lucky to have a loving and safe home.
The other cat licking him at the end was so sweet…he understood what he was going through and offered kisses ❤️
Frrrr poor charlie
I've witnessed a person having a seizure, and I wouldn't wish this on any living being.
It brings me joy and hope to see how well you try to comfort your cat and what a great owner you are.
Some days ago my dad had a seizure in my arms
@@finnausberlin45 so sorry must have been scary hopes he's okay I used to get seizures to
@@puppylove-v9x thanks yes it was scary but he is doing Fine now 🙏
I saw a person having a seizure. It totally sucked.
This is a reminder that other animals are no different from people, they deserve love, care and comfort and should be treated as fairly as the rest of your family
@yoseph. Not about you it seems
@@naraferalina2308 no in general
@ixYosephthat doesn't mean that you can abuse them you don't deserve cats
@ixYoseph My two cats love me and can't get enough of me, to the point where I struggle to get things done. They love sitting on my lap and on my desk and they purr all the while. You don't know what you're talking about.
@ixYoseph why do you hate animals so much you're not better than them just because you're a human calm down
As a person with both epilepsy and a cat, I feel confident enough to say that Charlie is grateful you are always there for him whenever possible.
what does it feel like if you don’t mind answering?
Because of the type of epilepsy I have, when I seize, I don’t remember them happening nor what happens a few hours before and after. But I’m told that I collapse, my eyes roll back in their sockets, and my head and limbs shake unpredictably. I am on two medicines to prevent seizures, and should I forget to take them, my parents have a nasal spray that can be applied after a seizure but before calling an ambulance.
I’m also fine with mentioning that my diagnosis in May 2020 was an indirect long-term effect of childhood brain cancer, which I was diagnosed with in August 2013, and which I have MRIs for every 3-12 months.
@@isaacharvey451 Thanks for sharing. Hope you’re well.
@@l0velyalina_ 😐🔪
@@l0velyalina_ 😐😐😐
Hello people!
Veterinarian here. Charlie seems to be having an epileptic episode here but that’s not why i am commenting. It is really helpful for us that during these episodes any kind of episode you film them so that we can get a better understanding of the situation. Sometimes small details that seem unimportant to owners make the difference! Or the fact that it js a shock for the owner to see his companion in such a state that the details of the incident seem blurry! Thankfully we all have a camera in our pocket nowadays!
Hope the best for Charlie! It seems to me he is in good hands 😊
Thank you for posting this!
So the cat just needs some weed?
@@lymphy12 CDB, NOT WEED
@@CrptyoGenius I know some hood strays who smoke crack.
This is true with literally any kind of medical professional. Tell them absolutely everything you know about the situation so they can best decide how to treat.
Poor cat man. This sucks. You a great owner for comforting her
Oh poor thing. He's so shaken up, as anyone would be. What a blessing to have a caring human to be there be his side... can't imagine all the homeless animals out there who experience medical issues like this all alone in the bitter cold streets. Bless you both ❤
he sure got shaken up for days 💀
@@scoper7897 What do you mean? Your comment has a very odd tone to it with that emoji.. Weirdo
@@GolfClashDreamR I think the comments was very funny and the video was very good too. It made my day. Very good comedy
@@GolfClashDreamR Just a sad troll looking for attention. Let them be 😌
@@scoper7897 "very good comedy".. You are so obviously trolling/trying to be "edgy" that it's hilarious lmao.. Do you really think that people aren't seeing right through that bs you try to do to cause reactions? x)
I sure as hell do! lol! You're the typical "living in mom's basement"-virgin who's trying to be "edgy" and get reactions for writing the most inappropriate shit you can because you're a loser that never got any attention from either your parents or at your school! 😆
Extremely inappropriate trolling might've worked a few years ago before it became rampant but dude.. How slow are you? Now GTFO and look for a girl to fool around with instead of this BS! (you know what fool around is do ya? same as that thing me and your mom has been doing:D)
Seizures are the hardest thing because all you can do is be there for them and wait. As difficult as this video was, I'm glad I watched to see the compassion people have.
