Cat advice

[worsleyweb]

My Bengal having a kip! Love her to bits. Best thing I have done for a while.

 

[bavarian blue]

My Bengal having a kip! Love her to bits. Best thing I have done for a while.

Lovely photo.

 

[Saddleworth2]

Got a kitten for my little girls birthday back in May, had never owned a cat or any pet other than a goldfish before. She can be a pain with biting feet although this is rare and she seems to have calmed down now she goes out.

She has taken to going out really well. Always comes back but she lost her collar the other day, got a phone call yesterday telling us the collar had been found, she’d walked into someone’s conservatory and their cat chased her out and they had a fight, although she didn’t seem off or have any injuries. She doesn’t go that way now when she goes out (in peoples gardens and along our back wall) but instead climbs over the fence and goes out front, which is making me worried about cars etc.

She’s an affectionate cat most of the time, but like has been said she does not drink enough water. May have to invest in one of them running water things someone mentioned.

Elevate her water dish an inch or so. They find drinking more comfortable in that position. Ours was the same as yours, would only drink from the tap. My wife read about them liking a higher Position to drink from, bought a new water bowl and Bob’s your uncle. She drinks like a fish now.

 

[Octavian]

Sorry to bring the mood down but I’m on my way in an hour to visit the vets.

my cat was killed by a car two nights ago and going to see her, then deciding on cremation details.

To say I’m gutted is an understatement, I’ve cried more than when human family members have died (non immediate).

Has anyone else been through this and know when it gets easier as I’m really struggling.

think I’ve reached an age now where anything sets me off.

 

[mexico1970]

Sorry to bring the mood down but I’m on my way in an hour to visit the vets.

my cat was killed by a car two nights ago and going to see her, then deciding on cremation details.

To say I’m gutted is an understatement, I’ve cried more than when human family members have died (non immediate).

Has anyone else been through this and know when it gets easier as I’m really struggling.

think I’ve reached an age now where anything sets me off.

Loss is a part of being a pet owner, it's sad but it's true. The one thing you can look back on is that the Cat had a good life, or as good a life as you gave it.

Lost a Cat to cancer 6 months ago and I still can't really talk about it, and I think to myself "Grow up man" it's a bloody Cat.

But it isn't just a Cat, give yourself time mate, the fact you care makes you human.

 

[Saddleworth2]

Sorry to bring the mood down but I’m on my way in an hour to visit the vets.

my cat was killed by a car two nights ago and going to see her, then deciding on cremation details.

To say I’m gutted is an understatement, I’ve cried more than when human family members have died (non immediate).

Has anyone else been through this and know when it gets easier as I’m really struggling.

think I’ve reached an age now where anything sets me off.

It will get better through time. No doubting it’s a hell of a hole in your life. Remember all of the pleasure she gave you rather than the end. We found that helped.

We got a new kitten about two years after our tortoiseshell died. She is now 5 years old, daft as a brush and has a nightly ritual of being shooed round the rug. If my neighbours could see me giving her a real kicking every night I would be reported. She loves being flipped round and round. As I said, totally mental but we love her.

 

[kaz7]

Sorry to bring the mood down but I’m on my way in an hour to visit the vets.

my cat was killed by a car two nights ago and going to see her, then deciding on cremation details.

To say I’m gutted is an understatement, I’ve cried more than when human family members have died (non immediate).

Has anyone else been through this and know when it gets easier as I’m really struggling.

think I’ve reached an age now where anything sets me off.

my silva was killed by a car last year , the shock was immense , once you get the ashes back it feels like they are home and gives comfort , get an individual cremation and the vets can give you paw prints etc, it does get easier with time but it takes time

 

[Octavian]

Thanks guys. I know everyone says this but she was genuinely the best cat I’ve had. Like a friendly puppy, all over you with affection.

Only 2 years old and died violently so that’s making me worse. I just keep trying to remember it was quick.

Vet said I should prepare myself as it’s not going to be pretty but I feel like I’ve abandoned her not going.

I’m even welling up now typing this.

 

[kaz7]

Thanks guys. I know everyone says this but she was genuinely the best cat I’ve had. Like a friendly puppy, all over you with affection.

Only 2 years old and died violently so that’s making me worse. I just keep trying to remember it was quick.

Vet said I should prepare myself as it’s not going to be pretty but I feel like I’ve abandoned her not going.

I’m even welling up now typing this.

Ask she is wrapped in a blanket ,i looked and regret it ,it was quick and that is a blessing under the circumstances , both mine (sky 21 and silva 7) took a big piece of my heart with them ,ihave merlin now and he is daft as a brush but i love him so much,later if you can adopt again then do as it will help you heal

 

[ob]

Sorry to bring the mood down but I’m on my way in an hour to visit the vets.

my cat was killed by a car two nights ago and going to see her, then deciding on cremation details.

To say I’m gutted is an understatement, I’ve cried more than when human family members have died (non immediate).

Has anyone else been through this and know when it gets easier as I’m really struggling.

think I’ve reached an age now where anything sets me off.

So sorry to hear this, I can't begin to imagine not having mine about. We have barely left each others side since we rescued her about 4 months ago. Hope you're ok mate