Hi,
My cat is 19 years old and she is a ragdoll mix cat. She grew up with us in a humid environment in South East Asia. She is also very accustomed to moving houses - we have moved about 10-11 times. She has also travelled with us overseas to Canada where the temperature is alot lower. She was very quick in adjusting to new environment provided we were at her side. From hotels, flights, big and small houses. She is also the only cat - with ALOT of affection from us.
She has constant love by us and is very well fed.
She recently suffers from Arthritis - but with glucosamine it has been working very well on her.
She also is very temperamental with vets, other cats and other people. She is very loving towards us and only purrs when we are around with her.
The vet says she is overweight - and she walks with abit of a wobble. But it doesn't stop her from going to the bathroom (she is toilet trained) and going to her food.
So here is the situation,
About 6 months ago, we flew her to Canada. She adjusted well to the cold by sticking herself next to a heater and was always covered with blankets. She was introduced to 2 new kittens and she adjusted to the new home very well. She did not blend too well with the cat, but still accepted them. She would hiss at them most of the time ( for the entire 6 months ). The house was rather dark and her eyes were constantly dilated. She was also meowing a fair bit when my mother and I was not around - she was not getting enough attention in that house from my sister. ( we visited her once a week ).
Now, about 4 days ago, we moved her to a new house. The 2 cats remained in the other house. She is eating regularly, she goes to the toilet regularly with no difficulty. But
1) she meows VERY loudly - like demanding attention
2) she keeps hiding at dark places
- Usually she would do this for 1-2 days.. its longer than usual and its giving us stress.
However,
When we place her with us on the bed, she sleeps very well and is very quiet. It seems we have to be at her side 24/7. Her eyes are also not as dilated as before as there is alot more light in the house.
What should we do to make this transition better for her?
-is she missing the 2 cats?
-is she in pain? - she doesnt show any signs of it!
- her fur is really shiny and nice, her eyes are still bright and she is seems healthy.
Some advice would be nice. We cannot leave her on the bed as it is very high. Being 19 years old she no longer can jump about - so we mostly carry her around. She walks only when needed.
Please share some insight - or if people with experience with very old cats.
She is very dear to us.
Thank You.
My cat is 19 years old and she is a ragdoll mix cat. She grew up with us in a humid environment in South East Asia. She is also very accustomed to moving houses - we have moved about 10-11 times. She has also travelled with us overseas to Canada where the temperature is alot lower. She was very quick in adjusting to new environment provided we were at her side. From hotels, flights, big and small houses. She is also the only cat - with ALOT of affection from us.
She has constant love by us and is very well fed.
She recently suffers from Arthritis - but with glucosamine it has been working very well on her.
She also is very temperamental with vets, other cats and other people. She is very loving towards us and only purrs when we are around with her.
The vet says she is overweight - and she walks with abit of a wobble. But it doesn't stop her from going to the bathroom (she is toilet trained) and going to her food.
So here is the situation,
About 6 months ago, we flew her to Canada. She adjusted well to the cold by sticking herself next to a heater and was always covered with blankets. She was introduced to 2 new kittens and she adjusted to the new home very well. She did not blend too well with the cat, but still accepted them. She would hiss at them most of the time ( for the entire 6 months ). The house was rather dark and her eyes were constantly dilated. She was also meowing a fair bit when my mother and I was not around - she was not getting enough attention in that house from my sister. ( we visited her once a week ).
Now, about 4 days ago, we moved her to a new house. The 2 cats remained in the other house. She is eating regularly, she goes to the toilet regularly with no difficulty. But
1) she meows VERY loudly - like demanding attention
2) she keeps hiding at dark places
- Usually she would do this for 1-2 days.. its longer than usual and its giving us stress.
However,
When we place her with us on the bed, she sleeps very well and is very quiet. It seems we have to be at her side 24/7. Her eyes are also not as dilated as before as there is alot more light in the house.
What should we do to make this transition better for her?
-is she missing the 2 cats?
-is she in pain? - she doesnt show any signs of it!
- her fur is really shiny and nice, her eyes are still bright and she is seems healthy.
Some advice would be nice. We cannot leave her on the bed as it is very high. Being 19 years old she no longer can jump about - so we mostly carry her around. She walks only when needed.
Please share some insight - or if people with experience with very old cats.
She is very dear to us.
Thank You.