Poor baby. The first 30 seconds of the video were jarring. But he’s lucky to have you and the other cats in his life to comfort him through the pain.
I don't think animals or humans experience pain during seizures, from my experience people just wake up tired after a while and they don't remember blacking out
@@dztrict1000i suppose its like mental pain though
Poor Charlie !! I have never seen a seizure before, give him lots of hugs for me! 😪
I hope you never have to see one in real life ❤. It’s very sudden and disturbing. Same with heart attacks but thankfully none of my own cats have ever had one.
@@BlindCatSvetlana you just ignored the second part of the sentence
give that motherfuckin cat the best motherfucking hugs and cuddles you could possibly give to a cat
I’ve seen a cat have a seizure once. We had an old cat of 18 years acting strange. She died a couple weeks later.
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I’ve seen a human having a seizure but I’ve never seen a cat having a seizure before
This moves me to tears.
It’s hard to watch. It’s also hard (for me) not to get too emotional while it happens but it’s important to stay calm to not excite them further.
If this was happening to my cat I genuinely wouldn't know what to do I'd end up doing the wrong thing I most likely just start crying and having a heart attack poor baby
Pretty obvious what this video was ….
@@Eye5x5 you dk the back story before the video or the persons intensions. The cat's daddy probably just wanted to record to show how to comfort cats having a seizure.
@@Eye5x5 Wow ok, so if your pet was having a seizure you wouldn't want to know how to comfort them and make sure they don't hurt themselves? The video was not meant to be for entertainment, its to show people how to comfort their pets during a seizure, if you had actually read the desc before saying they don't deserve to own their own pet you would know that, tired of assholes that see any video of an animal going through any emotion and then jumping to calling people abusers and say they don't deserve to own the pet they have dedicated part of their life to
You are a kind and compassionate owner. Charlie is lucky to have someone like you in his life.
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❤ this is true
This made me tear up a bit, you can see him shaking once (I’m assuming) his seizure is over, poor little baby, thanks for taking care of him. ❤️
if i saw any of my pets doing this, i’d freak out and start crying- you are such an angel for comforting that poor baby, i hope he’s doing amazing
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@@Esticallyiced It's always shocking, especially the first time. But you have to understand you can't "stop" it any faster than it's going to stop on its own. Just be calm, don't yell or grab them or try to move them. Make sure they don't hit anything or fall off anything, but *gently.* Don't hold them to stop the seizure... it's involuntary muscle spasms and you'll hurt them.
It's so hard to be calm, but it's so important.
It helps if you can remember to start counting seconds. Track how long it lasts and be there for them. Then call your vet ASAP.
We’re on year 10 with my Chi pup and her seizures, and is heartbreaking and gut wrenching to this day. She trembles (and sometimes you can barely feel her tremble), and that’s her coming out of a seizure. When she seizes, she’s completely stiff, and it appears that she loses her sight during the real bad ones. Once she’s done, she’s back to her hellion ways, thankfully! 🐾🙏🏻💜
Same I would just non stop crying I want to hug that cat so it can be calmed 😢😞
that pfp💀💀
As a person with epilepsy, I empathise with this sweet little baby. I have no idea if the poor dear is aware and present during their episodes (I maintain full consciousness in my seizures and have to passively ride them out when they hit certain sides of my body), but conscious or not, they must feel pretty worn out after the experience. It's good that you were there to watch over them and that there's also another friendly fuzz that cares! Wishing you and your cats good health and a happy new year for 2023! ✌🏾
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@@OppoExpunged77 not funny
@@OppoExpunged77
ratio all you want, we're not looking at your beep boop simulator mods
@@OppoExpunged77 fnf player, ratio automatically declined
I had a German shorthair pointer that had seizures, I did exactly the same. Good job.
I’ll never forget the first time my dog had a seizure, she had severe kidney failure and we had no idea. It’s heartbreaking to see. Hope he’s okay.
Vaccines.
