Cat Comforts Owner by Detecting Her Seizures Before They Happen
When Issy experienced her first seizure in November 2024, it left her with more questions than answers. The sudden onset of episodes changed the rhythm of her daily life, creating a sense of uncertainty that made even familiar routines feel unfamiliar. She told Newsweek that the condition felt isolating, especially as the seizures continued and she tried to understand what life with them would look like. What she did not expect was the quiet comfort that would come from her cat, Bobby, who slowly began to notice the signs she could not always see.
Issy said that Bobby started alerting her to major seizures by staring intently at her in the moments before one began. Over time, he added more signals, such as kneading, meowing, or cuddling, behaviors that seemed small at first but soon revealed a deeper pattern. Although he does not detect every type of seizure, he consistently responds to her larger focal and tonic clonic episodes, the ones that bring muscle stiffness, shaking, and a loss of awareness. His instincts, despite no formal training, offered her a sense of reassurance she had not found in anything else.
One of his most powerful moments of support was captured on a home camera. In her October 18 TikTok video, Issy shared footage of Bobby stepping onto her while she slept, just seconds before a full body seizure began. He remained with her throughout the entire episode, gently making biscuits when it ended as she regained consciousness. He then curled behind her for the rest of the night to keep her safely on her side. His presence transformed a frightening experience into something she could face with a little more courage.
Issy said that the companionship Bobby provides helps ease the emotional weight of navigating a seizure disorder. She originally fostered him through the Colorado Feline Foster Rescue, never imagining he would become so attuned to her needs. What amazes her most is that he learned none of this from training. He simply responded to her life as it unfolded. Experts do not fully agree on whether cats can reliably detect seizures, but many believe their exceptional sense of smell helps them notice chemical changes in the body before an episode occurs.
Viewers online were moved by Bobby’s awareness and devotion. The TikTok video gained more than six million views and thousands of comments from people who felt touched by his instinctive acts of care. For Issy, his support carries a deeper meaning. Living with a seizure disorder has been difficult, but having Bobby beside her helps her feel less alone as she adapts to her new reality. His quiet companionship brings moments of peace during a time filled with uncertainty, reminding her that comfort can sometimes come from the most unexpected places.
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@issybellyycats cant become service animals because theyre ‘untrainable’. mr. bob never needed to be trained, he always tries his best to protect me
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