Gesta the Cocker Spaniel Has a Rare Form of Narcolepsy

Gesta, a Cocker Spaniel, lives with a rare form of narcolepsy that causes him to fall asleep immediately when he experiences intense emotions. The provided footage shows the dog in various environments, including a forest trail and a fenced-in area, where he suddenly loses muscle control and collapses into a nap. This condition, often associated with cataplexy in dogs, is triggered by excitement or other strong emotional responses, causing the animal to enter a state of sleep to recover. While the episodes appear sudden and dramatic, they are a known manifestation of his neurological condition.