@@freedomishealthy1086they aren’t going to fix nor cause a condition that an animal is born with…
@@freedomishealthy1086 Show proof.
My 14 year old Golden was in kidney failure, unbeknownst to us, and had a seizure like this. Unfortunately, he slipped into a coma after the seizure and he died about 12 hours later. That was one of the most difficult things I have ever witnessed, and I sincerely hope it never happens again. I'm sorry you had to go through it, as well.
@@freedomishealthy1086 You're right, vaccines might "fix" many things, but they cause more issues thanks to corrupt big pharma.
Awe that's so sweet how your comforting him and thank u for comforting your sweet baby , awe poor baby hope hes doing alright now and feeling better
Poor Charlie must be absolutely terrified when he has a seizure. I am sure once he is able to recognize your voice, your soft calm tone is comforting. I hope you get Charlie’s meds figured out and he has a long and healthy life.
I'm not 100% sure but I don't think the kitty is aware or awake during the seizure. during my own, my brain doesn't function and I dont have any memories of it. the scary part is afterward, the utter confusion as someone you love is asking you the questions you can't answer. you try to say something but all that comes out is gibberish and the embarrassment of realizing you lost control of your bladder. I cried seeing the poor kitty. I'm so glad he has someone to cuddle up with and give him pets.
@emilbutts6662 Yeah I did some research bc I was I interested and people aren’t able to do anything during this as they aren’t conscious and nothing makes sense. I’m not sure if it’s the same for animals as animals can’t tell us exactly what it like but I assume it’s at least similar.
@@pixelzebra8440 My cat used to have seizures too and vet. told us that they're not aware of them and don't feel any pain. They gave us medication and he never had any seizures after that, thank god.
@@emilbutts6662not all cases are the same. My son has seizures. He knows when it's going to happen, he feels something at the back of his head. When he has a seizure he can hear me when I talk to him. When the seizure is over (it only lasts a few seconds) he is back to normal. His seizures began when he was 9 yrs old. He is 28 and he is cutting down on his medication, not on his own doctor told him. Hope all goes well. So sorry to see the kitty suffering like that, broke my heart
@@emilbutts6662damn sorry to hear
I can tell that the cat feels more comfortable around you. Charlie was hiding his face into your leg. Also nice to see the other cats worrying over charlie as well.
I noticed that just now upon my second viewing of this video, the other cat licking Charlie.
He wasnt even conscious while doing that I hope you realize. Thats just where he ended up.
@@Entaragen even if he isn't conscious during it, after the seizure, the cat becomes conscious again and he feels protected by the owner
He’s so fortunate to have a dad like you.
@@k1n63d you took it so literal
@@k1n63d you sound like fun at parties
@@k1n63d bro took it to the heart 💀
@@ToxicKrait what did he say?
@@ToxicKrait original?
Love ya Charlie. I'm happy your people love you so much. Love ya kiddo.
it's terrifying to have a seizure as a human, I can only imagine how scary it would be for a cat. You're an amazing cat owner, I wish you and Charlie the best lives one can possibly have ❤️
@@xibir if you're saying he should euthanize it then you've probably never had a pet before
I've had juvenile myoclonic epilepsy for about... I think its been 12 years? Since I was 13 or 14. Its impossible to describe how scary my first one was. I'd been in a summer math camp, and I was on the computer one minute playing a game- and then an instant later I woke up on a gurney being rushed to the nurses office, with no idea how I'd got there, and in more pain than I'd ever felt in my life.
If little me was that distressed, I can't imagine how that cat feels. He's lucky to have that human.
@@clementpoon120 where were those words even said? Dude deleted his comment?
Not just a great cat owner , just a great human.
He is so caring and sensitive it makes him so attractive.
@@Deadboy95 Looks like it
Did all the right things man. Didn't hold him down, moved his head away from furniture, spoke calmly.
Grabbed a camera..... Yeah, did all the right things...
@@Rollthered how tf you stoppin a seizure?? rework your brain or something??
@@Rolltheredhe was recording beforehand
@@beggo_ How do you know this? were you there?
