What happened was that I came home and my house was on fire.
my three inside cats died in the fire and the three outside cats survived. One was pulled from the rubble...she is shell shocked
one disappeared for three weeks and the other went and jumped in a pond. Any suggestions?
2006-08-11 10:11:13 · 9 answers · asked by garriganmichael 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Oh, how tragic for you! It must hurt terribly. Just remember that they did not die from burning up. Smoke inhalation was the cause of their deaths.
Get a small bottle of Rescue Remedy from a health foods store.
It costs $18 with tax for a small bottle. You must shake it very well and then apply three or four drops to your cat's fur on the neck or between its ears. It can do absolutely no harm, so she can lick it. Apply this three or four times a day for the next 10 days.
You may not see a visible change in your cat and know that the RR is for emotional healing. She has been traumatized, is in some shock from the experience and terror of the fire and probably is still experiencing fear. The RR is a combinnation of five of the 38 Bach flower essences and covers all these issues.
It will help with the healing of these issues so she does not bury them deep in her psyche and carry them the rest of her life.
2006-08-11 10:25:35 · answer #1 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry for all of your losses! Try and give your kitty her own quiet and peaceful room she can go to where she has her own things that are familiar to her like her water bowl, food dish, blanket or soft tee shirt with your smell on it for her to lie on, some toys she likes to play with. Spend as time with her as you can talking to her in a soft, calming voice while petting her. If she enjoys being held, hold her, but only do what she is comfortable with, do not force her to do anything she is not ready to do. Even things she use to like to do she may not be ready for yet so just be patient and give her time. Animals don't understand why things happen and it takes them a lot longer to get over such traumas. Just be there for her everyday so she knows that you aren't going to leave her and hopefully she will come back around. Good luck to you and kitty!
2006-08-11 17:33:10 · answer #2 · answered by Chaddy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, I am so sorry about your loss and the fire, glad you are ok.
I have no definitive answer, just some suggestions...
-Rescue Remedy in their water bowls
you can get it at any health food store or on-line. it's a holistic flower essence liquid: a natural calmative and won't hurt them in any way, just lessen their anxiety
- put their food bowls in crates (inside or out) so they have specific places to go for their food (structure and routine are helpful when dealing with anxiety and stress)
- if your cats aren't feral and enjoy being petted, you may want to investigate the T-touch animal massage - instead of just petting you can be giving them therapy :])
Best wishes to all of you.
2006-08-11 17:23:52 · answer #3 · answered by gsdmommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes i think you need to stay with her as much as you can, she's still in shock, don't let her out too much, maybe take her to the vet to check her over.
2006-08-11 17:15:24 · answer #4 · answered by Hollie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of attention! She is in shock, and needs to know everything is OK.
2006-08-11 17:14:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the cat to a barbeque.
2006-08-11 17:15:45 · answer #6 · answered by Patrick C 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cuddle.
But damn...thats a lot of cats!
2006-08-11 17:13:41 · answer #7 · answered by Ruby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to give her alot of special attention and hold her and let her know that you are there for her she will come around
2006-08-11 17:12:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh my god! That's horrible! It'll take time but I don't think she will ever be the same. I am so sorry.
2006-08-11 17:26:11 · answer #9 · answered by bria. 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