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"Widowed" cat will not stop crying
Hi,
Until 2 months ago, I had 2 wonderful older cats. The 15 year old male was finally put down when his cancer was too much for both of us. My 17 year old spayed female cat, who has been left behind, now howls deep gutteral meows on and off all day and night. I thought after a few months it would improve, but it has not. I go to find her and she will be sitting on the edge of the counter howling with all of her might. I will pick her up and cuddle or take her back to bed, and she will purr and be fine, but within an hour, she will be at it again. I know she has been traumatized by losing her friend, but I just don't know what else to do to console her. Does anyone have any suggestions? Love and treats just doesn't seem to be working and I have no interest in bringing another cat into the house as a replacement. It is obvious she is miserable, and I hate to see my sweetheart in so much pain. Thanks in advance to all responders - I am at a loss. |
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"Mimi" wrote: ...but I just don't know what else to do to console her. Sure you do, but you don't want to do it. I understand. I "had no interest" in adopting another cat when my cat died at age 20--until two months had passed. Maybe everyone has their own inner time table for this sort of thing. Maybe you will never want another cat, but I hope not. You know there are so many kittens and adults who need you, and while no cat can replace your sweet boy, one might come to be your heart's delight just the same. Your kitty is lonely for her lost companion. He will never be replaced for her either, but another cat who needs a home could at least distract her. When you are ready, if you ever are, please consider opening your broken heart to another kitty. It helped mine to heal. Don't want a kitten due to the hassle of training one? Get a young adult that has been socialized at a no-kill shelter, if they have one in your area. Sweetest, best behaved, most grateful cats ever. |
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"Mimi" wrote: ...but I just don't know what else to do to console her. Sure you do, but you don't want to do it. I understand. I "had no interest" in adopting another cat when my cat died at age 20--until two months had passed. Maybe everyone has their own inner time table for this sort of thing. Maybe you will never want another cat, but I hope not. You know there are so many kittens and adults who need you, and while no cat can replace your sweet boy, one might come to be your heart's delight just the same. Your kitty is lonely for her lost companion. He will never be replaced for her either, but another cat who needs a home could at least distract her. When you are ready, if you ever are, please consider opening your broken heart to another kitty. It helped mine to heal. Don't want a kitten due to the hassle of training one? Get a young adult that has been socialized at a no-kill shelter, if they have one in your area. Sweetest, best behaved, most grateful cats ever. |
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My 17 year old spayed female cat, who has been left behind, now howls deep gutteral meows on and off all day and night. I thought after a few months it would improve, but it has not. I go to find her and she will be sitting on the edge of the counter howling with all of her might. I will pick her up and cuddle or take her back to bed, and she will purr and be fine, but within an hour, she will be at it again. I know she has been traumatized by losing her friend, but I just don't know what else to do to console her. Does anyone have any suggestions? Love and treats just doesn't seem to be working and I have no interest in bringing another cat into the house as a replacement. It is obvious she is miserable, and I hate to see my sweetheart in so much pain. You should take your cat to the vet and have some bloodwork done, especially to check for thyroid function. With any cat, but especially one that is as old as yours, it is important to rule out a health issue first before assuming it is behavioral. Cats with hyperthyroidism, which occurs almost exclusively in cats that are 10 or older, exhibit symptoms such as howling and excessive vocalization. The fact that this occurred soon after she lost her friend may only be a coincidence and unrelated. Megan "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray |
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My 17 year old spayed female cat, who has been left behind, now howls deep gutteral meows on and off all day and night. I thought after a few months it would improve, but it has not. I go to find her and she will be sitting on the edge of the counter howling with all of her might. I will pick her up and cuddle or take her back to bed, and she will purr and be fine, but within an hour, she will be at it again. I know she has been traumatized by losing her friend, but I just don't know what else to do to console her. Does anyone have any suggestions? Love and treats just doesn't seem to be working and I have no interest in bringing another cat into the house as a replacement. It is obvious she is miserable, and I hate to see my sweetheart in so much pain. You should take your cat to the vet and have some bloodwork done, especially to check for thyroid function. With any cat, but especially one that is as old as yours, it is important to rule out a health issue first before assuming it is behavioral. Cats with hyperthyroidism, which occurs almost exclusively in cats that are 10 or older, exhibit symptoms such as howling and excessive vocalization. The fact that this occurred soon after she lost her friend may only be a coincidence and unrelated. Megan "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray |
