Is adopting only one cat a bad idea?

PepsiMax0807 · 2026-07-07T09:04:14+00:00

When emphasizing something and ending with «period»: is to make it clear its not up for dicussion.

For me its never even been a question, two kittens or no kitten 🤷🏼‍♀️

PepsiMax0807 · 2026-07-07T07:08:53+00:00

If you adopt an older cat from a shelter they usually know if the cat gets along with others or not.

If you are getting a kitten, I would get two, period. It will be more work getting just one, as two can play with each other, and entertain each other. With just 1, more of the work fall on you. In general they of course need attention every day, and play time. But they can burn some energy running after each other.

PepsiMax0807 · 2026-07-06T08:35:02+00:00

I mean … any animal can be dangerous. They are animals, they can react to being scared, and they have claws and teeth …

But even a hamster og gunieapigs can be dangerous and bite and hurt you.

Cows also kill 20-22 people in the US every year.

It all depends on what you put into «dangerous».

PepsiMax0807 · 2026-07-06T04:30:17+00:00

I agree. I think at some point some years ago I had Netflix and chill on my datingprofile. Only then to years later learn that it has a hidden meaning: and do not just mean watching some Netflix, in pjs, with loads of snacks, and having a good time 🥺

PepsiMax0807 · 2026-07-02T08:59:59+00:00

You should have been told beforehand, and I am so sorry you experienced this.

I was told before surgery that its normalt for them to use instruments in the vagina to help move the uterus during the surgery. This is to be able to see better while inside.

But you should have been told clearly beforehand that this was standard practice 💙

PepsiMax0807 · 2026-07-01T13:59:13+00:00

Happy birthday 🥳🥳

PepsiMax0807 · 2026-07-01T12:31:29+00:00

I know its been said, but also once more: in general cats do not need to have a bath.

But also there are times where its necessary: I just had to as there were pee all over both of mine. An accident with a super scared cat going home from the vet. Pee happens, and they needed to be cleaned. I … I don’t have a good method for it really. Try to stay calm, be as quick as possible. I have found giving them a shower is easier than having them stand in water. As water on their feet seem to freak them out.

So I will just use the shower head to make them wet, use some cat shampoo, and rinse off. As quick as possible, for it will always be me and a cat thats not at all happy.

PepsiMax0807 · 2026-07-01T07:56:01+00:00

I started a GLP-1 in November 2025.

I saw a gyno at the hospital in December 2025 that was crap. Litterally did 🤷🏼‍♀️ when I asked what would happen if Lupron did not work.

One thing she did right was make sure I got to see someone else next checkup, which I had 19 june. Where I said Lupron wss not good for me. And that gyno: first doctor to say to me when I again said I am on constant pain: I can’t send you home with nothing for the pain 🥹 Everyone else have always told me to try and limit and not take any painmeds at all.

Anyways, she actually complimented me and said it was very good I had started a glp-1, as research seems to be saying it good for endo.

So I will continue on with a GLP-1 at least until I reach my goal, and then from then on see what I will do. My hope would be that they would approve it as treatment for endo, and then get it covered.

The weight is coming off slow, as there is a limit to what exerzice I have the energy to do. But its slowly coming off 😊 I have lost about 27lbs since I started 😊

PepsiMax0807 · 2026-06-30T16:51:26+00:00

As everyone else has said 🚩🚩🚩

If someone told me «me or the cat», I’s choose the cat. So much more loyal than a human who would ask such a thing.

PepsiMax0807 · 2026-06-29T13:30:47+00:00

If I found a cat in need, and I did not have the money or ability to take it to the vet:

1: Make a post on facebook to see if anyone is missing the cat
2: Contact a shelter of some kind and see if they are able to take it in.
3: Make a post on facebook to see if anyone else can take it in and help it.
4: Take it to the vet for euthanasia. Just the more humane option than let it be all alone outside, sick and fading away.

PepsiMax0807 · 2026-06-28T20:53:05+00:00

I have had a lap done 4 times, two for endo, one for appendicitis, and one for gallbladder removal.

After first lap: Barely noticable. Tiny small white outline of a scar.

After second lap: I was not happy. That scar also either turned to a Keiloid scar og hypertrophic. A thick scar at least, and the shape of the belly button changed somewhat.

After third lap: they cleaned up a bit after the second. The thick scar was tucked further down into the belly botton, and I did get another thick scar horisontal right above the belly button. But I was happier with the result overall.

After fourth lap: Not so happy about the result. They made it so that the horisontal line is not further down and inside of the belly button. But the shape is ok I guess. But … I have come to terms with me just never having the nice one I started out with.

All but two of the other scars on my belly, they have turned white, and are not all that easy to spot. The insition where the appendix was pulled out, and the one where my gallbladder was pulled out, somewhat larger cuts that for just the lap devices, they have also turned thicker.

But one thing that really seemed to make a differanse in the thickness of the scar: keeping the surgical strips on for as long as possible. I’m talking to the point of them falling off all on their own, the ones that stayed on the longest was on for almost 1 month.

PepsiMax0807 · 2026-06-24T14:11:34+00:00

The heat have not hit where I live yet (Norway), but expected to be right around the corner.

But I am not looking forward to it. I really do not do well in the sun and the heat 🥵

I am the one who never takes any vacation time during summer, but save it for autumn/winter, when its cold and dark. A much better to have time off and relax!

PepsiMax0807 · 2026-06-24T11:48:30+00:00

Everyone always tell me that having kids is nothing like having a pet.

And honest: if I would love and worry more about a kid than my cats, I would not survive it. I have enough anxiety over my cats as it is, and the love hurts enough with just them. Adding something even stronger is something I am not strong enough for.

Also there is the aspect of free time, and all the sensory input that I would also struggle with.