@@Rollthered Read description.
Recording their seizure and keeping them from injuring themselves is the best thing as seizurs recorded can tell the vets a lot than describing then. You sir did a great job!
Putting it on youtube can help alot of people find out if their cat has seizures or how they look like in general too!
What a beautiful angel 🐱. This was a really helpful video to understand what seizures in animals can look like. He has wonderful supportive home ❤
I have some experience with cats with medical issues but I never saw a cat experiencing a seizure before. Thank you for filming it, I hope I can be as calm and comforting as you were to Charlie. My best wishes to you both.
Poor baby, I would tear me to pieces seeing one of mine go through that.
Ironically I just realized I watched this video a year ago and my comment then was "poor baby". I guess I'm pretty consistent lol.
Womp womp
I remember when my dog had a seizure when I was younger and it scared the *shit* out of me. I had no idea what was going on
@@C5Z06CarGuy All we need to do, is learning everything we need to know about emergency situation like how to do when our pet having a seizure, or how to do when our pet choked up.
As long as our brain still fuction normally, we should never stop learning.
@@LordStarrick parents didnt love you?
That's rough. We can hear you getting upset once you are able to relax slightly after the first wave is over and... as much as it sucks all-round, it's great to hear that little upset in you. It means we as random internet observers know that Charlie has people nearby that genuinely care and will do everything in their power to make his life safe and comfortable even in distressing times like this.
I know it's not much, and it's a natural thing you don't even think twice about, but for all the well-meaning but frustrating comments you get, I thought that it might be nice to get one that just says "I see you, I see what you do for your fuzzbaby, and its a relief to know that Charlie is in good hands".
Keep doing what you do, stranger. But don't forget to look after yourself too!
@@xibir what the fuck is wrong with you, dude? That is clearly not the case. He’s educating people about events like these and how to handle them. Get your head out from your god damn ass and be a decent fucking human on this earth and don’t go jumping to random, half assed and half thought out conclusions.
@@xibir what he is not i can tell he loves this cat very much and not everyone wants to pay someone to kill their pet i know i would never. he just said this is the first time he has filmed it and is comforting the cat get your facts right ugh
Bless you for the kindness you are showing this sweet little baby. You and your wife are saints ❤️
Your control of the situation is something really admirable. This is something all cat owners should see. It's gruesome, sure. But what's worse is being totally unprepared for a seizure, and handling it incorrectly.
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Seeing this poor little cat like this makes me so sad 😢
@NorwegianForsetKittenthis comment has me crying
womp womp😂
WHAT WAS BRO VIBRATING ON
I mean it's natural and it happens, it would only make me sad if the cat was abused or something
HE GOT TURNED ON CRAZY 😂😂
I’ve been having seizures since I was 13. I’m now 23 and seeing animals having seizures breaks my heart… Praying for him and for your family…
Sorry
How does that feel ...? Is it like a stroke with alit of electrical energy I'm the brain
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If it makes you feel better, seizures in cats generally aren't as serious as in dogs or humans. It looks very scary but the cat is usually not aware and recovers quickly. My cat used to have seizures so I know a bit about it from the vet and from experience. Kitty was mainly just exhausted and confused afterwards. Much Love
I'm 28 and I've been having them since I was like 5
@@helpmegetto1k4channelnotabotI wondering to. I don’t mean to come off as rude but I’ve always wondered and would like to be educated on the matter?
Isn't it called epilepsy or something like that in english too?
You're a fucking CHAMPION bro. I know you know it, I know you'd do anything for an animal without praise or acclaim, but I have to say it because it's fucking tough sometimes and you deserve encouragement. I've got a great big dog who has multiple grand mals in a row every month and it's hard, for a million reasons, not least of all everyone's opinions on how to handle it! Your efforts are seen and appreciated, by more than your furbaby there. Thank you for sharing, despite all the commentary you receive! Thanks for Being, too!
