Last night my cat woke me up and would not let me go back to sleep or just sit under the fan. She kept hitting me until I was awake enough to realize I was having a low blood sugar attack. She followed me to the bathroom and into the kitchen and waited for me to get something to eat. After I eat and drank she just laid down on the floor like nothing was wrong. After feeling better I went back to bed and she laid next to me the rest of the night. Is this common for cats? My other cat could care less.
2006-10-20 01:04:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
I have heard of cats doing this "watching" for their diebetic companions - documented cases. So much so that there is research going on now checking and testing how cats' (and dogs') can detect diebetes blood sugar levels and even cancer. I just knew that God placed our animal companions with us for much more tha the sheer pleasure of their company.
You should document your case story and submit it to "Animal Miracles" or some such TV show. I/m sure lots of people will benefit.
How blessed you are in your cat (as for your other cat, I am sure he cares except he knows that the alpha cat has appropriated the job to herself and will not suffer interferance!).
2006-10-20 01:35:15 · answer #1 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's really awesome. I'm sure she had a purpose to waking you up... probably she didn't know what was wrong but knew that SOMETHING was amiss. You know, there are dogs that can detect cancer in its early stages, let people know when they are going to have an epileptic seizure ahead of time... things like that. So obviously something in our bodies sends out some kind of alarm that they can pick up on. So why not cats?
I've known cats also to play nursemaid to people when they are just plain sick. They will stay by your side for love and comfort and warmth. You can't convince me that they don't really care :)
2006-10-20 01:19:46 · answer #2 · answered by Tabikat 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they do. My senior cat did her best to take care of me when I had a viral infection a few months ago. I was too sick to get out of bed, so she kept an eye on the cable guy while he was fixing my internet connection.
2006-10-20 01:34:26 · answer #3 · answered by Liza 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some animal just do this. They love us so much that they care about how we feel. I don't know how they know but my dogs have alerted me when my blood sugar got too low. It is good to have an animal like this around.
2006-10-20 01:16:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some diabetics actually have dogs trained to sense an attack coming on... yes animals can sense these things. I'm sure your other cat knew you were being taken care of. =)
2006-10-20 01:46:01 · answer #5 · answered by fullofsugaw 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats are very sensitive animals and have the ability to know when something is wrong when in relation to the human they love. It is due to a special bond and their natural physic ability.
2006-10-20 01:28:30 · answer #6 · answered by hoboux 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of my cats is not a lap cat at all. When I returned from having my mastectomy Kinsey would not leave my side when I was on the couch. I felt it was unusually "protective" of him to need to be near me and feel I was OK.
2006-10-20 01:16:04 · answer #7 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Interesting question - I have a friend who has type one diabetes, and her cats watch after her, too. That is *exactly* what your kitty is doing! Lucky you!
Give her a great big smooch for helping you out!
2006-10-20 01:12:22 · answer #8 · answered by Ragdoll Kitty 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was weeping just three hours ago, and my little ferile penny, she's a love, well she just cuddled up and purred til I felt better, sure she bit me but it was worth it
2006-10-20 01:17:25 · answer #9 · answered by Roscoe P Coletrain..yip yip 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really think animals (Pets) know when you are silly the can feel the vibs from you
2006-10-20 03:08:26 · answer #10 · answered by Beth B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