When a cat or his or her owner passes away, there is a definite period of Cat Mourning that takes place. The term Cat Mourning can mean two things: the response by an owner when his or her cat passes away, and the response of a cat when his or her owner passes away.
When the Cat Passes Away
Most experts say that it is useless to stuff our grief at the loss of a loved one, so why would that be different with a cat? It helps to share the grief with someone you know, preferably someone who has experienced the same thing. If you have no one close to you, find support in an online support group for grieving pet owners.
Even though it seems like you may not ever want to adopt a cat again, there will come a time when you realize that you miss that affection. Experts have recommended that the best therapy is
adopting a cat from a shelter. Shelter cats need someone who is willing to give them love, and who better than someone who needs a cat.
When the Owner Passes Away
Just as humans feel a loss over the death of a cat, cats also feel pain due to loss of an owner. Symptoms of this are loss of an
appetite, constant tiredness, and loss of interest in usual activities.
Cats may not quite understand death or loss, and the breaking of the routine may be something that gets to them. It helps if the new caretaker keeps the old habit patterns, and not resist if the cat seems too clingy.
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