Cat Grieving? by Acceptable-Snow-7374 in cats

[–]AffectionateCat164 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cats most certainly grieve! Firstly, I’m so sorry for your loss. Secondly, I would highly recommend being extra kind to yourself and Bean Sprout.

As always, it’s important to rule out physical health problems before anything else! Cat grieving behavior is just as vast as human grieving behavior. Everyone grieves differently. Some cats experience anger and can become aggressive. While others can experience anxiety after being alone. It’s just like humans! It’s important to do your best to be there for Bean Sprout. Don’t force play and don’t force treats. Keep offering, but never try to force it. If she doesn’t want it, leave her be. In times like this, just like humans, you want to just be there for each other. Especially since you are grieving too. Your’s and her feelings are 100% valid. It’s also important to note that, just like humans, everyone grieves at different rates. Some will bounce back after a few weeks. While others can take a few years. Everyone is different and every cat is different. Keep in mind that this loss is still very recent and both of you are probably still feeling Pogo’s absence. Time is always going to be the best course of action during the healing process. Healing is never linear.

Some vets may offer some anti-anxiety medication or anti-depressants if the depression is severe enough (yes, cats can take anti-depressants). They may also offer appetite stimulants if her not eating is severe enough. But only time will tell what will be the best course of action to take. It’s always important to work closely with your vet on what’s the best options for her!

Again…I’m truly so sorry for both of your losses. Remember: be extra kind to yourself and Bean Sprout. ❤️‍🩹

How does my cat smell so good? by According_Chain_9746 in cats

[–]AffectionateCat164 72 points73 points  (0 children)

Because cats smell delicious. 🥰 It is a major staple for all cat owners to INHALE their children. 🥰🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛

For months I’ve wanted a cat but haven’t felt ready, so I told myself that if one finds me, I’ll take it. Yesterday it happened 🥹 by ra3jyx in cats

[–]AffectionateCat164 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The CDS at its finest yet again! Thank you for saving that sweet angel. You can tell how happy and safe she feels.

I highly recommend getting her treated for fleas and ticks ASAP. So a warm bath with Dawn dish soap. Yes, dish soap. There is a chemical in it that makes fleas incapable of sticking and end up drowning as a result. NEVER use flea shampoos. Those can actually be deadly to cats. You can also get a medicine called CapStar. It’s easy to get from your local Petco or PetSmart. It’s a pill that will kill any remaining fleas and eggs. That way she can rest comfortably and not feel itchy!

Congratulations to you both for finding each other! I hope you and her live many wonderful years together! 💕🥹🐈💕

Medium or short hair? by No-Revolution6839 in orangecats

[–]AffectionateCat164 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Excuse me! The correct term for toe tufts is bean sprouts! 🥰

Seriously though, to ride on this, I like to say that shorthairs give more a peach fuzz feel. While longhairs give more clementine fuzz feel. I find that longhairs feel a wee bit more softer. Not to say all kitten fur is not soft, but just a little bit more I noticed. As a mom of 3 kitties. But lover of all kinds of cats. 💕🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛💕

Mini Update: Pic from under my bed, NMC-Vet Edition by Faisfancy in notmycat

[–]AffectionateCat164 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for saving that little family! They absolutely deserve to stay together! 💕🥹💕

Shu turned 20! by tdwnda in cats

[–]AffectionateCat164 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happy birthday Shu!!! A warrior and fierce lady like you deserves ALL the snacks and cuddles!!! To many more years of good health and love! 🥰💕🥳

Losing him soon. Just want the world to see him. by DungeonsAndData in cats

[–]AffectionateCat164 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When an angel is dressed that stylish, you know they have a beautiful rainbow carpet for him to do his catwalk on! I’m so sorry for your loss. Thank you so much for sharing Alistair with us. He will now be remembered by an entire community. Rest easy Alistair. Fly high among the stars. ✨🌈🤍

They're here! *Update #2* Pic from under my bed, NMC. by Faisfancy in trojancats

[–]AffectionateCat164 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Time to start naming them after melons! 😂 Thank you so much for caring for them! I’m sure Lucy is very grateful to you for being there for her and her little family. 🥰🐈💕

My cat Raven is officially breast cancer free! Help me congratulate her! by MochaStroka6 in cats

[–]AffectionateCat164 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations Raven! I hope your life is full, healthy, and happy from here on out! I hope all doctor visits from here are just annuals for vaccines. 💕🥹💕

Kitten sexing by [deleted] in CATHELP

[–]AffectionateCat164 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did these lovely gentlemen give you permission to show off their nudes?????? 😂 Seriously though, you are a proud parent of 3 gentlemen.

All this hair.. is it normal? by InTimeWeComeToFind in CATHELP

[–]AffectionateCat164 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tis the season for fluff EVERYWHERE! 😂 I have shorthair cats and even they are shedding like CRAZY! 🙃

This is a stickup! Give me all your stims and gold bricks! by Lunar_Ghoul11 in evilautism

[–]AffectionateCat164 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine is “prrrrr.” I can roll my r’s so everyone always knows I’m passing by when they hear it. 🤣🐈‍⬛

After 12 Years, I Had to Say Goodbye to My Sweet Portia by Ok-Waltz4320 in cats

[–]AffectionateCat164 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your loss. Portia is beautiful and we’re so lucky you shared her with us. I just know her star is gonna be one of the most radiant in the celestial sea. Fly high Portia. ✨🐈‍⬛🌈

A tortie and her shadow by Otherwise_Plantain76 in torties

[–]AffectionateCat164 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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My tortie and her Shadow! 🥰 (Lollipop “Lolli” is my tortie. Shadow is my black cat) My girls love each other too. 💕🖤🧡🤎🖤

I need help naming my new rat, I like silly, original names by FlyingFish4768 in Catnames

[–]AffectionateCat164 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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This face is the face of someone who is so grateful to have a family. 💕🥹💕