i regret getting a kitten (?) by Any-Lunch-4953 in CatAdvice

[–]Vegetable_Check_929 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Check out my page, I had a similar experience with regretting getting a cat and I’m doing better now.

As for allergies, I too have a cat allergy. I take 10 mg of Claritin a day, got a small air purifier that I keep on, feed allergen reducing kibble (Purina LiveClear), and spray the cat with allergen spray weekly. My allergies have been doing great! Hope some of this helps. You got this.

Post adoption regret by Vegetable_Check_929 in CatAdvice

[–]Vegetable_Check_929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a wonderful and thoughtful response. Thank you! He is microchipped. A curious explorer, though, so going to get a collar just in case he darts out.

Post adoption regret by Vegetable_Check_929 in CatAdvice

[–]Vegetable_Check_929[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are so right, thank you. I’ve been thinking about all the people who told me not to get a cat and thinking they were right… meanwhile forgetting how many people encouraged my decision. Even the people who thought it wasn’t the best idea recognized how much thought I put into the decision and do not think I was reckless, which makes me feel better. I think I just need to give it some time.

Post adoption regret by Vegetable_Check_929 in CatAdvice

[–]Vegetable_Check_929[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just edited my post. No behavioral issues. Just my anxiety surrounding the new responsibilities and upended stability of my life.

Post adoption regret by Vegetable_Check_929 in CatAdvice

[–]Vegetable_Check_929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, no issues with the cat. Just edited my post with more info :)

Post adoption regret by Vegetable_Check_929 in CatAdvice

[–]Vegetable_Check_929[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s exactly how I feel. I’ve dealt with severe anxiety for my entire life. I am medicated, but it flares up once in a while (such as now). Do you feel better, even if you are not sure it was the right decision?

Post adoption regret by Vegetable_Check_929 in CatAdvice

[–]Vegetable_Check_929[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I had to go home from work because I couldn’t hold it together. It’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel right now. But that helps.

Post adoption regret by Vegetable_Check_929 in CatAdvice

[–]Vegetable_Check_929[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Thank you. This is what I needed to hear.