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Anyone Have A Cat As An Emotional Service Animal?
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I have fear this sounds ridiculous but I'm asking anyhow...I always read about service dogs. Myself, I'm a cat lover. I have read about cats being certifies as emotional support animals but wanted to hear the experience and stories of anyone with epilepsy that has a cat and how it has been useful for them. I travel a few times a year and have to leave my cats at home, not that I would travel with all of them but to have one with me would be amazing! I get stressed out when not around familiar… read more

posted February 26, 2018
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I do! Hes a wonderful help. When ive come home to him post-seizure, he makes sure im comfortable, happy, and safe.

posted March 24, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

An animal is great support for anything-anybody. Other people that have a medical problems use dogs for help. A seeing eye dog-etc. Emotional support is something any animal can give its owner.

posted February 27, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

i have a dog, 2 cats, 2 birds and a lot of small animals. there is a lot of animals that is a service animal. its just dogs and monkeys are the best choice because they train easier then the other animals.

posted February 27, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My baby is my world. Hes so loving

posted March 26, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Thank you Libby! I had a NeurPace put in on Monday. When I got home, my babies have done nothing but loving me! ❤️

posted March 25, 2018

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