Thank you
@@BlindCatSvetlana some people will find anything to complain about so don't listen to them
@@rileybobbert6527No, I’m fairly sure that he filmed it with the intention of documenting what was going on. Did you read the description or the pinned comment? Because if you had I would think that it would be pretty obvious just how informational they were and the point was to let people know what they could do in a similar situation. That doesn’t seem like someone begging for attention to me.
@@BlindCatSvetlana I had a terrific dog that had grand Mal seizures. I did my best like you, he was on phenobarbital every 8 hours. At yhe end he was blind and deaf pretty much, but you would not know it... He had another dog to cue him and a lot of trust. He was actually a very secure and happy animal that would recover with no fuss. I always praised him and never showed worry, it helps. Your cat's attacks are not frequent 👍 May e search out the rare trigger event. Low blood sugar is one. He looks like a good cat 🐈
Cheers 🍻
@BlindCatSvetlana honestly videos like this that show how to properly handle a seizure for a cat is very valuable. I have been fortunate to not have had this particular issue with any of my pets but I have friends that do. One of my friends had a kitten that suddenly started having seizures and panicked and didn't know what to do. She knew she should take her cat to a vet, but she was terrified that if she did they would tell her to put her kitten down. I ended up convincing her to take him anyway because if they were being caused by something more severe but treatable the longer she waited the worse it would be. In the end he was put on medication that he responded well to and only has bouts of seizures a few times a year rather than several times a week. She did end up making a cat room for him when she wasn't at home though because he broke his leg falling off the indoor second floor balcony once while she was work. She and her vet concluded that he accidentally fell off of it either during or right after a seizure so she made the room for him while she wasn't in the house.
I‘m balling my eyes out, poor Charly. Bless his owner for being there and comforting him.
I'm not even gonna lie, I started crying when he stopped seizing, knowing he is probably exhausted from it. I've never thought of cats being able to have seizures, I have 2 cats and I would hate for mine to go through this! Well done for caring so much for him and giving him so much love!
yea even snakes can have seizures man this makes me so sad to see
Seizures are exhausting. Best wishes ♥️
@@l0velyalina_ damn we get it your parents don’t love you
@@l0velyalina_ you would’ve done the world a favor if you ‘died’ of laughter
@@l0velyalina_ speak in English pussy
My dog had seizures and passed away during one in 2020 and I had never been more depressed in my life than when that happened. Lost my job a week after. This brings back so many memories, but good ones of that little lad because seeing the care you gave him during it made me remember how much I loved him. Thanks for being a great owner and I send all my love to little Charlie cat.
My condolences to you on the loss of your precious Pup💙🐕❤️
May your dog Rest In Peace and meet you in the afterlife
I think it's worse when you have to put them down, because you spend a lifetime protecting them and making them happy, only to run to the point that nothing can be done for them, you can do nothing for him, no matter what resources you have.
My dog had benign liver cancer, but that didn't stop it from destroying his liver.
I used to do dog rescue and fostering for a long time, but when I had to put him down, I was done. I can't go through that again. Worst thing I've ever done.
Thanks for sharing. May your sweet dog rest. My condolences man, hope everything has been on a upward spiral. If not, Jesus will help and save you. Enjoy your days to come ❤️
I’m so sorry. Sounds like ur dog was lucky to have u. i hope ur doing ok
That was a rough one...
You held it together for him so so well. You're a good man through and through, and your family is lucky to have you in it
Can you explain what a seizure is
@@humanhuman7280 oh its like twitching (as you can see) and its uncontrollable, can be in different parts of your body, when your brain can't rlly control them properly at different times. Usually throughout ur whole body and can be triggered by a variety of things/conditions. Sometimes not very serious, just awful, however if you have a seizure in like ur heart/lungs (or other vital organs) it can be really dangerous, also if I get anything wrong everyone feel free to correct me but I think this is correct :)
@@humanhuman7280 a seizure is a nervous system issue that causes lots of basically… overcharge(?) in your body. It causes your muscles to lock up and start twitching uncontrollably and usually youre unconscious while this is going on.