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"Mimi" wrote in message om... Hi, Until 2 months ago, I had 2 wonderful older cats. The 15 year old male was finally put down when his cancer was too much for both of us. My 17 year old spayed female cat, who has been left behind, now howls deep gutteral meows on and off all day and night. I thought after a few months it would improve, but it has not. I go to find her and she will be sitting on the edge of the counter howling with all of her might. I will pick her up and cuddle or take her back to bed, and she will purr and be fine, but within an hour, she will be at it again. I know she has been traumatized by losing her friend, but I just don't know what else to do to console her. Does anyone have any suggestions? Love and treats just doesn't seem to be working and I have no interest in bringing another cat into the house as a replacement. It is obvious she is miserable, and I hate to see my sweetheart in so much pain. Thanks in advance to all responders - I am at a loss. Have her checked by a vet for health issues. Then go to a shelter and find an "unadoptible" senior cat that would otherwise be euthanized. People want kittens and these older cats who have so much love to give are often at shelters for months, deteriorating the whole time, simply because they are "old". Sadly, it sorta correlates with how our culture treats older humans as well. |
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"Mimi" wrote in message om... Hi, Until 2 months ago, I had 2 wonderful older cats. The 15 year old male was finally put down when his cancer was too much for both of us. My 17 year old spayed female cat, who has been left behind, now howls deep gutteral meows on and off all day and night. I thought after a few months it would improve, but it has not. I go to find her and she will be sitting on the edge of the counter howling with all of her might. I will pick her up and cuddle or take her back to bed, and she will purr and be fine, but within an hour, she will be at it again. I know she has been traumatized by losing her friend, but I just don't know what else to do to console her. Does anyone have any suggestions? Love and treats just doesn't seem to be working and I have no interest in bringing another cat into the house as a replacement. It is obvious she is miserable, and I hate to see my sweetheart in so much pain. Thanks in advance to all responders - I am at a loss. Have her checked by a vet for health issues. Then go to a shelter and find an "unadoptible" senior cat that would otherwise be euthanized. People want kittens and these older cats who have so much love to give are often at shelters for months, deteriorating the whole time, simply because they are "old". Sadly, it sorta correlates with how our culture treats older humans as well. |
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Mimi wrote:
Hi, Until 2 months ago, I had 2 wonderful older cats. The 15 year old male was finally put down when his cancer was too much for both of us. My 17 year old spayed female cat, who has been left behind, now howls deep gutteral meows on and off all day and night. I thought after a few months it would improve, but it has not. I go to find her and she will be sitting on the edge of the counter howling with all of her might. I will pick her up and cuddle or take her back to bed, and she will purr and be fine, but within an hour, she will be at it again. I know she has been traumatized by losing her friend, but I just don't know what else to do to console her. Does anyone have any suggestions? Love and treats just doesn't seem to be working and I have no interest in bringing another cat into the house as a replacement. Unfortunately, that is the one thing that will likely work... providing another companion. It is obvious she is miserable, and I hate to see my sweetheart in so much pain. Thanks in advance to all responders - I am at a loss. -- "Its the bugs that keep it running." -Joe Canuck |
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Mimi wrote:
Hi, Until 2 months ago, I had 2 wonderful older cats. The 15 year old male was finally put down when his cancer was too much for both of us. My 17 year old spayed female cat, who has been left behind, now howls deep gutteral meows on and off all day and night. I thought after a few months it would improve, but it has not. I go to find her and she will be sitting on the edge of the counter howling with all of her might. I will pick her up and cuddle or take her back to bed, and she will purr and be fine, but within an hour, she will be at it again. I know she has been traumatized by losing her friend, but I just don't know what else to do to console her. Does anyone have any suggestions? Love and treats just doesn't seem to be working and I have no interest in bringing another cat into the house as a replacement. Unfortunately, that is the one thing that will likely work... providing another companion. It is obvious she is miserable, and I hate to see my sweetheart in so much pain. Thanks in advance to all responders - I am at a loss. -- "Its the bugs that keep it running." -Joe Canuck |
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I agree. Have her see a vet to rule out hyperthyroidism.
Gail wrote in message ... My 17 year old spayed female cat, who has been left behind, now howls deep gutteral meows on and off all day and night. I thought after a few months it would improve, but it has not. I go to find her and she will be sitting on the edge of the counter howling with all of her might. I will pick her up and cuddle or take her back to bed, and she will purr and be fine, but within an hour, she will be at it again. I know she has been traumatized by losing her friend, but I just don't know what else to do to console her. Does anyone have any suggestions? Love and treats just doesn't seem to be working and I have no interest in bringing another cat into the house as a replacement. It is obvious she is miserable, and I hate to see my sweetheart in so much pain. You should take your cat to the vet and have some bloodwork done, especially to check for thyroid function. With any cat, but especially one that is as old as yours, it is important to rule out a health issue first before assuming it is behavioral. Cats with hyperthyroidism, which occurs almost exclusively in cats that are 10 or older, exhibit symptoms such as howling and excessive vocalization. The fact that this occurred soon after she lost her friend may only be a coincidence and unrelated. Megan "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray |
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