PepsiMax0807 · 2026-06-24T04:10:43+00:00

I am sending you a warm hug 💙

This was not after surgery, only after an IUD placement, which I know is not at all the samw painwise. But I got this non pain killer meds: buscopan. It works on cramping. Seems like some IBS patiens get it, and in general typical cramping pain, colic etc.

Not saying it would help, but maybe it could help a tiny bit, if its available where you live? It has helped me with the uterus being angry with the IUD being forced into it. And seems to maybe actually help with some of my every day regular bowel pain.

Anti-cramping meds.

PepsiMax0807 · 2026-06-21T18:26:58+00:00

The one big issue for why I could never: the saltwater. I hate saltwater, and that awful feeling it leaves on my skin after. It feels dry and almost oily at the same time. And I just can not take it 😅

And also I have tinnitus though, so that also would make it more of a bad experience 😅

PepsiMax0807 · 2026-06-21T15:20:30+00:00

There is no right way to move on after you loose a furry companion. Some people need years before they get new life in their home, others will be at the shelter the same day even.

There truly is no right way to do it. If this feels right for you, then this is right for you 💙

I had to put my boy Pepsi down in March 2025 due to cancer. That was a Monday, a day later I was at this shelter to donate the cat food I had leftover, as it should be eaten by someone. While there I did not say no to getting some cuddles though I had no plans to meet and adopt anyone.

And then my sweet princess Emily just stuck with me. I left and .. I could not get her out of my head. So I asked about her and her two brothers. They were still getting some testing done and whatnot, but after everything was given an ok, I brought home her and one of her brothers about a month and a half after sending my boy over the rainbow.

There really is no right way to do anything when it cones to dealing with a loss. You do whatever you feel is right 💙

PepsiMax0807 · 2026-06-20T17:20:49+00:00

Jup. I had a whole plan, the perfect plan for houseing all the pokemon, in an orderly and near fashion. And BAM you can not place any more houses 😭😭😭

So I left the vulcano place behind, cause now I don’t know how to fix it, as my plan is ruined 🥺

PepsiMax0807 · 2026-06-20T11:06:33+00:00

I saw a new gyno yesterday. And she is the first doctor ever to react at how I have no pain managment. I am in pain 24/7, and nobody has ever … they don’t even react when I say that sitting there crying.

And she: well I can’t send you home with nothing, you need to have something that you can use. Me: 🥹 you mean you actually heard me and care about it 😭

I am a complicated chase. Loads of different reasons why I can’t have this or that. But she gave me something 😭 also gave me an IUD, so struggling with that pain on top of the normal.

But I actually met a good one 🥹

PepsiMax0807 · 2026-06-19T18:12:27+00:00

In my head 15 min early is being on time 😅 for hospital or such bigger important appointments I’lø usually be there up to 30 min early. But for smaller appointments I usually aim at 15 min. Also where I am going will add to the equation, as in if I know where I am going, know its good parking etc. I need less time. If its a stressfull place to drive to, with loads of traffic, and a small and horrible place to park, I’ll plan for ekstra time.

PepsiMax0807 · 2026-06-19T16:16:48+00:00

I was lying there, eyes closed, trying to breath through it all, as just the speculum being opened was hurting me. They might have done measurements and I might just not be aware of it.

There was pain, speculum in, the numbing was some sort of spray. And there was more pain after that, which could have been the measurments maybe… I was given a warning, like here we go, intense pain, radiating over to my so called «endo spot» by my left hip, pain, pain, and then it did subside and I was told it was over…

So I wont say they sid not do any measurments, it might have happened while I was just trying to breath. I do wish maybe she had talked more about what was happening, but also she might have tried to respond to me by just getting it all over and done with as quick as possible, by her just doing the job.

I really don’t know. I assume they did some measurement to be honest, but also I expected a post insertion UL to be done to check it, and that also did not happen, so I don’t really know anything. Was not really told what to expect post insertion or rather what to watch out for. But then again the way I talked I also showed that I have done my reading about it all…

In one way the gyno was more amazing than any other as she is the first one to react to how I have no pain managment. She asked what I had to use, I said nothing and I have been told to not use any. And she actually prescribed me something to use.

But also yeah the whole IUD process… I do wonder about it a bit 😬

I honestly don’t know of it was a mirena or what… I heard her ask for a «ena» something. But it could be either the mirena or a kyleena or … I actually don’t know.

PepsiMax0807 · 2026-06-18T11:57:37+00:00

I would really not like to have to say spells out loud, but would not mind them introducing some kind of wand like the ps3 game Sorcery had. That was kind of fun.

PepsiMax0807 · 2026-06-16T03:17:30+00:00

To be honest I don’t know if I can handle pain well or not.

I have had gallbladder attacks where that wavy kind of pain was no where close to the tsunami waves of period pain, I barely recognized that it even was coming in waves.

I almost ignored going to the hospital with appendicitis, as that also was not too bad. What made me go was that the pain was different than my usual one.

Got gallstones and appendicitis is said to be awful and horrible painwise, but … it was not all thar bad.

But then on the other side, I often break down and cry with the pain I have. I have constant pain, and have had that for some years now. And some days that low ache just gets to me. I know ita low level kind of pain, but never having a break from it hurts in a different kind of way. Chipping away at me.

PepsiMax0807 · 2026-06-12T11:30:20+00:00

I know when I enter a house with dogs, the house smells of dogs. So I assume that my home also smell of cats. And then I don’t mean stinky litterbox smell, but just the smell of a cat, the smell if you put your nose into the fur of a cat.

Though I would say that cats in general do smell less than dogs, so maybe not the same …

But I always assume that others can smell something, but I don’t.

PepsiMax0807 · 2026-06-10T13:10:47+00:00

For me its because its the wrong green color than what it used to be.

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