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Hairless cat with no eyeballs becomes an internet sensation - has an army of fans on Insta, TikTok & Facebook
The feline was diagnosed with Feline Herpes Virus (FHV) and corneal ulcer in both his eyes.
by Times Now DigitalThe visuals you are about to see may remind you of an 80s horror flick, that featured well-designed props and rubber suits to make creatures look real. Except, in this case, it's not a fictional account, it's very real.
Pictures and videos of a hairless cat with no eyeballs have gone massively viral on social media. Jasper has become an internet sensation and has amassed a huge fan following on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook for his unusual looks.
Jasper was just two years old and 'seemingly healthy' when he was adopted by his owner Kelli. But after a couple of years, the feline was diagnosed with Feline Herpes Virus (FHV) and corneal ulcer in his right eye, which turned severe in a few months.
The condition of his eye became so bad, it had to be removed to prevent further infection. In 2018, even his second eye needed removal after it was diagnosed with the same condition.
Surprisingly, Jasper has coped and adapted very well with his condition to make millions of cat lovers around the world hopeful and happy.
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“It was a terrifying experience trying to figure out what was going on, why he woke me up spinning in circles, but the diagnosis was a relief. The cause is unknown, which is unfortunately common, but it means it wasn't caused by any of the awful things that we know can cause one,” the feline’s owner wrote on Facebook.
Although Jasper suffered a mile stroke in 2019, he has now almost fully recovered. He is 12 years old and vets believe he has a few more years to go due to his improved condition.
As for his social media popularity, Jasper has over 72,900 followers on Instagram, more than 50,000 on TikTok, and 12,000 on Facebook.
Jasper owner shares regular updates about his health on all three websites.