Autism in cats

I've never heard of a case of "autism" in any kind of pet. Perhaps your cat has a form of Cerebellar hypoplasia? This is a neurological condition that while a cat can live a relatively normal life, the animal will be "wobbly", that is their motor function won't be too keen--does your cat display such behavior? Also there are all degrees of such a condition, from relatively mild to more extreme

My roomie bottle fed a kitten who's mom refused her, turned out she had a hip problem. Now, about new things, I once heard about a blind cat who didn't handle change well, even a new smelling thing would send him hissing and hiding or attacking if it were forced on him. I have never had a disabled cat myself, but even my normal cats are often wary of new things in their space. I had one cat who hid every time we moved furniture or even did a serious cleaning because, well, we think anyway, she thought we were going to move again.

I dont know and have never heard of such thing in a cat but anything is possible.I am just amazed to hear that you take such good care of your cat to safe guard it.May you enjoy every minute with you little guy and everything works out fine.

The only time my cats seem to have a funny spell of chase when there is nothing about to chase, is when it is really windy.Mind you my new Ragdoll cats tend to fetch balls of paper that i roll up and carry them, perhaps they think they are a dog.It is great that you still look after the cat, as i know that some people would not as they are not as kind as you.

Yes. I believe that cats have Asperger's, which is also in the autism spectrum (think high-functioning autism). My cat, who is only 2 years old, has "issues" and does all the things you say your cat is doing. Allegro can only handle visitors if she is in the laundry as that is her 'safe place'. If she is outside and hears a strange noise, she freaks out. We had a friend come over and I was holding her whilst standing in the driveway. She started growling and hissing, even her tailed boofed right up like a squirrel's - I had to take her inside before they got to the door as she was so tense. . . Autism is manageable - I have a son with autism so I am handling Allegro quite well. Like you, I try to limit anything that will trigger her. She will only eat one brand of cat food but has started trying new things (like raw meat, used to freak her out, LOL!). When visitors come over and have to go to the toilet (and through the laundry), I jokingly warn them about my "Neurotic" cat, just in case she hisses at the them ;-) About a month ago, we had a party for my hubby's birthday and had some friends come over. Because there was going to be loud noise and people going into the laundry, I put Allegro and Smokey (our little kitten) into a different room for the evening. She didn't like it and it did freak her out a bit, but it was better than her going totally hay-wire, running off and getting lost. All the best =D

how does a cat get in this situaiton smh

Aw well first off its great that you took care of the little thing. The mother probably would of let him die ): anyways. I believe that could be totally possible. Since he was born with some problems its most likely from them.