I can feel the fear and exhaustion. Is there no cure? I want to help. Thank you sincerely for taking care of this beautiful being.
Aw, poor kitty 🥺 He looked absolutely exhausted by the time it stopped.
Glad he has such a good, caring family to look after him.
The condition is sad, but it makes me immensely happy that this cat has you as such a caring owner. It looks like he almost immediately calms down when you reassure him, and it really was amazing how soft and supportive you are. You care about them in the hard times, and they need and deserve someone like you.
It was sweet that his brother came over afterwards to give him some comfort and check if he was okay. I think that you did an amazing job handling it, and I could really hear how worried you were. Under yours and your wife's care, I'm sure that Charlie will live a long, happy life :)
Not to ruin ur comment, but always keep other animals away when one is having a seizer. They will often become confused or scared and attack the seizing animal.
@@yeetandskeet yeah but the cat came after he was done having a seizure
@@yeetandskeetKey word “Afterwards”
@@OGStarlightKY Why are you so cruel? Why don't you want to respect other people? Humanity is disgusting
@@OGStarlightKY Bruh get out of here, rude kid
omg this tore my heart out. I needed to watch this in the event that this ever happens to my cat. Thank you for posting this.
Poor Charlie, I literally started crying after seeing him. I’m happy that he’s in good hands.
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@Miku Anime is weak. Imagine this: Being so degenerate and so weak yourself that you call others weak for caring for an animal because you're insecure? Anime does wonders huh
@Miku Well all I can bet is i'm a much healthier and happier individual than you, anime worshipping dickhead. So, imma continue my merry day and keep smiling and not waste my valuable time no more on you. 😁
@Miku both are embarrassing.
@Miku get some therapy, shit-heel.
My cat recently passed due to a seizure, she was 12 and never had any prior complications... i did my best to comfort her as it happened, and it was really comforting to see that i did exactly what was shown here. thank you
she sounded like an angel, she really is one till this day, i hope she rests in piece
@@s0ftweb0982 she will, my friend. They are up there in heaven. Rest In Peace to your cat, Nick.
May God bless your cat and you.
Just curious, but how does a seizure kill?
@@liammq9548 something about stopping the organs from working. Like when you choke while having it, or your breathing stops. I searched things up and said dying from seizure is rare. Idk tho, its just google. You can find more info from there
Poor guy. He was terrified. Even his other cat friend was worried about him too. I sure hope he gets better. I’m sure he was glad you were there to help him calm down and come out of it. It helps to have someone you trust who cares about you close by during a seizure
HELLO THERE HOPE YOUR PUSSY CAT IS DOING WELL I LOVE CATS ALWAYS HAVE EVEN WHEN I WAS A CHILD
i bet that’s the best place the cat could be right now, your so gentle and sweet with him, and clearly know what your doing. That must be terrifying but at least we know he’s in a safe place❤️
I’m not much of a cat person but it still genuinely hurts my heart seeing any animal needlessly suffering. Poor thing 😢
@@juvnchy bro it's a comment section 🤦♂️
@@juvnchy woah ur so cool for saying that!!!!!!! crazy
What about humans?
It's not a thing
Seizures look painful but pain during a seizure is actually very rare. Hope this helps.
My husband and I had a 22 y/o, female, mini-Maine Coon cat. She was a failure to thrive cat. Extremely small but built like a Maine Coon with all the tufts and beautiful hair. I bathed her from day one and took over all her grooming needs. At age 19 she went deaf and started having seizures. I did the same thing you did, made sure she was safe, held her and reassured her with soft speech. At 22 she started seizing every day. She was truly suffering. We made the decision to put her to sleep. I still feel like I could have done more. I miss her every second of every day. RIP Sweet Girl.
bless you
I'm so sorry. one of my dogs died bc of epilepsy at just 2 years old. One day he just stopped moving and then fell over and started having a seizure. My family and I felt so helpless just watching as we couldn't do anything, but we were always there with him comforting him. Rest well buster, I wish you could have had a longer life and saw more in the world, but I'm glad we gave you everything we possibly could have given you 💯❤️.
