When she films her cat lying on the bed, totally amorphous, Rebecca Gladstone does not immediately realize that something is wrong. This moment, posted on Tiktok, seemed to be fun first: we see Luna, her young tiger cat, who does not move with a hair, eyes closed, as plunged into deep sleep.
But in a few seconds, the video takes a disturbing turn. Luna does not answer, remains soft and unconscious. Rebecca tries to stimulate him, without success. It is only when she raises him that he suddenly resumes her minds, as if nothing had happened. A disturbing scene … which was quick to panic Internet users.
A viral video that sparked the alert
25 years old and installed in Miami (United States), Rebecca shared this video on June 15. In two days, it exceeded 7.8 million views. Many comments alerted her: this inertia was not a game, and deserved a real veterinary consultation.
By overlapping online reactions with her own research, the young woman realized that this episode could be linked to a serious disorder. She had already observed unexplained tremors in Luna in the past, but the analyzes had not revealed anything abnormal.
The next day, she contacted a neurologist and shares the images. According to him, the situation does not require an immediate appointment, but follow-up remains advised. As a precaution, she decides to take Luna to her usual veterinarian, then to the emergency room.
Several medical tracks
The veterinarian first suspected diabetes, but also evokes other potential causes. A complete blood test is prescribed, as well as cardiac tests, including an electrocardiogram and an ultrasound. The team detects a poor response in terms of front legs, a possible sign of a neurological disorder.
In addition, Luna had been tested positive for toxoplasmosis a few weeks earlier. The prescribed treatments had been stopped too early on medical advice. A new antibiotic is then offered, although specialists doubt that this infection is responsible for current symptoms.
Despite these exams, no clear conclusion could be drawn. Even today, Luna continues to have similar episodes. Apart from that, he remains player and active, as if nothing had happened. Rebecca awaits the latest analysis results while remaining in connection with the various veterinarians involved to take no risk with the health of his tomcat.
