Not a query about a behaviour problem really, just curious about other people's experiences of feline forgiveness, and thought this the most appropriate forum.
Radar has finally once again come to my lap for cuddles while I'm at the computer. He used to do it at least once a day, but he stopped over 3 weeks ago, when I noticed a small scabby thing on his jaw and took him to the vet for a rather unpleasant examination during which she had to pull out a tuft of fur so she could see the scab, and he had an antibiotic injection. Then of course I had to check the area every day to make sure it was clean and healing up ok (which it did). But he's only just started today to lavish me with the affection I used to get from him, more than 3 weeks later!
I was wondering if I have a cat who holds grudges for a particularly long time, or is this normal? Anyone with similar tales?
Radar has finally once again come to my lap for cuddles while I'm at the computer. He used to do it at least once a day, but he stopped over 3 weeks ago, when I noticed a small scabby thing on his jaw and took him to the vet for a rather unpleasant examination during which she had to pull out a tuft of fur so she could see the scab, and he had an antibiotic injection. Then of course I had to check the area every day to make sure it was clean and healing up ok (which it did). But he's only just started today to lavish me with the affection I used to get from him, more than 3 weeks later!
I was wondering if I have a cat who holds grudges for a particularly long time, or is this normal? Anyone with similar tales?