Dealing with kitty greif

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Last night I almost had to get back up with CL after we went to bed. For a short time after we went to bed she was walking around the house howling. Most of you already know that her old friend George went to Rainbow Bridge last week. Its been tough and its even worse on me to hear her crying for him. I know that she was looking for him and crying for him. She has always been with him and he showed her how to be a cat! I know that she just like myself is experiencing the pain of loosing him. I just don't know what to do for her or if there is anything I can do! Never had to face this problem with the critters before. I have been spending a lot more time with her and the drooler and other than that I have no clue as what to do. Any ideas from anyone who has had to face this problem before. Any advice would be appreciated! grumpy_cat
 
Active play 15-20 minutes, before meals, will elicit the hunt, catch, kill, eat, eliminate, groom, sleep behavior cycle, plus reinforce the bond between you, reduce stress, and tire her out.

Scented objects may remind her - maybe wash bedding, vacuum, etc to remove the scent reminders.

Also - maybe it isn't all grief. It could be cognitive dysfunction syndrome.
 
They grieve just like we do...some more than others. Some of mine have even grieved for some while seemed to not even notice when others left. Snowshoe is just now sort of getting over Nuisance's crossing - that was Feb 12th, almost 4 months ago. He still misses him but he's no longer as sad. Just love, play, more love, talking...that's all I know to do for them.

BIG HUGE HUG,
 
Hello,
so sorry about George.

If your kitty likes catnip, I would leave a pinch for her once or twice a week. The one I like is Sojos 100% organic catnip. It smells so wonderfully outdoorsy that I could swoon over it! Stuff sold in supermarkets seems too dry & lacking in fragrance to me.
Best wishes,
Sophie
 
I agree with Sophie. Maybe some catnip. I know that my cat grieved big time when his best buddy, my golden retrieve Jake went to the bridge. He meowed and howled and slept on Jake's bed and was sooo sad for a few months. Then he seemed to get better. He just missed him so much cause they were inseparable. The absolutely DO grieve. When my ex husband came home from the hospital after a long stay (51 days) both the cat and the dog could not get enough of him! They were so obvious in their joy at seeing him it was amazing. They know...believe me.
 
I have not experienced this, therefor, don't have any advice....but I would like to send you a big hug :YMHUG: & a soft head pat for CL cat_pet_icon
Wishing you the best,
Jenn & Baxter
 
Thanks so much everyone. I would not have thought of using catnip. I am going to give it a try. I appreciate everything said in this time of sadness!
Terriy
 
When Simba's little brother, Sinatra, went to the bridge from CRF, Simba played every night like he was playing with him. Meowing into corners where he thought he was hiding. I kept everything of Sinatra's and let Simba take it over (beds, pillows, a favorite sleep spot, he even uses Sinatra's old carrier as a bed from time to time. If I ever put it away, he gets so excited when I bring it out.) I think my sadness was so intense for him that he tried to make me feel better by taking over in Sinatra's absence. Before too long he had assumed all of Sinatra's duties. It made us both feel better.
 
That is so sweet. Thank you for sharing. CL seems to be getting over it a lot better than I am!! She does not seem to be looking for him anymore. At least one of us is moving on! :sad:
 
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