A pet that has vision issues or only one eye, is deaf or missing a limb or maybe even a health condition that requires daily medications like diabetes or hyperthyroidism can classify a cat as special needs. There are many different conditions that can classify a cat as “special needs”. The definition of special needs means that they require a different level of care from that of a “normal” cat. Either way, they may need some extra TLC but that doesn’t mean that they are any less of a wonderful companion that deserves all the love and affection you can offer.