Do Cats Grieve?

[abgraldo]

Do Cats Grieve?

Ever wonder if cats grieve after losing a loved one?
Although the scientific evidence is slim, people often notice changes in their cats' behavior following the loss of a human or animal companion.

It's not surprising when you consider the close attachments many cats form with both the people and the other pets in their lives. When these bonds are cut, cats are definitely aware of the loss, and they may grieve. In addition, because cats are so sensitive to change, moving, re-homing, or being kenneled during vacations can produce an emotional response similar to grieving.

Signs Your Cat May Be Grieving
Changes in these daily behaviors may signal your cat is reacting to the loss of a person, place, or pet:

Activity -- Paces restlessly in search of lost companion or hides and is lethargic.
Talking -- Cries for the lost loved one.
Attention -- Shuns affection or is super clingy.
Sleep -- Rests more or less than usual.
Appetite -- Is less interested in food. If your cat stops eating for more than a day, take him to the vet right away to avoid this potentially fatal disease.
Ways to Respond
If your cat is showing any of the above signs, here's how you can support him through the process:

Make an appointment. Have your vet examine your pet to rule out any underlying medical conditions.
Stick to your cat's normal routine. If possible, put off taking a vacation, remodeling, or hosting house guests.
Be attentive. Offer your kitty additional love, affection, and cuddle time.
Resist the temptation to quickly replace a lost pet. It won't alleviate your cat's grief. Wait until his behavior is back to normal.

[prinz38i]

Saya pun pernah mengalami perkara nie. Ada seekor kucing yg rakan saya adopt dari ownernye. Kucing nie dah umo 6 tahun time kami pegi adopt. Then bila dah bawak balik, dia macam menangis. Siap ada kuar air mata lagi. At first kami ingat sakit mata, then bawak pegi vet, vet kate takde sakit pun and vet pun mengesahkan kemungkinan dia menangis. Sbb kucing mmg ada perasaan juga. Menarik gak kalo kite tau banyak pasal kucing nie kan

[June]

kucing akak si Peterpan,grieved masa akak bg Pokemon kat org lain.3 hari 3 mlm dia tak mau bergerak dari atas kotak.dia duduk termenung.kdg2 dia mengintai bawa almari atau bawah dapur sambil mengiau2 cari Pokemon. hari ke tiga tu,cepat2 amik Pokemon balik.baru dia ceria.haih!! sedih akak tgk keadaan dia tu yg pergi amik Pokemon balik.bila Pokemon balik baru dia ceria.

skrg ni pun klu salah seekor ni akak kurung yg seekor lg tu akan ribut panggil sedara dia kuar

Originally Posted by prinz38i

Saya pun pernah mengalami perkara nie. Ada seekor kucing yg rakan saya adopt dari ownernye. Kucing nie dah umo 6 tahun time kami pegi adopt. Then bila dah bawak balik, dia macam menangis. Siap ada kuar air mata lagi. At first kami ingat sakit mata, then bawak pegi vet, vet kate takde sakit pun and vet pun mengesahkan kemungkinan dia menangis. Sbb kucing mmg ada perasaan juga. Menarik gak kalo kite tau banyak pasal kucing nie kan

[abgraldo]

Yup... itu sebabnya, kalau nak adopt tengok2 ler dulu kucing tu. Especially yang adult more than i years old. Kalau dia ada adik beradik n nampak macam so attach, adoptler kesemua nyer. Kalau kitten tu tak critical sangat because they all tu masih ingat nak main je.
Pakcu sekarang ada beberapa ekor adult cats orang hantar sebab tak sanggup bela dah. Kesian Pakcu tengok dia orang, sebab dia orang ni manja sangat dengan tuan dia dulu. So, sesiapa yang nak tolong manjakan kucing ni, datang ler. It's only RM 50.00!! (to cover my cost of vaccine, deworm, care.... sebenarnyer tak cover pun..) when u buy anything from my pet shop. Some of them tu dah ada menang beberapa award Cat Show.