Fainting Cats

[Pietastervw]

you thought the goats were funny


[YOUTUBE][ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CC_9aFuEkA&feature=player_embedded"]YouTube - fainting goat kittens - original video[/ame][/YOUTUBE]

 

[r3db4r0n]

Don't the goats do it as a defense mechanism? This seems more like seizure

 

[Pietastervw]

"at the slightest sound, the kittens respond by collapsing and falling into a rigid paralysis which lasts about a minute before they return to normal. This condition has hardly ever before been diagnosed in a cat, is rarely found in dogs and is more common in goats. The kittens are able to walk, but they cannot run or jump. aside from this they are normal. sad to report that the black and white kitten (spike) died on 27th october from respiratory failure. thanks for all the kind messages."

 

[r3db4r0n]

Insightful but very odd, thanks for sharing

 

[Chas]

I believe Bose will soon be offering noise canceling ear-buds for animals suffering this devastating malady - I'm proud to say our research facility provided the landmark research in this remarkable device and Bose offers it at a reasonable price because of numerous grants received. I believe for those who qualify, the cost has been held down to just under 15,000 USD per set. Check the Bose Site for more info.

Con Safos

 

[Treinenwj]

Did you just say that $15,000 was a reasonable price for headphones for a cat?!?