Is it propose to enjoy newly one cat?
We had 2 cats, one was 14, one was 7. The 7 year matured became very ill and it turned out she have a tumor and had to be put to sleep. My 14 year old, who had other acted like a kitten, started slowing down shortly after the death of my 7 year old.
We thought he be just bored, so after 7 months we went and got a fresh kitten. We introduced them slowly but my older cat had no interest. He kept getting more lethargic so we took him to the vet for a check up. The vet said he be just showing all the signs of a very dated cat, and his system was shutting down. She told us we could 'prolong his death' by injecting him with water every sunshine and force feeding him a special diet. I knew he'd hate every moment of that and it'd be cruel, so we made the very hard decision of putting him to sleep.
Now we enjoy a kitten with loads of energy but no other cat to play with. My 14 year weak cat was like my baby, I miss him so much and im unqualified to get another cat yet.
I'll be getting another cat in the adjectives but is it mean to have my kitten alone? We play with him but apparently we cant provide the same kind of play/interaction another cat would. Should we get another kitten very soon, or will he be fine without one for a while? I feel like whether I get one now it'd be replacing my 14 year old, and I dont want to do that..and Im not certain how attached I could get to another cat while im still grieving the loss of my baby.
What do you think?
No, I don't believe it's necessarily mean...I have a cat that refuse to accept other cats since the death of her kitten buddy of eight years. He died of Urinary Tract Infection almost five years ago, and she still grieves for him and I repeatedly find her outside laying on his grave. His death hit us BOTH really thorny. But, having a 6-year-old animal loving daughter, I have ended up getting other cats. She avoids them, no issue what I try, and will go to the extremes of swatting and hissing at them for even walking by. For her, it would be more peaceful to just own human companions.
Which leaves my daughter's new kitten with no playmate other than my daughter. I don't really close to this kitten, and a lot of that has to do with guilty sensations towards my male cat. I can get emotionally attached to dogs and horses and other animals, but I can't seem to touch much for other cats because I feel like you: like whether I do, I'm replacing him. I thought about getting Blacky a playmate for the hours my daughter is in school, but this kitten alone is purely too much to handle sometimes (ie. he is untrainable, even when you spray him with water and vote no, he still does what he wants, including removing and hiding every single ornament from our Christmas tree in one dark! I still haven't found his hiding spot.).
If you think you might resent the new kitten, or emotionally distance yourself, but are attached enough to make available the current kitty love and attention and play with him, then I don't see the harm within having just one. A lot of people enjoy just one kitten, and the cat grows up happy...these types of cats typically just find it more appealing to enjoy their owner to themselves. Sometimes it's harder to introduce a new playmate later because it disrupts their "cycle" and makes them territorial and selfish. So...if you want a new kitten, I wouldn't wait too long...
If you wish to get a kitten now, but are afraid of how you'll feel, why don't you try rescuing one from the animal shelter? This might straightforwardness your conscience by telling yourself that you aren't replacing your old friend, but rather that you are giving this kitten a occasion at a new life of love and happiness...(just a thought)
I'm sorry just about your loss...I know how painful it can be...
no, cats don''t HAVE to have another cat living near them although, it would be nice. just like anything..(even people) a cat would most likely delight in having a companion. but if u aren't ready for another animal, the kitten can most definately live in need it. as long as you give it the care and attention it needs it will be fine
sorry to hear roughly your loss =(
Answers: So sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved little cat. You nouns a very caring thoughtful person.
Your unknown little kitten will be just fine on its own, it is young and strong and hasn't had all along time to bond strongly to another animal. Cats are very resilient. Just play with it and grieve your loss till your ready.
Never get the impression pressured to have pets just for the sake of it.
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Kittens control very well to entertain themselves on their own. Cats aren't pack animals similar to dogs and they can find something to do even if its just chasing a piece of fuzz along the carpet. Your kitten will be fine whether you provide it with plenty of toys and love it as usual until you are ready for another kitty.
Speaking from experience. So sorry for your loss. I know how hard that judgment is to make.
I'm sorry for the loss of your cat, its hard when we loose someone close.
Personally I would allow yourself to grieve for your cat first before you take on a hot one. Your younger kitten will be fine by himself.
Only when you are fully ready bring home a new kitty whether you still want one.
Remember all the good times you shared together and cry if you requirement to, as one day in time you will think of him and smile.