Well, Buster had a great two years of you loving him. Although my kitty lived to 22, the last 3 months of her life was aweful. RIP, Buster and Minky.@@v_AsT
@@tiportangeles2696 RIP to the best loving and amazing companions in the world. It hurts so much, but knowing that we gave them a good life and they are now resting with no more pain is all we could ask for them🙏🏾❤️
@@v_AsTrip💚
As someone who plans to study as a vet tech, Im happy i found this. Some things, you just need to see instead of reading it in a textbook
This brings back so many memories. Thank you for doing this for him x
1:07 There's so much love and fear in those words... As a cat lover from the bottom of my heart, I can say that this guy really loves his cat and was really scared.
My cat died a few months ago and I felt so bad for Charlie when seeing this. I’m just glad he’s alive and he didn’t get hurt. I love how the other cat comforts Charlie after.
I feel for you, man. I lost my dog when I was 15 in 2022. She had a urinary tract infection and an ear infection, which meant it hurt every time she would try to go to the bathroom, and she could barely hear me when I would call her name. But now I know she's in a place where no disease or sickness can hurt her.
So that's why it pains me to see animals go through such pain like this.
I can hear the pain in your voice 😞 you’re doing good dad ! I know Charlie appreciates your presence ❤️
^ this
@AbbeyPlays45you aren't funny
@birdterence9948 "you aren't funny"
@AbbeyScaryVids12STFU.
@AbbeyScaryVids12get a life skeezer
Omg. I love cats and this hurts to see. I hope he gets better. We love you Charlie! ❤😭🤧
Im a fully grown man reduced to tears .. the fact animals don't have the brain power to understand what is happening makes me feel sad for the little dude I just wanna give him a hug.
You must be one of them new age men, you know, with tits an a vagina
Lol
@@AW-jy4bt ?
I don't think anyone has the brain power to understand what's happening when they have a seizure. :(
@@crusaderslayer ?
There’s people that make videos like this for themselves(make money) BUT you KNOW this guy literally just cares about animals and these videos are showing a glimpse into his life. Keep the videos coming.
Thanks. There are a lot of cynical types who think it's all for money or "the views". As far as money is concerned this channel makes very little due to the young age of the audience. As opposed to my chihuahua channel that makes like 10x the revenue for the same number of views. In fact, I turned monetization of this video down to the bare minimum that's possible. I'm also not at all a view chaser. I never chase trends and I get very little satisfaction out of view counts (notice I don't have a tiktok account?). I've been adopting/fostering special needs animals since I was a teen, and this really is just a glimpse of the day-to-day reality of living with animals with special needs. My wife and I originally met when I met her extremely disabled cat with twisted limbs, who was unable to walk. I knew she was a true lover of animals, and I was hooked.
I'd understand those people's criticisms if all I posted was videos like this. But this channel has existed for a year and a half, and this is the only time I've ever shown a video of a seizure. Between my 3 partnered channels and 600~ videos I've only shown two "upsetting" videos like this ever. This one and my chihuahua's PTSD episode.
@@BlindCatSvetlana either way. Views are how we eat it doesn't show the amount of love you have for animals. Your a great guy regardless ‼️take care God bless you and Charles. Amen.
What how tf you know that weirdo
I legit saw the thumbnail & came in ready to criticize. There is a lot of animal abuse on UA-cam passed off as "hero saviors" that swoop in to save animal.
But I don't get the fake or setup vibe. I don't even get the vibe he wanted to film it.
Hope Charlie Cat is doing better. Scary
He probably eats animals sooo not so much.
As a girl with temporal lobe epilepsy I applaud you for looking after this sweet cat so kindly and sensitively, thank you for your service
I think some people are
I am conscious when I have focal seizures, but not tonic clonic/grand Mal seizures like this cat is having!
@@Ellie4MuselOl Yo, hello. How are you ? Wish you are doing great. May i ask some questions to you ab seziures and epilepsy ?
