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There's nothing funny about narcolepsy. Those who suffer from the disorder have to worry about falling asleep while driving or operating heavy machinery. And woe to the narcoleptic smoker, who lives in constant fear of accidental self-immolation. When narcolepsy happens to cats, though, we can feel free to laugh. Because there's nothing an indoor cat does that would put it in danger if it suddenly zonked. It's either gonna fall asleep while it's eating or fall asleep while it's just lying there. Here, the latter is demonstrated to hilarious effect. More Sleepy Cat Videos ...

Getty Images Animal lovers have a special place in their hearts for viral videos of cute creatures uncontrollably falling asleep. But there's a difference between a tired animal and a narcoleptic one, and the obscure condition does indeed affect non-humans, specifically canines. The routine is predictable and almost constant: a dog seems healthy, happy and active, then suddenly lapses into immobility and deep sleep. Skeeter the poodle is one such example. "Inside Edition" has highlighted the struggles that Skeeter endures while trying to accomplish the most basic of canine tasks, like going for a walk or climbing onto a couch to cuddle. Skeeter's story might seem absurd or even humorous ...