What to do about my parents' cat???

She's really my sister's cat, but neither of us live there anymore. She's very old, at least 17, and is in good health except for some stiffness due to arthritis, she's overweight (but always has been) and the BIG THING.....she's not able to clean herself well anymore, so her fur is becoming greasy and matted.
My mother is the kind of cat owner that buys the food, cleans the litter box, and does yearly vet checks, but beyond that not much without prompting. I've convinced her to take Casha to the groomer for a "spa day" before, but this poor furbaby needs regular visits. It's not that my mom is against this, she's just not cat-oriented and it slips her mind.

Now, as far as what I can do about this.....
I would love to just bring her here to live, since I know I could offer her a higher standard of care. However, the two cats I have now, Sammy and Lola, are both just over a year and still in the full swing of Kitten Energy. I'm afraid they'd make her miserable, trying to get her to play and jumping all over her.

My only other option is to just keep on my mother about it. If she doesn't get on it, I could drive there to take her myself, but it's 45 minutes both ways, and I work 6 days a week most weeks, so it'd be hard to do. Usually my day off is used to catch up on the housework.

Does anyone have any thoughts on this? I'm very worried about the comfort of Casha, who is a very sweet cat that we've had since I was 5. Any suggestions or related experiences to share???

sounds like my mothers cat princess, she used to be mine but mum has had her for ages now, she looks after her generally but that's where it ends, she has no toys and never gets taken to the vet, plus she's very old and mum won't give her to me.

i'd take her to the vet and stuff but i live eight hours away, once i move back things will change, she's also an outdoor cat and has already been hit by a car once, i think considering her age she should be indoor only, i'm hoping to convince mum to let me take her.

i'd see if you can take the cat, i'm sure she will get used to the kittens or put them in their place

goodluck


felicia

You could try bringing her to stay with you. If that is just too much stress on
Casha, I wouldn't do it. The other option is to make weekly or biweekly grooming appointments in advance for you mom. Mark it on the calender for her to remember. Call her the day before as a reminder.
I have that set up for myself for Simon every three months he goes and gets shaved with the Lion look.
Good luck with whatever you decide to do!!

Contact the Vet that your mother uses, perhaps they can refer you to a groomer who makes house calls. One of the Vet Techs at my Vet's office does petsitting, maybe someone at your Vet's does too.

Originally Posted by lakeriedog

Contact the Vet that your mother uses, perhaps they can refer you to a groomer who makes house calls. One of the Vet Techs at my Vet's office does petsitting, maybe someone at your Vet's does too.

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That's a great idea! I do not think you should bring her to live with you. At 17, that is too much of a change, especially with pesky young cats involved. Either a groomer who will go into the home, or you going to visit every month and taking kitty in, would be a good idea. Or a neighbor who will take kitty for her grooming.

I have to tell that zazu had to spend a few days with a friend last week and she has 4 older cat. She said that the first they just looked at him like "what are you doing here" then the day after that he was the life of the party!

Her cats responded to him and got a little more active. So maybe taking her to your house will be good for her.