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I'm just so worried!

My little Saffy is only 5 months and it's about 15 years away but I'm worried about how sad it's going to be when she dies. How can I expand her lifespan and get myself to stop thinking about the far future?


Asked by Saffy on Jun 4th 2011 Tagged death, worry, kitten in Health & Wellness
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Bailey

Keep her indoors, have regular vet exams and follow your vet's advice,feed her a good healthy food (not the junk from the supermarket) and keep her playing & active so she won't become overweight. If she is not already spayed, spay her. This eliminates many types of health risks; breast cancer, uterine & ovarian cancer and pyometra. These are the things that you control. Things can happen that you do not control such as illnesses but with regular vet are you will catch these things in time to treat them and help her live a long life. I have several cats but my Bailey is my heart. She is only 4 but I do worry about losing her someday. I worry about losing all of them. They are my babies. All you can do is do your best to give them good care and lots of love. Enjoy Saffy!


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Twinkle

I think the previous answer gave some great advice. I'd like to also add, take time to pay special attention to her to check to see if she appears sick or not. I am always looking in my cats ears, checking out her eyes & looking at her behind to see if I see tapeworms. Pay attention when you are petting her to see if you ever feel anything unusual like a cyst. I even go so far as to sometimes actually get down on the floor & watch my cat use the litterbox to make sure that she isn't straining, there's no blood, there's no worms in her poop, etc. Everytime I go over to my parents house, I always check out their 7 cats to see if I find anything that appears wrong. Some people think I am crazy, but I have found alot by doing this. Animals can't just come out & tell you that they don't feel good so it's up to us humans to pay extra attention.


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Izadore (Izzie)

You have gotten some excellent advice. I would just like to add that, if you find yourself dwelling on when Saffy eventually dies, as she will, you may need to speak with someone who can counsel you. Most vets know of animal grief support counsellors who can speak with you about this eventuality. To miss out on Saffy's life and all the things she will experience and the joy she will bring you while concerning yourself with when she's gone may indicate that you need to speak with someone who can help you enjoy Saffy while she's around and not concentrate on when she's gone.


Izadore (Izzie) answered on 6/5/11. Helpful? Yes/Helpful: No 1 Report this answer


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