So you just kind of wake up afterward and find out what happened? Your consciousness is disabled through the episode?
I would imagine that's tremendously disruptive. Are there any triggers you're aware of? Or does it just happen randomly?
I'm sorry, life is cruel in so many ways, these poor innocent creatures deserve the most we could ever possibly give them. Thank you for being there for him in his moment of need, letting him know he's not alone. Thank you.
because the world we live in is a world of survival where only healthy and strong creatures survive. Weak creatures simply die
Cats kill small animals often
Stfu with animal pity. Animal Franky don't care for you.
Innocent?... Animals are not little children pal, especially not predatory animals. Cats murder other creatures, sometimes just for the fun of it. I agree with you that they should not be suffering. But please.
@@deckofcards87 They are innocent bc unlike humans they cannot reason... but i guess you could make an argument about humans doing it nowadays though.
i still remember when i caught my old step dads dog having a seizure it is scary. I'm glad i knew what to do back then, and it's nice seeing someone being able to comfort their pet like this during a troubling time. Best wishes.
The pain in your voice dude.. I hope things get well for both you and Charlie. ❤️❤️
You have broad shoulders, Andy, and a heart of gold. Awful for you both to experience, but a great thing that your are there to comfort and look after him. Not just at that moment, mind, but every day. ❤
Thank you ❤
He needs those shoulders to carry the love for his cat(s)
This is incredibly painful to see and I know how it feels just watching feeling helpless.
My dog also gets seizures and it's always hard to watch.
But I want you to know being there for them and comforting them does mean something to them. So you are helping even when you feel helpless.
If my mom ruined my hair like that, I'd be having seizures every day too.
What is wrong with you
@@shinyhunteraleccalm down snowflake
I was tearing up while watching this. I hate seeing animals suffer. At least Charlie has you as an owner like you!
Ya same..... ❤
This makes me miss my old 2 cats who died in 2017,❤ they were good boys😢
seizures can be pretty bad, i dont advise picking animals up if they do experience it, but, as an example, this dude did the right thing, comforting the kitty instead of picking it up or trying to make it stand :>
Hes putting his hand under its head so it doesn't continuously bang it on the ground. That's what your supposed to do when people have seizures to. Protect their head.
my bird has seizures and he has tells right before it happens so i usually try to cup him in my hands, he's pretty small so im not super worried about him biting me on accident but i still avoid it, i just dont want him to fall off of his perch
he doesnt like me and will bite me normally as he prefers my parents, but right before and for about an hour after he'll let me comfort him including neck scritches and just chillin on my stomach
he only has seizures once every 4-5 months so its never a worry, vet doesnt wanna give him medicine unless it becomes more often or harmful as he is an old bird
@@KingDogelll yeah my dad have epilepsy , i know how to take care of a person having seizures
@@TroXieVal28 we just have to let it happen if its going in the process, and wait till they are done and comfort them
@@FluffyCoconut yeah bro , im 15 yo , and after watching it happen so many times , that i now know how to handle :)
Most people don't understand that animal companionship requires an emotional, medical, and financial commitment for the entirety of the animals life. I appreciate that Charlie is receiving that care. It's not for anyone to judge the circumstance because, aside from Charlie, you're interpreting the condition and behavior and ensuring proper care with experts. I hope all is well or at the very least, improving. Take care!
Being poor shouldn't disqualify you from having a pet/being able to take care of it. Privatized, purely for profit healthcare of any kind is pure evil.
Well said
Is it that they don't understand or that they don't care enough?
This must be so hard for you to deal with god bless you man
This absolutely breaks my heart. I'm so glad you are so gentle and loving toward him. That alone will help him through. God bless.
Don't be sad. The events are not traumatic unless they fall. Just as with people our purpose as companions is guide them back to functional awareness. It's a role of great honor because they are entrusting us with their safe keeping. I have done this a for classmates and coworkers.
no it won't
Yes it will. My dog had seizures and gently talking to him and petting him helped to calm him.
I know he appreciates you being there for him during these episodes.